like they all said, it's the internet, i'd be rather torn if someone in reality lied to me. that's why it's hard to lay down my trust in anyone. even in reality it's hard. so what makes the difference online? i don't like liars and so i tend not to lie, but there is an exception, that's only in reality. i never lie, tho i know the truth hurts but honesty is the best route to take for me. as for cyberspace, i think lying is quite normal.
same goes for the post ty did about ask for a sign, you simply can believe what you read and see online. things sometimes takes much more investigation. and it's quite harder to lay down the trust, unless you are very naive and gullible about the world and believe everyone in the world is your friend...
well that's just my opinion.