I met someone online 5 years ago from match.com, it was great. If you do it right, you can learn a lot about a person quickly from emails, phone calls, and then meeting in person.
However, long distance is a big mistake if there isn't already a committment made, or a willingness for the two of you to be physicially together within a reasonable time. I closed my eyes to this fact and thought I could wait for her to finish medical school in New York (she just started) while I pursued my computer career in California.
We broke up on good terms... it was a good learning experience but I'd never do it again that way.
My best friend from high school met his wife on Usenet, on the Brent Spiner fan forum, of all the stupid places
. They'll be married 10 years this Wednesday.
They did the internet thing the right way, she was able to move to be with him.
Ooo, tell me more stories, I love this kinda stuff!
-k
curious