Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain

Fickle · 9th November 2003, 23:51

Are you online the same as you in the real-world? How honest are you when you speak of yourself on-line?
Should it be expected that people online are all liars and falsifiers, or should we expect more honesty?

missyob · 9th November 2003, 23:56

To the first question, I am totally real online. I am very true to myself. It is funny how with these forums you end up finding out stuff about me that "real life" friends dont even find out.

To the second one: There are alot of people that are fake online. It is a place to excape reality for them and they can be who they want to be.

Personally I like myself so I stay true.

~ Missy

BullGawD · 10th November 2003, 00:12

Yeah. I'm pretty much myself online - slightly more outgoing if I'm in the mood.

I swear a lot less onine, 'coz here it just sounds mean.

On the other hand, I take everybody else at their word, but keep a huge jar of salt handy. I used to think I was just being paranoid, but now, enh. Been right too many times. It's a shame.

ShyShy · 10th November 2003, 00:14

I'm not that big of a whore in real life

But, yeah, I'm a complete gutter mind in r.l.

For the most part, when it comes to the serious threads, I know that I'd react the same way in r.l. as I post. Y'all probably privy to moments and thoughts of my life that I haven't even shared with my family. Although I try not to bring my PMS here

sgtfuzzbubble011 · 10th November 2003, 00:25

I'm a lot like BG. I'm myself online. Everyone knows my real name ('cept Pix, she still can't seem to grasp the concept

). And yes, I'm a gutterbrain like ShyShy both online and in real life.

And when I'm at work, I curse a lot of the time just because I'm around a bunch of guys all day... but away from work I try to keep it to a minimum. I usually only curse online when I'm pissed or if it'll help emphasize my point.

And shtuff.

psyfive · 10th November 2003, 00:35

I am honest online. I find its easier to tell the truth about yourself and not have to remember whom you told what.
It is the internet tho so I don't expect everyone to believe anything that I say.

BullGawD · 10th November 2003, 00:36

Quote:

Originally posted by ShyShy
I'm not that big of a whore in real life

*sniffle* The Easter Bunny's all I got left.

No, not for that you perv.

Nic01 · 10th November 2003, 01:18

Online I'm the person I really am, irl I'm myself after affects of nature and life experiences and such.

Does that make sense?

iomegajaz · 10th November 2003, 01:38

Quote:

Originally posted by BullGawD
*sniffle* The Easter Bunny's all I got left.

No, not for that you perv.

I say again, Bollocks.

Am I all that I purport? I dunno, you tell me. =) I think so.

WomanOfHeart · 10th November 2003, 02:21

I don't have anything to hide in my real life, so there's no need for me to pretend online. I'm just a perverted, outspoken, mean what I say, say what I mean kind of girl.

Coman · 10th November 2003, 04:04

well *sigh* might as well tell you now. i'm ain't who you thought i was. i'm britney spears and have no life.

apola_anamisha · 10th November 2003, 04:23

Believe me I'm more crazy 'bout boy-bands in real life!(I had started it here too but after being teased by some senior senior senior members........gotta control myself a lil.Except that I'm the same Apola to everyone, both online & live!
Its hard to be free for a girl from such a conservative society like mine..............but I know how far I could go.I hardly lie 'bout something but in most of the sensitive cases I would better say nothing at all..........This is not hiding, is it?
I honestly belive that I'm honest!

iomegajaz · 10th November 2003, 04:44

I honestly believe that what you just posted made sense to you. =)

apola_anamisha · 10th November 2003, 05:25

Wtz wrong with it?

I am hurt!ALl the mods are so rude.........

Bob the Tomato · 10th November 2003, 05:29

The only difference between the real me and Bob the Tomato is that Bob is a better speaker than I am, simply because I write far better than I speak.

ShyShy · 10th November 2003, 06:02

Quote:

Originally posted by Hugh[jaz]
I honestly believe that what you just posted made sense to you. =)

Ouch, hon'....

NJK · 10th November 2003, 09:18

got nothing to hide - some members have my real name - what I bring into the forums is who I realy am. ( if you don't believe me you can ask the Mrs)

Windude · 10th November 2003, 10:17

it makes no difference as to who you are online, the govt know who you are anyway, they know everything about you, they can put a sattelite on you day or night, they don't even have to buy the Sunday times, they can read it on your doorstep.

Beware of who you tell things, who you talk too. some things can remain secret.

the govt doesn't know who i am or where i am, they will never know.

SSJ4 Gogitta · 10th November 2003, 10:24

The only secure internet connection is NO internet connection. By being online, they KNOW where you are windude.

Plain and fucking simple.

Vie · 10th November 2003, 12:21

I'm actauly more reserved on line than off... ..just imagine that...

s1138 · 10th November 2003, 12:32

i am.
cept i am much more quiet in person. unless i know the person. then i am quite the same.

BOOGABOOGABOOGA!!!!!!!

ElChevelle · 10th November 2003, 13:03

Quote:

Originally posted by Windude
the govt doesn't know who i am or where i am, they will never know.

Or give a shit, I'm sure.

You see what you get. I never misrepresent myself unless it's to get in a pair of panties.

CarboHidrat · 10th November 2003, 13:25

I am online & tell a truth.

richardharris · 10th November 2003, 13:25

Im real noline, the same guy that i am offline.

Raz · 10th November 2003, 13:47

No use asking it online is there.

Everyone whos pretending to be someone else will say 'oh yeah i'm exactly the same'.

I don't see the use of being different than real life online, i'm not trying to get anything.

OutlawJim · 10th November 2003, 15:34

i'd like to think im as much like myself online as off, but you know, there are sometimes when maybe i feel like i'm playing to certain things a little, but not intentionally, just easier to do when you arent actually with the people, and i think its probably the same with most people

godoncrack · 10th November 2003, 16:58

Am I as offensive online as I am anywhere else?
No.
I am MORE offensive, more hateful, more tasteless, and twice as obscene.

ElChevelle · 10th November 2003, 18:44

I'm much better looking in real life.

Germ · 10th November 2003, 18:47

In real life, I am god.

ShyShy · 10th November 2003, 18:51

Which means diddly-squat to the most of us, since we're either atheist or agnostic

You know I had to get you on that one, Germ

ElChevelle · 10th November 2003, 18:58

In real life, I take drugs to deal with germs

BullGawD · 10th November 2003, 19:15

Chev's dirty little secret: In real life, he drives a FORD.

ElChevelle · 10th November 2003, 19:16

That's just a mean accusation, man

Gonzotek · 10th November 2003, 19:46

What is this "Real Life" you speak of? Some kinda mmorpg? If so, I might have to try it sometime...

Can you tell I'm just as geeky if not geekier in real life? And damn proud of it, I'll add.

ShyShy · 10th November 2003, 19:52

Hey Gonzo!

http://forums.winamp.com/showthread....highlight=geek

Gonzotek · 10th November 2003, 20:15

Hehe, nice one ..

The only real difference I can perceive between flesh and blood me and online me is the reactions of others to my actions/words. None of you have ever met the awkward, self-doubting high school version of me(unless you attended Gateway RHS between 1992-1996, and if you did, WHY HAVEN'T YOU EVER TOLD ME?!? :P). The people who've been around me all my life remember that period, and it (I feel) taints their view of me, (sometimes a little, sometimes a lot). They (mostly all of them) have never read any of my 4000+ posts here. I'm the same person either way, but I can sense big differences in people who meet me for the first time, nowadays, and those that have known me for a long time....and between those two groups and the online group.

Does anyone else get that kind of feeling or have similar thoughts?

godoncrack · 10th November 2003, 20:32

Change has knocked a great deal on my door.

morgado · 10th November 2003, 20:33

Well, I try to be most honest and real on-line, but I have to be VERY smart ... 'cause there are many cases here from children and even old people been robed 'cause of telling the truth about theirselves on-line, so, I think we have to, something like predicitng when can we be much true on-line, but I try to be it !

White Raven · 10th November 2003, 20:38

I keep it a personal policy -- What I say here, is what I'd say in real life. So you guys know my personality from my posting.

Cheerio...

Fickle · 11th November 2003, 00:20

I thinkI'm mellower here. I jknow I'm mellower here, actually. I get really amped and pissed off in conversations offline.

9th November 2003, 23:51	#1
Fickle Butterknife of Justice (Forum King) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Behind you. Posts: 5,502	Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain Are you online the same as you in the real-world? How honest are you when you speak of yourself on-line? Should it be expected that people online are all liars and falsifiers, or should we expect more honesty? Go read a book without pictures pabook? \| Look, a blog! \| Buy Stuff I Wrote

10th November 2003, 00:12	#3
BullGawD Cool Guy. (Forum King) Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 2,122	Yeah. I'm pretty much myself online - slightly more outgoing if I'm in the mood. I swear a lot less onine, 'coz here it just sounds mean. On the other hand, I take everybody else at their word, but keep a huge jar of salt handy. I used to think I was just being paranoid, but now, enh. Been right too many times. It's a shame. ...a blatant person.

10th November 2003, 01:18	#8
Nic01 Major Dude Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Biggest Little City Posts: 508	Online I'm the person I really am, irl I'm myself after affects of nature and life experiences and such. Does that make sense? [soon to leave, sirs]

10th November 2003, 04:04	#11
Coman Punk (Forum King) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 4.5th dimension . . Posts: infinitely few Posts: 2,799	well sigh might as well tell you now. i'm ain't who you thought i was. i'm britney spears and have no life. "Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev. 19:27. How should they die?"

10th November 2003, 04:23	#12
apola_anamisha Major Dudette Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Far from the madding crowd. Posts: 643	Believe me I'm more crazy 'bout boy-bands in real life!(I had started it here too but after being teased by some senior senior senior members........gotta control myself a lil.Except that I'm the same Apola to everyone, both online & live! Its hard to be free for a girl from such a conservative society like mine..............but I know how far I could go.I hardly lie 'bout something but in most of the sensitive cases I would better say nothing at all..........This is not hiding, is it? I honestly belive that I'm honest! All pop music is good music but all good music isn't pop music Wanna know more about pop music or my boy-bands? Westlife / Backstreet Boys / Savage Garden / NSync / Michael Learns to Rock

9th November 2003, 23:56	#2
missyob Angel of Winamp Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: The Winamp House Posts: 4,578	To the first question, I am totally real online. I am very true to myself. It is funny how with these forums you end up finding out stuff about me that "real life" friends dont even find out. To the second one: There are alot of people that are fake online. It is a place to excape reality for them and they can be who they want to be. Personally I like myself so I stay true. ~ Missy

10th November 2003, 00:14	#4
ShyShy Amazon Bush Woman Forum Queen Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Sticks, Queensland Posts: 8,066	I'm not that big of a whore in real life But, yeah, I'm a complete gutter mind in r.l. For the most part, when it comes to the serious threads, I know that I'd react the same way in r.l. as I post. Y'all probably privy to moments and thoughts of my life that I haven't even shared with my family. Although I try not to bring my PMS here

10th November 2003, 00:25	#5
sgtfuzzbubble011 Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 60,839	I'm a lot like BG. I'm myself online. Everyone knows my real name ('cept Pix, she still can't seem to grasp the concept ). And yes, I'm a gutterbrain like ShyShy both online and in real life. And when I'm at work, I curse a lot of the time just because I'm around a bunch of guys all day... but away from work I try to keep it to a minimum. I usually only curse online when I'm pissed or if it'll help emphasize my point. And shtuff.

10th November 2003, 00:35	#6
psyfive Forum King Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,527	I am honest online. I find its easier to tell the truth about yourself and not have to remember whom you told what. It is the internet tho so I don't expect everyone to believe anything that I say.

10th November 2003, 02:21	#10
WomanOfHeart Major Dudette Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Somewhere no one can find me...in my own head. Posts: 978	I don't have anything to hide in my real life, so there's no need for me to pretend online. I'm just a perverted, outspoken, mean what I say, say what I mean kind of girl.

10th November 2003, 04:44	#13
iomegajaz Balled and Chained Alumni Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 5,310	I honestly believe that what you just posted made sense to you. =) "My heart hates uggos." –J.D.

10th November 2003, 05:25	#14
apola_anamisha Major Dudette Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Far from the madding crowd. Posts: 643	Wtz wrong with it? I am hurt!ALl the mods are so rude......... All pop music is good music but all good music isn't pop music Wanna know more about pop music or my boy-bands? Westlife / Backstreet Boys / Savage Garden / NSync / Michael Learns to Rock

10th November 2003, 05:29	#15
Bob the Tomato Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 258	The only difference between the real me and Bob the Tomato is that Bob is a better speaker than I am, simply because I write far better than I speak.

10th November 2003, 09:18	#17
NJK FRISIAN (MOD) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: in a house Posts: 16,104	got nothing to hide - some members have my real name - what I bring into the forums is who I realy am. ( if you don't believe me you can ask the Mrs) Each Thursday a new show on Celtica Radio with Darkwave music. WINAMP SHOUTCAST

10th November 2003, 10:17	#18
Windude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: secret Posts: 289	it makes no difference as to who you are online, the govt know who you are anyway, they know everything about you, they can put a sattelite on you day or night, they don't even have to buy the Sunday times, they can read it on your doorstep. Beware of who you tell things, who you talk too. some things can remain secret. the govt doesn't know who i am or where i am, they will never know. <<<will give head for food-stamps>>>

10th November 2003, 10:24	#19
SSJ4 Gogitta Followed by Gnomes (Forum King) Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: West Virginia Googolplex: 10^10¹°° FB:/SSJ4.DominusDeus DeviantArt: DominusDeus XboX GT: A Wild Meeseeks Playstation 4: DominusDeus Posts: 7,162	The only secure internet connection is NO internet connection. By being online, they KNOW where you are windude. Plain and fucking simple.

10th November 2003, 12:21	#20
Vie Forum King Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Thoron fields and Duranium shadows. Posts: Crap mostly Posts: 8,003	I'm actauly more reserved on line than off... ..just imagine that... Member most in need of SpellCheck Lifetime Achievement Award I'm a Twitch Streamer these days, it's weird.

10th November 2003, 12:32	#21
s1138 Alumni? Join Date: May 2000 Location: joja Posts: 6,936	i am. cept i am much more quiet in person. unless i know the person. then i am quite the same. BOOGABOOGABOOGA!!!!!!!

10th November 2003, 13:25	#23
CarboHidrat Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Refrigerator Posts: 134	I am online & tell a truth.

10th November 2003, 13:25	#24
richardharris Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 132	Im real noline, the same guy that i am offline.

10th November 2003, 13:47	#25
Raz Forum King Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Manchester Posts: 6,470	No use asking it online is there. Everyone whos pretending to be someone else will say 'oh yeah i'm exactly the same'. I don't see the use of being different than real life online, i'm not trying to get anything.

10th November 2003, 15:34	#26
OutlawJim Confused (Major Dude) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,017	i'd like to think im as much like myself online as off, but you know, there are sometimes when maybe i feel like i'm playing to certain things a little, but not intentionally, just easier to do when you arent actually with the people, and i think its probably the same with most people Nobby:I have ADD.... Germ:No shit, Nobby? Nobody would have ever guessed.

10th November 2003, 16:58	#27
godoncrack Forum King Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: http://www.mossad.gov.il Posts: 2,135	Am I as offensive online as I am anywhere else? No. I am MORE offensive, more hateful, more tasteless, and twice as obscene. sin is human

10th November 2003, 18:44	#28
ElChevelle Moderator Alumni Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: the MANCANNON! Posts: 22,448	I'm much better looking in real life.

10th November 2003, 18:47	#29
Germ rules all things Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 3,149	In real life, I am god.

10th November 2003, 18:51	#30
ShyShy Amazon Bush Woman Forum Queen Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Sticks, Queensland Posts: 8,066	Which means diddly-squat to the most of us, since we're either atheist or agnostic You know I had to get you on that one, Germ

10th November 2003, 18:58	#31
ElChevelle Moderator Alumni Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: the MANCANNON! Posts: 22,448	In real life, I take drugs to deal with germs

10th November 2003, 19:15	#32
BullGawD Cool Guy. (Forum King) Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 2,122	Chev's dirty little secret: In real life, he drives a FORD. ...a blatant person.

10th November 2003, 19:16	#33
ElChevelle Moderator Alumni Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: the MANCANNON! Posts: 22,448	That's just a mean accusation, man

10th November 2003, 19:46	#34
Gonzotek Gunslinger Join Date: May 2000 Location: Terminus Posts: 4,693	What is this "Real Life" you speak of? Some kinda mmorpg? If so, I might have to try it sometime... Can you tell I'm just as geeky if not geekier in real life? And damn proud of it, I'll add. I was away for a while. But I'm feeling much better now.

10th November 2003, 19:52	#35
ShyShy Amazon Bush Woman Forum Queen Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Sticks, Queensland Posts: 8,066	Hey Gonzo! http://forums.winamp.com/showthread....highlight=geek

10th November 2003, 20:15	#36
Gonzotek Gunslinger Join Date: May 2000 Location: Terminus Posts: 4,693	Hehe, nice one .. The only real difference I can perceive between flesh and blood me and online me is the reactions of others to my actions/words. None of you have ever met the awkward, self-doubting high school version of me(unless you attended Gateway RHS between 1992-1996, and if you did, WHY HAVEN'T YOU EVER TOLD ME?!? :P). The people who've been around me all my life remember that period, and it (I feel) taints their view of me, (sometimes a little, sometimes a lot). They (mostly all of them) have never read any of my 4000+ posts here. I'm the same person either way, but I can sense big differences in people who meet me for the first time, nowadays, and those that have known me for a long time....and between those two groups and the online group. Does anyone else get that kind of feeling or have similar thoughts? I was away for a while. But I'm feeling much better now.

10th November 2003, 20:32	#37
godoncrack Forum King Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: http://www.mossad.gov.il Posts: 2,135	Change has knocked a great deal on my door. sin is human

10th November 2003, 20:33	#38
morgado Major Dude Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: away from my baby Posts: 1,097	Well, I try to be most honest and real on-line, but I have to be VERY smart ... 'cause there are many cases here from children and even old people been robed 'cause of telling the truth about theirselves on-line, so, I think we have to, something like predicitng when can we be much true on-line, but I try to be it ! I Love You Ana Luiza MSN

10th November 2003, 20:38	#39
White Raven Little Winged One Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Canada, now UK Posts: 4,174	I keep it a personal policy -- What I say here, is what I'd say in real life. So you guys know my personality from my posting. Cheerio... just as feathery as ever \| portfolio \| a poignant quote