I have met several Doms and my current Master via the comp. (My current Master actually began as a client of mine.) The most important thing is to have a plan. Chat for six months... or a year even... don't be in a rush. If it is going to happen because it is meant to be it WILL happen without you rushing it. If, after you get to know the person (if the guy won't give you his work or home number... I would drop him like poison) you get a good feeling off of him, arrange to meet. But ALWAYS have a plan. As much as I really felt good about my Master, before we met (and before he was my Master) I told my friend what he was going to be driving and when I was going to be home and if I wasn't home and didn't notify her by the set time she would start looking for the body. lol I mean it, I told her to send out a search party if she didn't hear from me. And, I let him know. Also, I met him in a public place. That is almost a MUST. Even better, during the first meeting, have friends around. (I didn't but it IS a good idea for the first meeting to have a friend or two along.) Once you meet the person, be wise. Get to know them and only after you trust him should you start subbing for him. At least, that is my advice. It must be okay advice because I am still alive and have an INCREDIBLE Master that I went from comp to real life 24/7 with.