Im also slowly getting used to the idea of using the web to converse, share, and not just as a means to vent my frustrations. Sure I still vent, but I at least try to be constructive about it
I feel like it's an art form to vent online without going into personal details. I wonder how many people would be interested in reading other people's vents?
In an offline pub, we can vent to strangers and the bonds created seems to be stronger than the online pubs.