This is why I love the internet

[holly_evolving]

"You realize how, if you want someone who has something in common, all you have to do is reach out," Goldman said. "It feels really, really good. What we want is for it to feel good for other people."

http://edition.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/12/09/katie.starwars.geek/index.html

The internet does not dehumanize people. It's a tool that can connect people from anywhere, anytime. What people do with that connection is up to them. What they did with that connection to Katie was amazing.