There is a new citizen-made organization in Whyville: AMOS (Against Meeting
Online Spouses).
AMOS, much like KAVD (Kids Against Virtual Dating), opposes kids meeting their
Whyville 'friends' or 'bf/gfs' in real life. Unlike KAVD, however, AMOS isn't
trying to eliminate online 'dating' in Whyville.
However stupid online 'dating' is, AMOS recognizes it as a part of the fun of
Whyville. And recognizing it as such is okay, as long as the people that participate
know and understand something: It is NEVER, EVER all right for virtual boyfriends
& girlfriends to meet in real life!
It is VERY dangerous to meet face-to-face someone who you've only known online.
And it also can be gross.
Members of AMOS believe in helping citizens understand the following:
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