Or is the whole thing for show, are you really not how you come across? Do you act different online than you would in reality?
2007-03-19 08:29:46 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
V mixed so far..the internet is a good confidence aid
2007-03-19 08:47:14 · update #1
Personally, I feel people can be who they really are inside when they are online. You really see a person's true colors when they have no fear of your reaction. For some in real life, it's easier to be rejected for who they are not than for who they really are.
2007-03-19 08:37:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thats a good question, really.
I try not to act to different on the internet, but alot of people tend to. Baiscally because that person can't see you and your facial expressions or emotions. So I mean some people may act different online for fun, or maybe the just would like to try a different personality then they usually are.
I mean you shouldn't change your personality at all online or in reality, be who you are.
2007-03-19 15:34:56 · answer #2 · answered by Daughter of a Coma Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I act totally different. I'm not afraid to "let my hair down" per se` and act silly or challenge someone. I also like pretending to be in another place and time. I usually do that playing online RPG's and it's a blast.
However, I must say I met my husband online playing gin and he moved from North Carolina to California to be with me. At first I was different, but the more I got to know him, the more I let him see the real me. Best move we both ever made!
2007-03-19 15:41:23 · answer #3 · answered by kelliandjay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty much the same on or off line....guess I'm too bad an actress OR just a whoos when it comes to subterfuge, lying, fraudulent ways etc.
Now many of the women I have met via online activity over the years were VERY close to how they seemed online...however, the men I have met had not been truthful in areas like livelihood, and looks
2007-03-19 15:33:27 · answer #4 · answered by sage seeker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think to a point they do. In my case I love spell check because in real life I have a very hard time spelling. You don't have to be on the Internet to see "fake" people I see them everywhere I go so I think it is the same on the Internet you get some who are who they are and then you get some who are not. It takes all kinds.
Good Luck!
2007-03-19 15:33:49 · answer #5 · answered by justwondering 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My internet persona is close to my real one but I find that I am a bit more open. I am very low self esteem and am shy about my looks. However, on the internet no one see's me physically but get to look at the person I really am.
2007-03-19 15:36:54 · answer #6 · answered by silentheartwhispers 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well in reality, I'm just a quiet person who kinda acts like she's antisocial. I can express myself better on the Internet or any other nonverbal communication. Not sure why though =/
2007-03-19 17:16:17 · answer #7 · answered by Banana Hero [sic] 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that I'm pretty much the same person on and offline. Most of my friends who are active online are too. I suppose the anonimity does add an element of hightened personality, but minimal in my case, seeing as how I'm a weird crazy person to start with.
2007-03-19 15:34:12 · answer #8 · answered by Felix Q 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My internet persona is closer to my true self than how I act when I'm offline. My true self is very outgoing, crazy, etc., but my real life self finds it very, very, challenging to live up to that. Thus, in real life I'm often shy and inhibited, but when I'm online, I really let my hair down and act like how I am deep down inside.
2007-03-19 15:43:03 · answer #9 · answered by G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I talk and "act" the same on the internet as I do in person. Or as closely as is possible. I don't feel the need to impress anyone, especially on the internet hah.
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2007-03-19 15:36:43 · answer #10 · answered by midnitesky00 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋