I tried finding penpal relationships over the internet with people in other countries and found the cultural differences to be too much. People were apt to frequently misinterpret things. The only penpal I've had success with is from England, and he is the same age as me and his birthday is only one day off mine. I thought that was odd. Equally weird was the fact that I was also the only penpal he found.

Anyway I would agree that this community works because it is more 'cordial' than most.

-Steve