That is an interesting question.
I would have to say that I have met some really amazing people on this and other forums. There are some that I have become very close to and discuss things with that I wouldn't dare talk about to non-forum friends.
On another forum I am on, we exchanged photos and real names. It really helped to personalize things and brought us closer. Susan is one of the few that is open to this type of thing. Many prefer to hide behind a facade. I have no problem with that.
David Icke forum has a thread where people can post a picture of themselves. Perhaps that is something some may want to do here.
Anyways to answer your question, I would say that yes some virtual friends are very much for real.
