Hmm, I use forums for a different purpose than chatting, mainly for figuring out answers etc. I'm definitely not the outgoing type while on the internet.
My perspective just shifted slightly. I stopped looking at people as "good" and "bad" but just "people" who do what they do, for purposes that are important and suitable to themselves, just like myself.
I withdraw very easily from internet friendships and discussions, so having someone show any interest in me from so little makes me feel like I made myself seem like good friend material.
Yep, I actually went to a Swedish school here even though I'm terrible at it. I won't type or speak it, but I understand all of it .