If so, why do you think so?
2007-02-19 21:48:16 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Yes, to a certain extent people online are more generious, understanding, helpful and friendly because on line we are protected. We reveal as much as we want to reveal. The focus too is on the words. All we know of each other is what is said. In face to face communication, the other's face, body language, tone of voice etc all play into the communication. Even more past experiences with the other play into the relationship.
Sometimes we don't want to help the other who stands in our face, but online... we choose to be online, we choose to answer this or that question. We choose to be generous, helpful....
You get the idea.
Good question.
2007-02-19 23:01:18 · answer #1 · answered by Curious 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This question has got me thinking and my first thought was Yes, they are more generous, etc.. on line..... But after thinking about it, I have to say NO.
Now for the reason. When you think about it, the world is filled with good, bad, indifferent persons and it's a big world. To run into or come into contact with generous thoughtful persons in the real world is not easy because of the size. However the World Wide Web has provided a forum which takes the distance and probability out of the equation which makes it difficult to believe that there are soo many caring, thoughtful persons in the world. Believe me when I tell you that I have wondered about this as well when I read the well thought out answers and advice that people (including myself) give here at Yahoo Answers.
So I have to say that a lot of people in the real world are true to their good nature but there is way less of an opportunity in the real world to meet these people.
It makes me appreciate Yahoo Answers all the more. THANKS YAHOO FOR BRINGING US TOGETHER AND THANK YOU (Cape diem) for posing such a thought-provoking, insightful and relevant answers.
Cheers to all and keep up the good work!
2007-02-20 09:40:13 · answer #2 · answered by Slim Shady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no real corret answer to your question, it all depends who you have met in the real world and who you have met on-line. There is: 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly' in both of these worlds.
My personal experience has shown that meeting people on-line allows you to open up a little more as most of the time they are annonymous. However, One true friend in the real world can never be replaced by an on-line one.
2007-02-20 06:02:12 · answer #3 · answered by ikklefrog40 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Star question... insightful observation!!
Online interactions are more secure than the real world... it is due to a sense of insecurity that we hesitate to help out others or be generous, understanding or friendly.
2007-02-20 05:57:13 · answer #4 · answered by small 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, as most people have computers today and computers are part of the real world. if they go on line or not they are still the same people who are, or not generous, understanding, helpfull and friendly.
2007-02-20 05:55:35 · answer #5 · answered by michelebaruch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's just the same-
some people on the internet are generous, understanding, helpful and friendly and some people are not.
I do find the internet amazing though!
2007-02-20 06:11:12 · answer #6 · answered by AnnedeCroix 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think in many cases that is true because people are afraid in the real world what other people will think of them, but on the Internet, it's anonymous so they can do and say whatever they want.
Plus, how many times in the real world do people really ask for your advice??
2007-02-20 05:53:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it varies with each person. Some people take advantage of the anonymity that we have online and use it to act like complete jerks or idiots. The fact that people won't ever know who they are gives them all the more courage to do so. And, it's because of these people that others take the route of respect, just to avoid sinking as low as them.
2007-02-20 07:44:17 · answer #8 · answered by Mushaboom. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are taking the time to examine the questions, analyze them and reach out by sharing their own experiences and knowledge to be helpful and in many ways lend a helping hand to people who have legitimate concerns and can anonymously ask for help and advice to assist in them making decisions that are important to their lives.
2007-02-20 06:10:42 · answer #9 · answered by madisonian51 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is because they know very well that you or I will not in lifetime , meet them in person.
everyone would always tries to expose their good only to you, until unless their profit share is disturbed.
it is only since you don't see their face and meet them and personally, you are not hindrance for their profit, they sound they are more generous,understanding, helpful,and friendly than in real world. it is like the relationship between lovers before marriage.
may god bring you more maturity.
2007-02-20 06:03:28 · answer #10 · answered by rk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋