I don't think online socialization will stunt your real world socialization skills. I'll agree that I've been exposed to a lot of information and ideas I probably wouldn't have in real life. Some good. Some bad. And not all of them have changed my mind about things. The people I talk with online are the kinds of people I'd most likely talk with in the real world. I spend no less time talking to people in the real world now than I did before I went online. I think I've just had the chance to meet more like minded people and discuss the things I want to online than a lot of real world conversations allow. Then, again, I've always been more of an introvert.

And, quite frankly, if your boss knew half as much about you as we do, she wouldn't want you socialize with anyone at work ever.

whomod said: I generally don't like it when people decide to play by the rules against people who don't play by the rules.
It tends to put you immediately at a disadvantage and IMO is a sign of true weakness.
This is true both in politics and on the internet."

Our Friendly Neighborhood Ray-man said: "no, the doctor's right. besides, he has seniority."