1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

online vs IRL

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by Kamina, Jun 22, 2013.

  1. Kamina

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2013
    Messages:
    318
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Canada
    Does anyone else act differently online versus irl?? Just wondering because I'm a lot more outgoing and more willing to talk to other people. I'm also really introverted irl but I feel like a extrovert when I go online. Talking to another human being doesn't seem as intimidating in my opinion!
     
  2. Randy

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Aug 23, 2012
    Messages:
    3,784
    Likes Received:
    2
    Location:
    Texas
    Gender:
    Male
    Gender Pronoun:
    He
    Sexual Orientation:
    Gay
    Out Status:
    Some people
    I tend to think I don't act differently but maybe I do. I tend to be an incredible introvert irl and online I am more outgoing.

    Difference or similarity depends on the day though.
     
  3. MerBear

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Dec 25, 2012
    Messages:
    3,056
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    east coast
    I am myself online.....i can be myself better online.
    If you talked to me in real life, i probably wouldn't be myself
     
  4. PurpleRain

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2013
    Messages:
    696
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Skyrim... I have no life, and enjoy it. :D
    Gender:
    Female (trans*)
    Gender Pronoun:
    She
    Sexual Orientation:
    Questioning
    Out Status:
    Out to everyone
    Exactly this. I'm probably the shyest person ever in real life. There's a reason Fluttershy is my avatar. :grin:
     
  5. Randy

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Aug 23, 2012
    Messages:
    3,784
    Likes Received:
    2
    Location:
    Texas
    Gender:
    Male
    Gender Pronoun:
    He
    Sexual Orientation:
    Gay
    Out Status:
    Some people
    Ikr? My life exactly also. I abs. adore that picture of Fluttershy as your avatar. :grin:
     
  6. StefaniW

    StefaniW Guest

    Deeerp, no, I am exactly the same semi-obnoxious, loud-mouth italian transgirl online as I am in real life. My personality doesn't change EVA.
     
  7. Amerigo

    Full Member

    Joined:
    May 30, 2013
    Messages:
    860
    Likes Received:
    1
    Location:
    between land and sea
    yeah i talk so much nonsense online and irl i don't talk much at all
     
  8. mickey1101

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Feb 18, 2013
    Messages:
    366
    Likes Received:
    1
    Location:
    Atlanta
    Gender:
    Genderqueer
    Gender Pronoun:
    They
    Sexual Orientation:
    Bisexual
    Out Status:
    Some people
    I feel like I'm more open here even though IRL I'm far from an introvert Idk what it is...
     
  9. stuffiscool

    stuffiscool Guest

    :grin: You go girl!

    ---------- Post added 22nd Jun 2013 at 08:39 PM ----------

    I'm more aggressive and sarcastic online (naturally a passive-aggressive personality). I'd like to think I'm a little more humorous and diva-ish as well...
     
  10. ForgottenRose

    Joined:
    Oct 18, 2012
    Messages:
    756
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Louisiana
    Gender:
    Male
    Sexual Orientation:
    Gay
    Out Status:
    All but family
    A bit more shy, but if I know you for about a week, I act completely different.
     
  11. Bolin

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2011
    Messages:
    4,335
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    South Carolina
    The way I speak is the only real difference. I'm much more reserved and concise in my speech offline than online, mostly because I have a big problem with stammering over my words when I'm nervous (and I am nervous in most social situations).
     
  12. Valerie

    Valerie Guest

    Joined:
    May 5, 2013
    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    In my house
    Gender:
    Female
    Sexual Orientation:
    Lesbian
    Out Status:
    Out to everyone
    No, I am the same online and IRL. What you read here is what you hear out there :slight_smile:
    The only difference is that IRL, I speak french and here, I write in english.. but that's it!
     
  13. Night Rain

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2012
    Messages:
    1,647
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Asia
    I'm much less aggressive IRL. In fact I'm too friendly.
     
  14. Candace

    Regular Member

    Joined:
    May 8, 2013
    Messages:
    3,819
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Southeastern U.S.
    Gender:
    Male
    No, people can tell my personality by the way I write and what I say on here, hahaha

    I'm pretty much the same!
     
  15. Sartoris

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Nov 12, 2011
    Messages:
    2,547
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Upstate New York
    Gender:
    Male
    Gender Pronoun:
    He
    Sexual Orientation:
    Other
    Out Status:
    Some people
    Yes and no.

    I interact slightly less with others in person than online. But when I interact with others online, at least person-to-person, I tend to express myself more in depth.
     
  16. FruitFly

    Regular Member

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2013
    Messages:
    805
    Likes Received:
    1
    Location:
    England
    Gender:
    Female
    I'm friendlier offline. Online I tend to keep myself to myself with little to no attempt at building friendships unless there is some degree of offline interaction between us.