We also need to be very careful by not easily judging a person by what they say or do on social media

Pre-judging people is one of the plagues of modern society.

Here's the thing...If someone does something bad on social media I judge them and find them wanting for it because bad behaviour is bad behaviour no matter where it comes from. A person who does such things, let's say online-bullying, is (to me) a terrible person and that assessment will carry over to the offline world also - it is, after all, in the offline world where they chose to engage and enact that behaviour.

On the other hand, I'm always rather sceptical of those who present themselves as saints (charities for instance) online as it's easy yo fabricate and mislead.

I guess that all sums up to people needing to display caution with online interactions.

But as for me, if you meet someone you connect with, then it is great to start revealing your true self to them but it will not happen overnight, the trust and loyalty needs to be obvious before the person will become comfortable with you and be open minded towards you

I assume me mean inline and in person/real-world here but...how do you verify and confirm trust and loyalty online with someone you haven't met? Just wondering what your thoughts are.

Thanks for your great comment and interaction, I really appreciate it.