aha, yes i googled it afterwards because i was still unsure and lo and behold i realized it was probably in the west! anywho, i think some may be hesitant of real-life interactions because they might project a false persona on the forum which is different from the way they are in person. just my opinion.

if you ever decide to come up to the east coast, let me know please. my family will gladly serve you as a guest. or when we are both in afg/pak we can as well.

i admire your knowledge and independent thinking..