How to talk my sister out of meeting an online friend in person?

[wasel]

Instead of saying "Sorry to confuse everyone, I should have mentioned I was asking on behalf of a friend," she got really defensive. To each his own.

[old_cold]

Many newer posters that do this don't realize all their old/other posts can easily be found.

[jade408]

Originally Posted by jjpop

Here's some advice to give her: tell her to make sure she meets him in a very public place for their first meeting.

Agree! And you know obviously, she gets her own accommodations. But otherwise, it is no big deal!

[Jennaegot]

Originally Posted by wasel

Instead of saying "Sorry to confuse everyone, I should have mentioned I was asking on behalf of a friend," she got really defensive. To each his own.

To be honest, this is an online forum, and in no way speaks of who you are as a person. So no matter what anyone believes, it doesnt really matter.

I got what I came here for.

[BrassTacksGal]

Originally Posted by Jennaegot

To be honest, this is an online forum, and in no way speaks of who you are as a person. So no matter what anyone believes, it doesnt really matter.

I got what I came here for.

I bet you did.

So who are you, the only child with a mom who wants to move in with you, or the concerned sister? Or none of the above.

You're right, it doesn't matter.

[Justashane]

We should meet and talk about this over coffee....late at night....in the forest