Am I the only one who has never used any social media site? - Page 5

*Jephael* · 11-04-2014, 10:56 AM

Now this is a side of you I had no idea about, CyberCubed. Funny thing is it explains a lot. For a long time I've been wondering who the heck you are, and now it occurs to me that you long for the old days when your online name remained a secret identity. Unfortunately in this day and age there's virtually no anonymity on the web, especially when it comes to social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. I can kinda relate to wishing things could go back to the way they used to be in regards to how we behave, but I don't blame technology itself for how this world has gone. I blame a lack of humanity. We've all become a bunch of hateful self-important trolls who don't know how to love our fellow man, and it's getting worse.

*ssjup81* · 11-04-2014, 11:20 AM

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What are they, some sort of punkers?

Man, I hate punkers...

*claps* Great reference.

*BubblyShell22* · 11-04-2014, 12:17 PM

Yeah, Jeph, I hear you. It's all about how you use the technology that makes it either good or bad. I'm thankful for how we've progressed, and I feel we've come a long way with technology and the like. As long as people don't abuse it, it can be a great thing.

*Netkeeper* · 11-04-2014, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jephael

Now this is a side of you I had no idea about, CyberCubed. Funny thing is it explains a lot. For a long time I've been wondering who the heck you are, and now it occurs to me that you long for the old days when your online name remained a secret identity. Unfortunately in this day and age there's virtually no anonymity on the web, especially when it comes to social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. I can kinda relate to wishing things could go back to the way they used to be in regards to how we behave, but I don't blame technology itself for how this world has gone. I blame a lack of humanity. We've all become a bunch of hateful self-important trolls who don't know how to love our fellow man, and it's getting worse.

I disagree. To maintain your online anonymity, all you have to do is refuse to use your real name and remain on sites that rely on anonymous communication.

Channers, basically.

*Jephael* · 11-04-2014, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Netkeeper

To maintain your online anonymity, all you have to do is refuse to use your real name and remain on sites that rely on anonymous communication.

Channers, basically.

You make a good point, though even in that case most people these days are more willing to reveal their true selves, especially when they become famous YouTube personalities.

*Netkeeper* · 11-04-2014, 02:09 PM

And that's their choice. Nothing wrong with it.

*Jephael* · 11-04-2014, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Netkeeper

And that's their choice. Nothing wrong with it.

Hey I remember a time where I thought twice about giving out my real name to people online who I didn't know in real life, but then when I started making friends with folks like like Andrew, Lisa and Ivey I felt comfortable letting my guard down.

*CyberCubed* · 11-04-2014, 03:42 PM

People can post on forums for years and never say their real name, assuming they don't have it in their profile and they simply never mention it in any posts.

*BubblyShell22* · 11-04-2014, 05:26 PM

Very true. For me, I'm comfortable giving out my first name, but that's it. It just depends on what you're comfortable doing.

*Jephael* · 11-04-2014, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BubblyShell22

I'm comfortable giving out my first name, but that's it. It just depends on what you're comfortable doing.

That's kinda how I started out, then it just gradually progressed.

*BubblyShell22* · 11-04-2014, 05:33 PM

Yeah, I think it depends on if you meet said person in real life and are comfortable giving out your name. I know I refuse to give my e-mail to anyone I don't know personally and prefer to talk via PM through the various forums I visit and FF.Net.

*CyberCubed* · 11-04-2014, 05:35 PM

That's right, there could be sexual predators lurking around every corner. Be...careful.

*shifty eyes*

*Netkeeper* · 11-04-2014, 05:37 PM

Haha, I've actually had a couple run-ins with those. They never targeted me specifically, but I've heard stories about people I used to talk a lot to turning out to be predators.

Strange world.

*Jephael* · 11-04-2014, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

That's right, there could be sexual predators lurking around every corner. Be...careful.

*shifty eyes*

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Originally Posted by Netkeeper

Haha, I've actually had a couple run-ins with those. They never targeted me specifically, but I've heard stories about people I used to talk a lot to turning out to be predators.

Strange world.

Aw man that's scary! I remember once someone asked me if I wanted to have cyber sex. That was waaay uncomfortable!!!

*CyberCubed* · 11-04-2014, 06:00 PM

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Aw man that's scary! I remember once someone asked me if I wanted to have cyber sex. That was waaay uncomfortable!!!

Let me guess, it was another male who asked you that? Or probably a guy pretending to be a girl online.

*Jephael* · 11-04-2014, 06:03 PM

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Let me guess, it was another male who asked you that? Or probably a guy pretending to be a girl online.

My memory's kinda fuzzy, thought I think it might've been a friend from this forum who was drunk off his @$$ one night.

*pennydreadful* · 11-04-2014, 06:15 PM

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Aw man that's scary! I remember once someone asked me if I wanted to have cyber sex. That was waaay uncomfortable!!!

Who wastes their time with cybering when there's an internet full of free smut already out there?

Humans. I'll never understand 'em. *shakes head*

*Jephael* · 11-04-2014, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by pennydreadful

Humans. I'll never understand 'em. *shakes head*

Yep, we're all just a bunch of horny weirdos!!!

*pennydreadful* · 11-04-2014, 06:25 PM

Oh, the horny weirdo part I get - hell, I represent, yo! - but I can't believe people actually still cyber. That's so... 90s! Given the purpose that cybering is meant to fulfill, the fact that you have to keep both hands on the keyboard to type properly just makes the whole act redundant, IMO.

Though possibly I'm giving this whole thing too much thought.

*CyberCubed* · 11-04-2014, 06:45 PM

We live in a world where a 13 year old can pull up porn on their cell phone in the middle of class.

God knows we didn't have that when I was a teen

11-04-2014, 10:56 AM	#81
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	Now this is a side of you I had no idea about, CyberCubed. Funny thing is it explains a lot. For a long time I've been wondering who the heck you are, and now it occurs to me that you long for the old days when your online name remained a secret identity. Unfortunately in this day and age there's virtually no anonymity on the web, especially when it comes to social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. I can kinda relate to wishing things could go back to the way they used to be in regards to how we behave, but I don't blame technology itself for how this world has gone. I blame a lack of humanity. We've all become a bunch of hateful self-important trolls who don't know how to love our fellow man, and it's getting worse. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

11-04-2014, 12:17 PM	#83
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	Yeah, Jeph, I hear you. It's all about how you use the technology that makes it either good or bad. I'm thankful for how we've progressed, and I feel we've come a long way with technology and the like. As long as people don't abuse it, it can be a great thing. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

11-04-2014, 02:09 PM	#86
Netkeeper tactical blackquill Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas, but not for much longer Posts: 3,645	And that's their choice. Nothing wrong with it. __________________

11-04-2014, 05:26 PM	#89
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	Very true. For me, I'm comfortable giving out my first name, but that's it. It just depends on what you're comfortable doing. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

11-04-2014, 05:33 PM	#91
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	Yeah, I think it depends on if you meet said person in real life and are comfortable giving out your name. I know I refuse to give my e-mail to anyone I don't know personally and prefer to talk via PM through the various forums I visit and FF.Net. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

11-04-2014, 03:42 PM	#88
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,878	People can post on forums for years and never say their real name, assuming they don't have it in their profile and they simply never mention it in any posts.

11-04-2014, 05:35 PM	#92
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,878	That's right, there could be sexual predators lurking around every corner. Be...careful. shifty eyes

11-04-2014, 05:37 PM	#93
Netkeeper tactical blackquill Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas, but not for much longer Posts: 3,645	Haha, I've actually had a couple run-ins with those. They never targeted me specifically, but I've heard stories about people I used to talk a lot to turning out to be predators. Strange world. __________________

11-04-2014, 06:25 PM	#99
pennydreadful trash Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 4,546	Oh, the horny weirdo part I get - hell, I represent, yo! - but I can't believe people actually still cyber. That's so... 90s! Given the purpose that cybering is meant to fulfill, the fact that you have to keep both hands on the keyboard to type properly just makes the whole act redundant, IMO. Though possibly I'm giving this whole thing too much thought. __________________ Creator of the Technodrome After Dark Discussion Group. PM for an invite (must be over 18 - no exceptions).

11-04-2014, 06:45 PM	#100
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,878	We live in a world where a 13 year old can pull up porn on their cell phone in the middle of class. God knows we didn't have that when I was a teen