Do you take on a different personality when on the net?

No, I believe in being yourself no matter what.

Being false only intensifies low self worth to me because your living a lie.

It depends on your personality and self esteem though, some people feel more stronger behind their screens. And if that works for them, then fine.

I wouldn't agree. you can be who you really are, or have "no filter" on the internet without much repercussion and avoid burning bridges of trade. I'm in a position in which I strategically have to maintain certain company, and their acquaintance is advantageous to me. My self worth is through the roof, otherwise I wouldn't be able to so.

I agree with you, Huggy. It's not being fake or hiding when you're online. It all depends on the company and where you are. I've learned the very hard way that I can't be brash online and people often misread my words. I also can't read body language from words, alone.

^This. It can be difficult to convey tones such as sarcasm, mocking, playfulness, sincerity, etc. online. I truly feel bad if I offend someone and I am legitimately in the wrong. It is easier to avoid those misunderstandings IRL when I have tone of voice and facial expressions at my disposal.

No, I believe in being yourself no matter what.

Being false only intensifies low self worth to me because your living a lie.

It depends on your personality and self esteem though, some people feel more stronger behind their screens. And if that works for them, then fine.

I wouldn't agree. you can be who you really are, or have "no filter" on the internet without much repercussion and avoid burning bridges of trade. I'm in a position in which I strategically have to maintain certain company, and their acquaintance is advantageous to me. My self worth is through the roof, otherwise I wouldn't be able to so.

I agree with you, Huggy. It's not being fake or hiding when you're online. It all depends on the company and where you are. I've learned the very hard way that I can't be brash online and people often misread my words. I also can't read body language from words, alone.

^This. It can be difficult to convey tones such as sarcasm, mocking, playfulness, sincerity, etc. online. I truly feel bad if I offend someone and I am legitimately in the wrong. It is easier to avoid those misunderstandings IRL when I have tone of voice and facial expressions at my disposal.

Exactly!!! Body language speaks volumes and people don't know that I'm a very sardonic person online, other then when I say I am. My words in my sarcastic self can be misread as me being a total *****. I'd rather not have to explain every word I make online.

I'm different online. I'm very reserved and shy in real life. I have trouble being in rooms with lots of people. Online, I feel I can be me and I open up so much more.

if they keep interrupting you it's because they don't respect you. only thing to do is alpha up and pee on their shoes. that'll teach'em :drinker:

I'm more myself online because I can hide behind a computer screen.

I'm shy in person, but my real personality once you get to know me is similar to the one I have on here.

So you're saying all those stories about hooters are true? Oh girl...

Did I forget to send you that picture of me in my Hooters shirt? Let me get on that, buddy!

Possibly a bit moreover about insecurities if ever necessary. I don't do that in 'real life'

I'm pretty much the same. Quiet and shy when I first meet you, but once I get to know you a little, I am wide open, love to have fun and joke and be silly...oh and be a perv. Yep, same person on the interwebz and in real life.

Who would admit to it, even if they did? I mean, really.

I don't. But people react to me differently. I'm concise in my speech and very sarcastic IRL, but on the internet I can't always convey my tone, and people get mad thinking I'm being a jerk. So I have to overuse smileys.

Who would admit to it, even if they did? I mean, really.

I don't. But people react to me differently. I'm concise in my speech and very sarcastic IRL, but on the internet I can't always convey my tone, and people get mad thinking I'm being a jerk. So I have to overuse smileys.

Quite a few people have admitted to it at least to some degree

Nope. If anything I am a lot less blunt in RL.

Speak my mind regardless if its online or in person.

89nunu wrote: »

I use fewer gifs in real life. Apart from that I'm exactly the same

ETA: real life doesn't have an edit button...

Necro thread, but I so wish it did


I am much quieter in person

Interesting question and responses! Since life doesn't unfold in a series of pictures and polarized responses, I call BS on people who say they are the same in RL. However, I think you can get a strong, and very accurate perception of people online. In some ways, even more real than what you may see at, say, the office. That is why so many people meet love successfully on chat sites.
Whether in person, or here, we are all only exposing what we think the world wants - even if it's sarcasm, strong opinions, or sweet talk. In turn, we read between those lines to form relationships.

tonydevolani wrote: »

im the same perfect man

Is that right?

I'm pretty much the same, except I'm slightly less flirty in person than I am online. Unless I've had a drink or two lol