how different are you from your online persona?

taylor5877

The first impression thread got me thinking, as everytime I replied on it, someone kind of nailed "me". I'd recently changed my profile pic for the reason of making a more realistic first impression.

How much of "you" do you actually put out there on message boards? Are you really guarded, or more open because of the anonymity aspect?

I'm actually more me online, as I am a sarcastic wise *kitten* in person (I generally have a break in period with people/friends), though I take much stock in how my actions affect others and try to comfort those I sense really need it. So if i offend you, my bad, I just misread either what you could take or your sincerity in a post.

loserbaby84

I'm me online and off!

There's always going to be atleast one person who doesn't like your ideals ..etc. But as far as forums go - they are meant to bring like minds together bouncing ideas off of eachother and along with that naturally comes debate.

You can't please everyone - so why try?!

This is pure entertainment for me with very little fact. You get to learn a few tricks and tips. Sometimes even a good source of knowledge rears it's head weeded out from the bs. But, ultimately - for fun.

Cheers!

erinfog

i'm more or less the same. more outgoing online though i would say. i'm kind of shy with strangers in real life. but still a sarcastic betch on and off the interwebs.

i'm also super weird and quirky which doesn't really come across online (probably a good thing). luckily most people i know find it endearing.

corn63

I am really this big of a sarcastic snatch in person. It's charming to some.

stevehomoki

Same. Except of course I express more here.

Skinny_Jeans_Soon

If anything I am more reserved online than off. I am a firecracker but a little shy online.

wolverine66

i'm shorter in real life.

SVCat

My tongue gets me into more trouble in real life...it seems that people are more forgiving online. I'm me bit(h!

beernpizza

i'm really shy in person. I don't like to be and I try not to be but I can't help it. I enjoy being on MFP, it's a way for me to come out of my shell.

m13sam2012

more me online! sure!

fcp1234

Im ugly in real life..oh and fat

2muchsauce

I don't think I'm too different .....I'm very laid back most of the time:)

Ph4lanx

Not at all. I am on here how I am in real life. No point being anything else.

janlee_001

I am the same in person as online.

Sarah_Wins

Same personality of course, but my MFP friends would be shocked to see how shy and introverted I tend to be around ppl I don't know well in real life.

sevsmom

I'm the same personality wise. But here, I'm allowed to talk about food/fitness/etc. I have so many people who do not want to hear it in my "real" life. So, I don't get to chat about this stuff too much besides here and to my poor dear husband!! LOL Otherwise, what you see is what you get.

jofjltncb6

No difference at all.

I'm as pedantic, irritating, annoying, verbose, sarcastic, etc. online as I am in person.

secretlobster

I'm an even bigger d*** in real life

her4g63

I'm suuuuuuuuper shy and awkward in "real life". It could be the lack of self confidence, hah! I'm still me, of course, but I'm more open to showing "me" online than in person.

If that make any sense all (:

smtillman2

Pretty much just me.

2S_1R

I'm the same when it comes to what I think, however, I am completely different when it comes to being able to talk to people about those thoughts. It comes out a lot better here and other social networking sites.

Sailatsorf

I'm mostly the same. The only difference is that I tend to "talk" more online because I communicate better in writing than I do verbally. Plus, I am an introvert, and online interactions with people don't register as overstimulating to my brain for some reason.

_VoV

I'm 'me', but with a few second delay, which means my phrasing is better. That makes me appear less shy (and possibly a bit wittier) than in real life.

jofjltncb6

I'm an even bigger d*** in real life

And I don't think the censored word is "diva".

Goal_Driven

I'm me both on and off line. But I reckon I'm a little more outgoing online. But it's still me, I just can speak my mind more.

m_wilh

Same in person as online. If I wouldn't say it to someone's face, I won't say it here either. If someone posts something I don't agree with such as a political statement, religious view, lifestyle choice, etc. I just don't comment. I have friends on my list who live in a way I never would and make choices I never would, but that's not what I focus on with them. I focus on cheering them on and encouraging them in those areas we have in common.

melissafaith24

I think Im the same either way. However I do hold back personal information and stuff that can be used against me online, as you never know whos creeping you :bigsmile:

RedHeadDevotchka

I'm the same person, but I have less of a filter online bc well, you people don't really know me.

chroniclesofthinoholic

I'm batman in real life..

Cliffslosinit

I'm the same.

taylor5877

I'm mostly the same. The only difference is that I tend to "talk" more online because I communicate better in writing than I do verbally. Plus, I am an introvert, and online interactions with people don't register as overstimulating to my brain for some reason.

I'm in my element here...I'm ether goofing off or talking about topics I'm passionate about (health and fitness). I'm introverted as well in social situations with ambiguous subjects and no activities (like say while playing a sport or watching a ball game) going on. I'm shy as can be in a bar or in a club because I don't really like it.