2007-11-07 06:18:16 · 13 answers · asked by FavoredbyU 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Because the internet opens a new frame for people to make themselves in. Online you have the chance to reinvent yourself away from family, friends, co-workers, region and what ever other social stigma exist in your everyday life. This is why some people can be huge bigots and racists, and some can be more open minded and friendly. They have no one to judge them, well, no one that they have to see face to face. For example, maybe in real life your friends or family would judge you for say befriending a homosexual, but online you can befriend them without fear of criticisms from that same group. That's just my take on it. I try to be the same person on and off the computer. I don't always make it.
2007-11-07 07:10:50 · answer #1 · answered by blue_devil 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is my opinion that the people of diverse races, cultures, and backgrounds who get along on the Internet are the same ones who get along in person. A bigot is a bigot whether in cyber space or town centre. And, open-minded people are generally open-minded no matter what the venue.
2007-11-07 06:34:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get along with compatible people of other races both online and in person. That includes my boyfriend.
2007-11-07 07:10:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get along with people of different races just fine. I've never had a problem. Good luck. 2D
2007-11-07 08:23:35 · answer #4 · answered by 2D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you want to associate w/some one you dont get along with in person anyways? They do/dont get along in person and on the net...did you noticed some of the racist questions asked on here?
2007-11-07 06:29:45 · answer #5 · answered by Textiles.Beauty 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
where im from and all the places i've traveled many people of different races get along just fine.so thats not true for everyone.where do you live anyway?
2007-11-07 06:27:27 · answer #6 · answered by thehottestbradpitt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm. Well the obvious answer to me would be that you can't actually see the skin colour of the person you're talking on a forum or instant message.
2007-11-07 06:45:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've actually noticed the exact opposite. I've never had to deal with a racist incident personally but I'm constantly dealing with it online where people feel free to be themselves.
2007-11-07 06:32:07 · answer #8 · answered by I'm back...and this still sucks. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to carry on an exchange being courteous makes more sense than being nasty
being courteous to a person is not the same as liking a person
2007-11-07 06:54:10 · answer #9 · answered by my_voice_on_the_net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think because we live in this artificial world and people can pretend to be what they choose to.
"Internet life" I like black people have no problem with them.
"Real Life" I can't stand Tameka in accounting with her big lips..blah blah.
2007-11-07 06:58:11 · answer #10 · answered by DeCaying_Roses 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋