yup in hindsight it is either much easier to go from person to person now because of the online environment or I am just more aware of a casual culture that exists than I was before because the internet has exposed me to that culture

I grew up believing that ALL people grew up got married, had kids ETC

and I see a lot of younger peeps doing just that - so I tend to lean toward the explanation that the internet exposes us to a casual culture that we may not have been aware of otherwise. I for one have no interest in it and just block/delete

internet also poses another interesting conundrum. when in person it is possible to hold a conversation OR several conversations with different men with their being no sexual overtones nor intent, however, it seems online if I talk to a man for more than a few messages, he will start to think that it means something other than just chatting....(whereas if I am interested in him I will usually ask if it means more - I see guys assuming it does - could just be my expereince w/e)