I believe that web 2.0 is the fulfillment to a dream for Bill Gates. In fact, I think he plays chess online with Warren Buffett and I am sure chats with him as well. Wouldn't it be fun to chat with them! I prefer to talk with people on the phone or in person, although I do chat with my daughter when we are both online at the same time(that does not happen often). I am also on facebook, but look at it infrequently and I do send ecards(they can be fun). But I do know that this is the future particularly for gamers and people who may be home bound, this is a wonderful source and will be in the future