I feel like there are different levels of Internet progression...such as:
1)You walk into a board and lurk
2) you say a couple of stupid things, get hammered for it, and get offended
3)you run off crying like a little baby
4)come back with a new attitude (still soft yet a little thicker skinned)
5)then you get brave and start engaging dialogue
6) then this is where people start to make silly decisions....either trying to get e-cred or turning bitter at others
7)then you let go of your fears (unless your accused of being a TROLL!)
8) your learn how to filter info because you've been here Long enough to get to know the characters
9)and finally....you take everything with a grain of salt and enjoy the company!!!