Once in their virtual environments, internet users prefer 'online lives' instead of 'real lives'. These users have this preference for a number of reasons.

They can belong to the:
1. single category - they could be lonely, bored and out of love. As a result, they could end up in dating strangers online.

2. psycho category - they seduce, date and kill unsuspecting victims online.

These 2 categories will relate to cybersex chatting online. Read below to find out more.

"There are two forms of cybersex chat that occur in such virtual environments. The first form is computer mediated interactive masturbation in real time. In this form of cybersex, users type instructions and descriptions of what they are "doing" to each other and to themselves while masturbating. The second form of cybersex chat is the computer mediated telling of interactive sexual stories (in real time) with the intent of arousal. These sexual stories are sometimes based on reality, sometimes on pure fantasy, either way they are almost always very detailed and highly erotic. These forms of cybersex, are often satisfying enough that they can "evoke physical orgasm" for many of the participants."

3. online religion
Users can also spend lots of time online by discussing issues about religion. Christianity would be a common topic to discuss. However, such cases can be possibly obvious, in a negative aspect. Some users chat about satanic issues online, thereby causing serious spiritual misleads or harm to others.

4. racist or discrimination
For the same reason, some users criticise others online because of discrimination and/or racism. They create jokes out of sarcasm to others.