text: is it really that bad to chat online with other people?   that all depends on who the person is, how old u are, adn how smart u are.  if u kno the person personally, obviously its fine.  but f u dont and ur young it could be sum1 old and scary who wants to hurt u. even if ur older it can still be a predator.  if they invite u to meet them, i caution u not to.  if ur smart u'll kno this.  and if u do decide to meet them don't go alone.  be smart.