A few more thoughts on community: the sequel

I realise that I have already spoken at some length upon the topic of 'community' within this site. However, in the shadow of my current 'advent calendar' project, there are a few additional notes I wish to make.

I never cease to be amazed by the level of trust, openness and courtesy shown to me by those I'm honoured to call 'friend'. Even though this is a forum in which very few of us are able to reveal our complete identities, concerned by the possible repercussions upon our professional and personal lives, the intimacy shown is still quite astonishing. I have, via Xhamster's personal message channel, managed to discuss extremely delicate subjects (and even offer advice) in a very honest manner, for which I thank everyone within my personal circle.

My mother once told me that you get out of life what you put in, and this is never truer than when it applies to relationships. Whether those relationships take place in what we laughably call the Real World or in some virtual bypass along the Internet superhighway, they are all equally valid. I thank you all for making this a great place to meet, converse and be honest.