Posted: Apr 23, 2008, 9:21 PM CST
Jimi123499 wrote:Hey Everybody.....
Just wanted some advice on what everyone thinks about online chatting. In everyday life we talk to people in the work place, in the street and everywhere.......We know the way people talk to us in person is judged by vocal tone and body language...
Online unless you have cam or microphone you cant see or hear the person on the other end.....But this also can be misleading...
I just wanted to know.....
How can we tell people online are real or otherwise?
What are the things to look for with scammers etc.....
Gimmee some feedback?
Now THAT is a dam good question!!!!!
Ive gotta say, I'm me, regardless of who I talk too or where I am. If people dont like it, they can shove it where the sun don't shine lol.
It is quite intimidating here cause you DONT know if the people you talk to are for real or not. Its easy enough for some to lie and mislead in person, let alone over the net, it seems.
Personally, I just ask alot of questions over time. Eventually the lies trip over themselves and the truth comes out slowly. The real person emerges. No one can be someone they're not for too long.
Personally I am quite open, but at the same time, very guarded about myself now - my heart/feelings anyway. One bitten twice shy.
I'd just suggest to keep talking to whoever you're interested in, for ATLEAST afew weeks - and keep asking questions. If you ever have any doubts or hesitations about something - act on them. Trust your instinct.
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