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Brad Russ · 01-30-2006, 08:08 PM

Would you say people can get a pretty good idea of what you're like in real life here at S.O., or does your personality not translate well over the internet?? I ask, because for the longest time, I had the toughest time being able to be myself online, for various reasons. For one thing, I was always afraid of offending, or upsetting someone, so I would bite my tongue alot on things that I should have spoken up on. Another reason it was hard, is because Iv'e always had somewhat of a fear of popularity, because it seems like an awful lot to live up to. I would always hold back from being myself, out of fear of not being able to live up to other people's standards. It was sort of like I was looming in the background, trying to stay out of the limelight. Has anyone else here had either of these problems, or anything similar to it, or do you do a pretty good job of being yourself over the internet? I'm curious.

EmoJoe · 01-30-2006, 08:09 PM

pretty much.

theshark8777 · 01-30-2006, 08:10 PM

I don't think I come off as sarcastic here as I do in real life, but I donno.

TJL · 01-30-2006, 08:17 PM

I'd say I'm a bit more cynical in real life.

But for the most part, I'm pretty much the sarcastic wisea$$ you see here.

Brad Russ · 01-30-2006, 08:21 PM

I think Iv'e really come a long way this past year, in being able to be myself. Mainly because of some of the online friends Iv'e made, who have encouraged me, and given me more confidence. It really is quite amazing how much of a difference a little encouragement, and kind words can make in a persons life. When you don't have many friends like that, you have very little confidence in yourself.

Chad Michael Murray · 01-30-2006, 08:28 PM

I think I come across pretty accurately, but then again...I guess it depends how people see me. I'd have to know that first before I knew if I thought I was coming across the right way.

swedeace · 01-30-2006, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Little Mel

Would you say people can get a pretty good idea of what you're like in real life here at S.O., or does your personality not translate well over the internet??

Yes and no. I can be more "open" online, and I am also as joking in person.

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I ask, because for the longest time, I had the toughest time being able to be myself online, for various reasons. For one thing, I was always afraid of offending, or upsetting someone, so I would bite my tongue alot on things that I should have spoken up on.

Same here. I have a friend who is NOT afraid of saying what's on his mind online, so I admire that in him. He is a bit assertive. But, like you said... there are times I also hold back in saying stuff online JUST like I would in person.

Mr. Television · 01-30-2006, 08:46 PM

I'm a lot more shy in real life. I seem to be at ease a lot more when I'm talking over the computer.

gilligan fanatic · 01-30-2006, 08:52 PM

I don't think I do. I talk a little bit in school but only to certain people. I can't just start a conversation with someone I haven't met before, stuff like that.

Nighthawk76 · 01-30-2006, 08:55 PM

No not at all. In real life I am very shy and quiet. I'm also a bit uptight online where as I am more easy going off line. I guess online I'm "bad Mike" where as off line I am "good Mike".

MaydayMalonesGirl · 01-30-2006, 09:27 PM

Weird - I was going to post this exact same thread a few days ago. I had it all typed out and everything.

Anyways, no. I'm really sarcastic, and that doesn't come across on the computer. A lot of times I'll post something and when I read it later it seems like I'm angry but really I'm just messing around. I don't think anyone here, or in school for that matter, really knows me well at all.

Fonzarelli · 01-30-2006, 09:31 PM

No, no problems here. I really *am* a highly intelligent, political involved, passionate, leftish European nightmare to conservatives.

Fonzarelli · 01-30-2006, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by theshark8777

I don't think I come off as sarcastic here as I do in real life, but I donno.

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Golden Earring > Dutch band

theshark8777 · 01-30-2006, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Fonzarelli

Your signature

Golden Earring > Dutch band

Yeah I love that song.

Nighthawk76 · 01-30-2006, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jen1978

Yes and no.

Offline - I'm more shy

Online - People know there are tv shows (particularily from the '80's) that I like. I think it's more likely to be accepted that you like a tv show, past or present online. The reason being that what brought most of us, if not all of us here, was an interest in a sitcom, drama, etc.

Hi Jenny

01-30-2006, 08:08 PM	#1
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	Does your true personality come across accurately here? Would you say people can get a pretty good idea of what you're like in real life here at S.O., or does your personality not translate well over the internet?? I ask, because for the longest time, I had the toughest time being able to be myself online, for various reasons. For one thing, I was always afraid of offending, or upsetting someone, so I would bite my tongue alot on things that I should have spoken up on. Another reason it was hard, is because Iv'e always had somewhat of a fear of popularity, because it seems like an awful lot to live up to. I would always hold back from being myself, out of fear of not being able to live up to other people's standards. It was sort of like I was looming in the background, trying to stay out of the limelight. Has anyone else here had either of these problems, or anything similar to it, or do you do a pretty good job of being yourself over the internet? I'm curious.
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01-30-2006, 08:09 PM	#2
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01-30-2006, 08:10 PM	#3
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01-30-2006, 08:17 PM	#4
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01-30-2006, 08:28 PM	#6
Chad Michael Murray Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 23, 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,493	I think I come across pretty accurately, but then again...I guess it depends how people see me. I'd have to know that first before I knew if I thought I was coming across the right way.
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01-30-2006, 08:21 PM	#5
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	I think Iv'e really come a long way this past year, in being able to be myself. Mainly because of some of the online friends Iv'e made, who have encouraged me, and given me more confidence. It really is quite amazing how much of a difference a little encouragement, and kind words can make in a persons life. When you don't have many friends like that, you have very little confidence in yourself.

01-30-2006, 08:46 PM	#8
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01-30-2006, 08:52 PM	#9
gilligan fanatic Born to Be Bad Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: down by the Lagoon Posts: 9,954	I don't think I do. I talk a little bit in school but only to certain people. I can't just start a conversation with someone I haven't met before, stuff like that.
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01-30-2006, 08:55 PM	#10
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	No not at all. In real life I am very shy and quiet. I'm also a bit uptight online where as I am more easy going off line. I guess online I'm "bad Mike" where as off line I am "good Mike".

01-30-2006, 09:27 PM	#11
MaydayMalonesGirl ACID! POLICEHHHH! Forum Star Join Date: Apr 24, 2003 Location: in a van down by the river. Posts: 18,393	Weird - I was going to post this exact same thread a few days ago. I had it all typed out and everything. Anyways, no. I'm really sarcastic, and that doesn't come across on the computer. A lot of times I'll post something and when I read it later it seems like I'm angry but really I'm just messing around. I don't think anyone here, or in school for that matter, really knows me well at all.

01-30-2006, 09:31 PM	#12
Fonzarelli Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 19, 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,996	No, no problems here. I really am a highly intelligent, political involved, passionate, leftish European nightmare to conservatives.
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