[AnnieK]

I think in some occasions for people it's escapism. Behind their keyboard they can be who they want to be, have the life they want etc as they are so unhappy. It's sad to think people are so unhappy that a fantasy life is preferable but it can give them some momentary escape and happiness which as long as they don't hurt anyone, or try to hurt anyone isn't too much of a big deal to me. When it comes to online dating or arranging meet ups it becomes a different story. Obviously the pedophiles who do it for grooming purposes are not included in my thoughts.