I'd say trust is created by talking to the person in question, and maintained through contact and it can be awkward compared to face-to-face because you don't know who's really on the other end.

That's an interesting question. I never really thought about it. Obviously the two people can't actually see each other, but after they chat enough online, they start to feel comfortable talking with one another. As such, their conversations get more and more personal. Later on, they might scan photos of each other to show the other person. this action really personalizes the relationship.

By similar bot not the same, interests, and getting to know each other by chatting By just acing like a normal friend would if you were iming them or something. and, I dont think people trust online friends nearly as much as normal friends. People do tend to reveal themselves a bit more online than in person also, whether or not they know the person their talking to.

I think sharing a common interest is a big way we create trust in each other online. Obviously, since we're all primarily talkjing to people from a particular show forum it just kind of happens. From there, you build on it and talk about other things. Of course, I still think you need to be more cautious with what you share online than with someone you meet face-to-face. And also, sad as it may sound, the odds are that you are more likely to be yourself with people you meet online because (1) they are gonna accept how you are because, to them, it's just who you are and your likes are your own no matter how obscure or different, and (2) you tend not to really care as much even if they don't because it doesn't have the same impact it would if a live person rejected your likes and mocked you for them. Good luck with your paper, Pooh!

Trust is created by spending time with each other for a long period of time. The problem in trying to gain someone's trust is when you can't see this person. But sometimes it works. I'd just like to mention that my sister met someone online about six years ago and he's now my brother-in-law! We have a lot in common and that trust they both developed has transferred onto me.