Do you think people are being honest on the internet?

Question

Can you believe anything people say to you on here? Are they being honest or just lying to get you to trust them?

Answer 1

no not always hon. welcome to cyberspace where everyone can dream up a name and personality and make up their own history with a simple hotmail account.

Answer 2

depends on what you are wanting them to be honest about. there is no real way to tell. you cant even tell if they are really who they are pretending to be, for example, my avatar at this moment represents more how I looked at around say 22, than how I look at my real age of 47, not that I am intending to be decietful, But I did live that life, and sometimes my answers come form things I learned at that age. I have had my older avatar up here, but the avatars that are available dont really fit how I look now. and I am sure that some people on here are usuing avatars and identites that are really masking thier true identities. and even sex, or race. so I wouldbnt put to much faith in anyone telling you the complete truth on any part of the internet, there is just no way to really tell. just be careful.I think that a lot of people will give you an honest, and heartfelt answer on here, but a lot of people joke around, too, I have done both, just depends on the question, you know?

Answer 3

Well some are and some aren't. And it's not a bad thing really. The internet has been built on the idea of anonymity. Therefore lying and dishonesty has been expected from the get go. You just have to be careful and realize what portals you can trust. Yahoo Answers isn't necesarily one of those places.

Answer 4

No, not a lot of people are being honest. And you have to watch what you say and who you say it to. Do not trust anyone on the internet. I think parents need to talk to their kids about this more so they don;'t give out any personal information.

Answer 5

You know I had to learn the hard way,I thought people were being honest but than dont get me wrong there are good people out there that are honest like probably yourself I feel Im an honest person. but you have more dishonest than honest and depends on the kind of conversation you wanna have on the net,cause good people are very hard to find on the net so be careful and feel them out first,it takes them a few days to show their true selves,goodluck

Answer 6

Some are honest and some are not. Many people want to be something they are not, the Internet provides them this opportunity. Some is just harmless fantasy, some could be more. Just be careful and you can always research what someone tell you to verify it's truth.

Answer 7

Its really a toss up. But, the best way to tell is keep a diary about the person that you are trying to get to know. If they are lying to you over time things wont add up. Why lie? Its too hard to keep track of what you have and havent said if you are talking to a bunch of people.

Answer 8

Some are honest (like me). Others are not. You really have to field them out and get to know them before giving them personal info about yourself. It is too bad that you can not trust people these days. Just do your best to check them out.

Answer 9

there are many kind of people in this world. some are honest in the real world but cheat on the internet. but i think maybe some people can be honest here because they want to show their mind in the strange world.

Answer 10

9 times out of 10 you'll find scum all over the Internet. It's full of people you can't and should not trust. Just don't give out your personal information and keep your guard up, there are some seriously creepy people out there.

Answer 11

I just say what I have to say. I am honest, but there are some people who are not. I guess you take a risk on them and you have to trust your instincts!!