Is there actually any downside to asking out a girl you only text and never see in person?

[Anonymous]

If you share no mutual friends, don't work together, or see each other in person, is there any actual real-world downside to asking a text-only connection out? It feels like the worst case is just a simple "no" that gives you instant clarity to move on, but I want to know if I'm missing any hidden risk.

[WhitneySnow]

No. Go for it.

[Asker]

If I'm interested to know why you said no?

[WhitneySnow]

Because there is no down side

[Asker]

What if we used to work together?

[WhitneySnow]

Still no down side

[Asker]

So if she says no it literally isn't a big deal?

[WhitneySnow]

Sure. Why would it be?

[Asker]

Wow I didn't know this. I thought I had a lot to lose.

[WhitneySnow]

Why would you?

I feel like I’ve answered this question before

[Asker]

I don't know. So basically I made a text thread more valuable than it actually was?

[WhitneySnow]

I don’t know about valuable, but I dont see a down side to asking her out