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Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
Poll question: How do you explain this whole lawtalkers/virtual community thing to your friends, family, SOs, ect. or is it your dirty little secret that no one else knows about?
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My SO knows about it, and thinks it's a weird though somewhat harmless affectation. She's seen the site briefly, and paid little attention to it other than to ask, "What's that picture of the guy in the hardhat about?"
I've not seen any reason to talk about it with co-workers or other lawyers, on the slight anxiety that they'll think of it as either less harmless, or more weird. Haven't really discussed it with my family, because it would have to be prefaced with long explanations of "computers" and "websites." Possibly "electricity," too. In any event, I don't really have the energy for it.
I've gotten to know a few of my imaginary Internet friends over the last few years, and (so long as you take care to avoid the freaks like Sidd), it can be a good thing, personally and professionally.
Mostly, I see my participation here as an opportunity to meet lesbians.
