I wonder, how often have I caught myself slipping into fantasy during a slow few moments of work, or revealing more than I intend by comments or conversation? Has anyone seen my posts and made a connection from my user name? Did I remember to empty the cache and change the folder permissions? Uh oh.
There is a preponderance of inflationistas on Youtube, the Chans, myspace, and in forums like this one. They expose themselves to the internet, ostensibly retaining anonymity and separation from their public lives. However online, they are their openly inflation [or other] loving persona. Are they totally anonymous or just selectively? How do you see it; is your life an extension of what you forged online, is who you are online because of your practices in real life, or is it a blend of both or more? Do your interests extend beyond fantasy or the internet, or is this solely a private, personal extension of your life?
As for me, I actively practiced expansion with my girlfriend (or rather, she did for me) until recently when we decided to change themes again. Call it immersion role playing. I browse online, but have made no other contacts or places for it in my life. So other than through past relationships, my interests exist totally online.
I sometimes find myself having "skirtachute" fantasies when I see an attractive woman with a long dress.