The one thing I always say to a newbie is do not "fall in love" right away. And don't reveal personal information: full name, address, phone number, etc. Keep private information private and proceed very carefully. If some day you should decide to meet someone, follow the guidelines listed in the forums or talk to an experienced, knowledgeable person like denuseri. Chat can be addictive and its easy to do something stupid unless you follow certain rules no matter what.
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