Im with Ananda on this I don't think there are many safe places in this world, anytime you are dealing with other people there is an element of risk (that sounds really negative doesnt it).
I think you can live life alone, choosing to avoid this risk, or you can use your judgement and put yourself out there in the company of people you believe understand you and wish only postitive things for you.
Its a new thing for me to open myself up in any way, not that I do much of that on SR, but I do feel that if I needed support the people who post here would provide it, so I suppose Im taking baby steps towards being able to feel safe out here in the big wide world.
Its not much but for me it feels like a big deal, Ive never even had the courage to post on any other forums, unless I was drunk.
Hope this makes sense, Im feeling a bit philosophical at the moment (i.e. confused) but I just wanted to express my gratitude for SR and especially the secular folks. x