At one point in our ongoing chat we actually deal with the issues that most interested me:
In other words, I really did get some hard data with which I might be able to do something ... like maybe write a column?
him: i do like to communicate with other users sometimes when i'm at my computer. i usually have my computer online in winmx 24/7 here, sleeping or if i'm at work. him: i use my computer for surfing the intenet and storing pictures. primarily as a jukebox for my stereo throughout the house. him: it is amazing when i browse files of users taking files from me. i see things i don't expect. me: and do you initiate conversations as a result, or just let your curiousity play itself out? him: most times i don't have to initiate conversation unless i see a leach.