I was just thinking back to a new friend I made on Twitter. My first interaction with her was when she scolded a friend of mine and I for the way we were talking about women. At first, I was a little taken aback. I wanted to fight. But then a big smile spread all over my face. I knew I had just met a new friend.

SAY WHAT?!

Yes. I tend to make some of my best Web and real-life friends by fighting with them first. People who fight with me care about things. They have passion, and they aren't afraid to share their opinions. They seem more likely to think. And so, whenever I meet a possible enemy, I keep in mind that with the right turn of events, an enemy could become a friend. I've gotten rather good at it by now, but it still amuses me and makes me laugh when it works. And so my former hater is now one of my best friends on Twitter. Ever have that happen to you?