Can the Buddhism.SE site function as "the Sangha" for me?

I don't have access to a Sangha just now, and I do frequent this very well conceived and helpful site. Recently I was writing a comment about no longer being a programmer because it was too isolating for my nature ("square girlfriend" = computer screen, ha ha) and I thought: gee, I am staring at a screen now... and for many hours today... But it is vastly different to be reading and writing with other people (ahem) than to just do an *induhvidual* activity like programming. Right? I am actually interacting, but somewhat ansynchronously. So I still use and develop some of my *Hetaira Archetype* skills (more effortful and challenging with only text to interpret and reply by). **Does asking and answering Questions here count as taking refuge in (and providing) The Sangha?**