People show their true personalities online, such as being as outgoing as they truly are, because it's less intimidating to talk to someone if you can't see their face, amirite?

+532 People show their true personalities online, such as being as outgoing as they truly are, because it's less intimidating to talk to someone if you can't see their face, amirite?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Thank you very much, meee (: Yup, that's what I meant. And yeah, sorry for the misunderstanding.

by Anonymous 15 years ago

I tend to get more personal online than I do in real life. It's easier for me to write out my feelings than say them.

by Anonymous 14 years ago

That's why it annoys me when my friend says "You can act like anyone you want to be online." I'm *myself* when I'm online, it's IRL that I have to put on a facade.

by Anonymous 14 years ago

I'm the same everywhere pretty much, but this really can be true, and that's why I think people who question the validity of online friendships are narrowminded and one-dimensional. It's entirely possible to make a very good friend without ever meeting. Dating/love relationships are another story, though.

by Anonymous 14 years ago

I'm more myself in real life. The internet is just a game.

by Anonymous 14 years ago

Not true for me. At all. In fact, that last statement could've been a lie. You don't know.

by Anonymous 14 years ago

Not for me, except I'm usually more of a smartass and everyone would be outgoing because everyone is behind a screen so youre saying everyone is innately outgoing...

by Anonymous 14 years ago

I'm more socially awkward on the internet than in reak life. :(

by Anonymous 14 years ago

I think the fact that we have these sort of conversations shows how much technology has affected humanity, which is actually pathetic.

by Anonymous 14 years ago

It gives a lot more time to think of an answer.

by Anonymous 14 years ago

I did a speech on this once.

by Anonymous 14 years ago

I think it's the same way with texting :)

by Anonymous 14 years ago

If somebody is having a shitty day and wants to relieve stress, they could jump online and be a total douche. Plus how are they outgoing? They sitting behind their computer not doin shit. Not to mention all the pedo's and creeps online

by Anonymous 14 years ago

I'm more ladylike online if that makes sense...

by Anonymous 12 years ago

If you aren't as outgoing in real life, that's still a part of your "true personality." I would agree that many people are better able to express their opinions and tastes on the web, but saying that they're better able to express their "true personality" online is kinda an irritating Implication. Being socially awkward irl but outgoing online doesn't change the fact that you're still awkward in person. That's still a part of your personality. And that's OK, man.

by Anonymous 12 years ago