I believe in virtual friendship. Granted that you wouldn't fully know a person by only reading a couple of their thoughts, but it actually can help a lot to see through someone and not just see their front for the first time.

How else could I've known such a great lady from Italy having never visited Italy if not for virtual friendship? Moreover, what's so good about virtual friendship is that you are lucky you've not heard me laugh. It could've hurt your ear drums. But if you email me your phone number I promise I give you a call one of these days and do the damage!

Insert the wise words of plaw here.