Approximately 4 hours later，I ventured back into the chat.Only to find a few friends talking about dai1y events.Then a11of a sudden out of nowhere，a new name entered，ramblingrambling on and on about being the presentmentpresentment of madness.I quickly spoke up and told the stranger that title had already been taken by myself as I laughed.He was silent for a few moments.It was then I received a “whisper”from him.“So YOU are the woman I have heard so very much about.”I replied by saying，“I see my reputationreputation precedes me.”It was then I noticed his side bar photo （this particular room has a side bar option for those wishing to post photos of themselves）.I almost fell from my chair when I realized I was talking to the man in the photo.The photo I had found earlier that day while surfing.After several hours in “whisper”mode，we opted to enter my personal chat room.We found one another to be interesting.Not to mention，we thoroughly enjoyed our conversation.
Since then，our relationship has grown tremendouslytremendously.Even going so far as to admit our love to one another.We both agree this seems crazy.The sort of thing you read about in a book.It hardly seems real.Neither of us was looking when fate let us to one another.Neither of us was in need of love.Hell，neither of us believed in love，especial1y online love prior to our finding one another.We both want so badly to be together.To learn，to love，and to experience what this has to offer.It is simply amazing.So much for not seeking love，eh？
It was as if we had been two long lost lovers being reunited after a 1ong trip.I think he put it best when he said...“Life is full of shit...lots of it.And there are many a times when you may feel stuck/bored and it seems that there‘s nothing left to hold your interests or anything that doesn’t piss you off.Well，there is such a thing as true love.It’s there，it’s indescribable and few are blessed with it.We are one of lucky couples.”
Truly，the luckiest man and woman ever.
网络情缘
我常到网上一个聊天室聊天，至今已经三年多了。在那里认识了一些很不错的网友，但是我已经厌倦了这种聊天和上网，于是决定歇一歇。
罢网了大约一周后，一天晚上我上网查邮件。信箱里有封“伊妹儿”是我的一位女聊友寄来的。她滔滔不绝地谈起最近来聊天室的一个男子，她说那人就像是我的“男性版”。认识我的人都知道我小小也算个“角儿”，有一种不入流的幽默感。想找到一个不会立即给惹恼的人还真不容易。同类的男性更是少之又少。我对那封邮件压根不置可否，自顾自忙去了。
当天晚些时候，我又到网上去漫游，发现了一个还挺逗乐的相片库。我一张张地点击下去，当看到一位男士的照片时，顿感眩晕。十分钟过去了，我花了好大的劲才放开那张照片，并决定斗起胆子去聊天。聊天室里有那周早些时候给我发了邮件的女聊友。她过来跟我谈到了关于这名男子的一切情况。“你一定要会一会他，”她说道，长篇激昂地讲说着我们是如何相似。我笑说她肯定觉得这事儿挺滑稽。“不，我是认真的！你得和他谈谈。”我终于同意以后会找机会聊一聊，就匆匆地离开了聊天室。再次返回去凝视之前看到的无名人士的照片。
大约过了四个钟头，我回到聊天室。只看到有几个朋友在扯家常。接着突然冒进来一个新名字，大谈疯人疯语。我飞快地发言，大笑着告诉这个陌生者该名字已被我取了。他沉默良久。然后我接到他的一个“私聊”信息：“那么说你就是那个我久仰大名的人了。”我回答说：“我看我是名过其实了。”就在那时我注意到他侧边的照片（这间聊天室的侧栏可以让人自愿上传照片）。看了聊天对象的照片，我差点从椅子上摔下来。正是我当天在网上看到的那一张。“私聊”了几小时，我们转入我开的私人聊天室。我们都觉得彼此有趣。不用多说，我们完完全全地享受着谈话的乐趣。
自此之后，我们的关系就突飞猛进。甚至发展到相互吐露爱意。我们俩都觉得这太疯狂了。就跟在书上读到的似的，超乎现实。在双方不经意的时候，缘分将我们连在了一起。原本我们双方都没有渴望爱情。我们原来并不相信有爱情，尤其不信网恋，在我们找到彼此之前。现在我们是多么的希望能相依相守。去学习，去爱，去体会其中的欢乐。简直太神奇了。对爱止步？还是就此住手吧。
我们仿佛失散多年的恋人，在分别许久后再相遇。我想这一切用他说过的话来描述最合适不过了：“人生之不如意十有八九……很多时候你会觉得无聊难过，什么也提不起你的兴趣，什么也不能让你怒火上升。人间的确有真爱。真爱难以言传，罕有而珍贵。我们就是其中一对幸运的情侣。”
真的，我们是最最幸运的两个人了。
Rules of Internet Communication
The Internet has opened up a whole new online world for us to meet，chat and go where we’ve never been before.
But just as in facetoface communication，there are some basic rules of behaviourbehaviour that should be followed when online.
The basic rule is simple：treat others in the same way you would want to be treated.Imagine how you’d feel if you were in the other person’s shoes.
For anything you’re about to send：ask yourself，“Would I say this to the person’s face？”If the answer is no，rewrite and reread.Repeat the process till you feel sure that you’d feel comfortable saying the words to the person’s face.
If someone in the chat room is ruderude to you，your instinct is to fire back in the same manner.But try not to do so.You should either ignore the person，or use your chat software to block their messages.If it was caused by a disagreement with another member，try to fix the situation by politely discussing it.Remember to respect the beliefs and opinions of others in the chat room.
Everyone was new to the network once.Offer advice when asked by newcomers，as they may not be sure what to do or how to communicate.When someone makes a mistake，whether it’s a stupid question or an unnecessarily long answer，be kind about it.If it’s a small mistake，you may not need to say anything.Even if you feel strongly about it，think twice before saying anything.Having good manners yourself doesn’t give you license to correct everyone else.
If you do decide to tell someone about a mistake，point it out politely.At the same time，if you find you are wrong，be sure to correct yourself and apologize to those that you have offended.
It is not polite to ask others personal questions such as their age，sex，and marital status.Unless you know the person very well，and you are both comfortable with sharing personal information，don’t ask such questions.
网上交流的规则
因特网为我们打开了一个全新的网络世界。在那里，我们可以聚在一起聊天，体验从未有过的新天地。
就像面对面交流一样，网上交流也应当遵循一些基本的行为规则。
规则其实很简单：用自己想要别人对待自己的方式去对待其他人，设身处地想一想别人的感受。
发送信息时，首先要问一下自己：“倘若现在我们面对面，我这样说合适吗？”如果答案是否定的，那么就把信息重写一遍，然后读一遍。如此反复几次，直到你觉得语言比较得体时，再把它发出去。
在聊天室里，有人对你很粗鲁时，你可能本能地想马上予以“还击”。不要这样做。你可以不理那个人，或者用聊天软件拦截他/她的信息。如果是意见相左导致了你们争吵，那就心平气和地、有礼貌地通过讨论解决这个问题。记住，要尊重聊天室里其他人的见解。
每个人都有一段初次接触网络的经历。新手一开始可能不知道怎样和大家交流，因此，可以给他们提点建议。有人出错了，或者是提了一个很低级的问题，或者是回复问题拖沓冗长时，应善意地对待他们。如果只是一个小错误，那你根本没必要说什么。就算你为此而大动肝火，也应考虑清楚后再作评论。一个礼貌得体的“网民”并没有纠正别人的权力。
倘若你的确想指出别人的错误，一定要礼貌一些。同时，如果你发现原来是自己错了，那一定要改正，并向对方道歉。
问别人个人方面的问题是不礼貌的，诸如年龄、性别和婚姻状况等。不要问这样的问题，除非你们很熟，而且相互之间乐于分享个人信息。
Disputes Over Domain Names
Unsuspecting fans of Madonna would until recently have got a shock if they had linked to www.madonna.com.Instead of photos of the American singer with her new baby，they would have found a pornography site.Madonna Louise Ciccone has filed a complaint with the Genevabased World Intellectual Property Organization （WIPO）against Dan Parisi，owner of the site.WIPO has appointed an arbitratorarbitrator and a decision is expected later.
