In spite of the good intentions of this community, and regardless of the level a person is on, someone involved with this community or using technology associated with this community, may have harmful ulterior motives for being involved.

In nearly all cases of healthy relationships, trust is the basis for growth. When meeting someone for the first time, trust must often be given without evidence of trustworthiness. Alternatively, trust can sometimes be imparted through a person's reputation. For this reason a person's reputation is of vital importance...

'Every person has a right to a good name. A person's good name is their most precious social possession. Without it they cannot function in society: people will not trust them, will not talk to them, will despise them etc. Every person thus has a right to a good name and we do not have a right to take this away from someone. Even when we are accurately describing someone's bad characteristics we are still depriving them of the good name they have a right to.' --Examination of Conscience, FOCUS missionaries

Aside from a person's reputation, in order to assist in developing an effective framework for trust when forming a new relationship, consider reading the following synopsis, based on the book "Building Trust: In Business, Politics, Relationships, and Life," by Robert Solomon, as well as the book, "The SPEED of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything," by Stephen M. R. Covey.

Lastly, because local events and activities may be orchestrated throughout this network, observing special precautions when meeting someone new, as well as proper training in self-defense, is recommended.

In general, be on guard in case you encounter a "wolf in sheep's clothing."