Yeah, and even if you don't, who cares really. It's just a message board.
Just think about your real life friends. Personally, I find it daunting enough dealing with them then with people I can hardly put a face to online.
This is really just a great a community to chat with. And look! People have replied to your thread, so obviously we know you exist.
But perhaps you could tone it down a bit with these threads. It's hard to get to know someone when all we can see is desperation for acceptance. If you just start posting around on other people's threads, or even start really good Muppety threads you're bound to get responses!
And remember, no matter what happens online you're real friends will be there for ya! (Not to say that people don't make real friends on here, but y'know what I mean)
^_^ Debo