I hear you, simontheravager. That is something I often talk about in my seminars and in my online videos. We have to make it a point to strategically attend key physical IRL (in real life) meetings.
I love using video and social media to connect with people. It is very efficient and you can start, build and maintain relationships that way. However, nothing takes the place of being with someone in the real world. Conventions and seminars are great places to do that. You get together with a group of people who share common interests and beliefs.
Nice having you here. I look forward to connecting more in the future. Who knows? You and I might meet somewhere, sometime at one of those seminars or conferences! :-)