Since I can usually be relied upon to check my e-mail religiously, I felt that I needed to warn those who are part of my virtual world.

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Able to attend virtual educational programs online with world class experts in my disease, with people from around the world.

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The idea that someone can have a virtual me out in the world quickly, and without my permission, keeps me up nights thinking about a whole new kind of identity theft.

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