permanence

In the fifteen years since I became an active online user, I realize that only once did I make a drastic change in my online life — an email switch in 1999 when I canceled an online service. When possible, I try to avoid making it difficult for people to find me, as I can totally relate to the disappointment that people who call my cell phone looking for Nancy feel when they realize that I am not her. (I’ve had my cell phone number for six years and counting, but people still call for Nancy to this day.)

A few days ago, I reconnected with a very old and very good friend of mine. Since he is slightly “older” than the MySpace/Facebook generation and hadn’t discovered the appeal of online networking, I couldn’t locate him, but fortunately I was able to find him through a younger sister who is active in these communities.