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05-21-2018, 01:57 PM | #1 |
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Internet people
Internet people.
Most of us in here are or have been part of an internet community or two. And have discussed and argued with internet people. Talking to someone on the internet is a curious thing. On one hand, people tend to be more open and blunter due to not being face to face. But on the other hand, that can lead to more hostile arguments than irl. I notice that, a lot of times, people end up getting a wrong impression of human relationships and how to socialise based on their internet experience. Everyone and their mum is on the internet today, but only a minority(a rather large one tbh) spends enough time online joining several different communities and getting involved in debates/discussions. Also, internet fandoms tend to attract people with social anxiety, autism, aspergers and people who have trouble socialising in general. So, do you like internet people as a whole? Do you have a difficult time seeing them as "real people" other than mere aliases? Has the internet made you more misanthropic? Thoughts? |
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I'm glad you changed your profile picture to Chun Lee here just like in Discord
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05-21-2018, 03:23 PM | #3 |
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05-21-2018, 03:24 PM | #4 |
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I like to think of myself as the same person I’ve always been. Online or offline.
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05-21-2018, 03:38 PM | #5 |
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So do I, but it's easier to articulate your thoughts online and to pick a subject to talk about than in real life. In a forum like this one you always have a lot of time to think about what you're gonna say next. You feel less pressured.
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05-21-2018, 03:55 PM | #6 |
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I have the same personality online that I do in real life.
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05-21-2018, 04:01 PM | #7 | |
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I suppose everyone has their own specific reasons for joining online groups. I like the internet because I’m able to talk with more people and connect to those with similar interests. I’m in a rural area so I don’t see a lot of people during any given week. |
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05-21-2018, 04:09 PM | #8 | |
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05-22-2018, 10:36 AM | #9 | |
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I USED too...
before the current social structure came into play, people where fun to discuss with. people rarely got SUPER angry. and you honestly knew where everyone was coming from. these days, it's all games for some people. others you never know what they really believe in. yet others seem to get upset at the littlest of things, making a big fuss over nothing. and more often than not, conversing with people online these days is one big headache more than anything and it's one reason why I've tried to reduce my online presence. i never post on facebook groups anymore. gave that up almost two years ago. I got banned from my first ever message board in 30 years, because the above mentioned people where in control. rather than dealing with the people causing the problem, they chose to get rid of me instead. and I apparently made such an impact on those hateful people that they still seem traumatized by my visit to this day heh. it's just more of a hassle than it used to be. and even with the ignore button.....there are just more people that seem to annoy one online these days than there is to converse with. it used to be much more fun and informative. Quote:
this much is true
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05-22-2018, 11:40 AM | #10 | |
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The vast array of Internet people can also be overwhelming because us humans are tribal by nature.
We will fiercely protect and be loyal to our Clan while shunning and destroying outsiders, which makes it somewhat difficult to get along on Internet places where people have lots of different viewpoints, oftentimes crucial to their morality. Some online debates/arguements, if translated into real life, would not be much different from Guerilla Warfare
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05-23-2018, 05:56 AM | #11 |
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The Internet is much better, because you can't be disrupted when talking about a specific topic.
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05-23-2018, 10:18 PM | #12 |
Just...way too serious.
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I’m fascinated by all the truly weird groups that are out on the internet. I like to people watch in real life when I’m in big crowds. The internet to me is like visiting a huge zoo where i can sit back and see some truly weird human behavior. But my rule is to lurk only in those dark places I find. I don’t want to interact, just watch.
I prefer real life communication, but I can’t help reading all these crazy sites with their crazy inhabitants.
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Ever heard of the Dark Web? I am fascinated by what goes in the minds of people who frequent that place.
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