If you have ever been to a Rotary function, or a wedding, or a pick up basketball game you have interacted with people you don't know well.
Some may have become long term good friends, some never pass your view again.
Online you can do the same.
Just as you don't post your credit card information on your forehead when at a wedding, you don't do so online.
However you might sit next to someone at your kids ballgame and talk to them enjoyably for an hour learning about kids, your community, school functions, or their business, or tell them about yours, without worry. Allow yourself to do the same online.
You are spending thousands of dollars to send messages to people who haven't told you they are interested, online you can send messages to people who have said they are interested for free. Don't let your fears get in the way!
As Facebook seems to be the dominant player it would be a good place to go, a good tool to use.
Don't be afraid to give it a try!
Rick
