[J.C.]

As you rightly say Nodis, It's the appreciation of it that counts.We can all be shy at times for different reasons. If I was with someone who I considered to be shy I would probably talk more but less loud. In real life I am quite extroverted where as on the net I think I am quite shy because I am less confident or experienced with computers, forums, graphics etc.

At the end of the day it always comes back down to respecting another person's space; So that when we are communicating with someone we should feel naturally bound to ensure that they are comfortable. I don't always succeed, but appreciating that it is important, helps.