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Dearest Prudie,

I will put my personal problems aside (they are not really earthshaking) to ask a question pertaining to you: Do you ever visit the " Dear Prudence Fray"? I have struck up some e-friendships there and find it very spirited. There are times, granted, when there are heated disagreements and some actual unpleasant posts, but it is kind of like an online club for me. The Prudie Fray seems to have faithful and oft-returning participants. So do you go there or not?

--Not Frayed at the Edges

Dear Not,

Prudie looked in out of curiosity and stayed just long enough to see herself called a man, a moron, boring, self-righteous, vapid, and out of her mind. There were compliments, as well, but to be truthful: Who has time? Prudie is up to her escape key in everyone's problems. And for some reason, there are odd conversations going on in there, both to do with answered questions and everything else. Glad you like it, though. We at Slate are happy to provide activities.

--Prudie, busily

Dear Prudie,

My sister is making a BIG mistake, and I don't know how to approach her without seeming envious--which I am not. She is dating the dullest guy. He can't carry on a conversation, is remarkably bland, and is rather cold. I would say he is "ordinary," except for the fact that, thanks to his stock portfolio, he is extremely rich. He just built a mansion like no one in this town has ever seen. I think the money and the house are what keep my sister interested. I know that if this thing progresses to marriage it won't work or last. How do you warn a sister against being blinded by filthy lucre?

--Elaine