JeeepersOPCowpet Bay, Saint Thomas Virgin Islands (USA)6,482 posts
joyaepace: I am a little bit more daring on the forum than in real life, but also thinking more how to say what I want to say. But same person still. At least that is what I think!
Me too. It's that barrier we call a monitor that protects us...makes us braver I think.
This is the way I am in real life. When people have problems I will sit down with them and listen to them and other times I'll joke around and hav a few laughs.
People don't always see themselves as others do. We also tend to be on good behavior when 1st meeting someone new. Ever hear Billy Joel "The Stranger"? Sad but for many the song is a reality. I try to be just me wherever I am. Played all the headgames and tried to impress people when I was much younger. I like who I am and most people with a good self-concept are themselves or very close to it. I have met on internet people who are the same as in person, people who are nothing like on sites too. I try to keep it real, sometimes too honest. Good thread Jeepers, if that is who you are,hmmmm.
vyoletaArkaroola, South Australia Australia1,050 posts
Jeeepers: Is it you posting on the threads ? Or are you someone else ? I mean, how you present yourself on the forums, is this how you are in reality ? Are you braver, or shy, or the same person on the outside ?
If I were to meet you out on the streets, would I be meeting the same personality as I get to know here ?
I am pretty off and on... Me too.
No, I look much better in reality. Take it or leave it, but make up your mind.
Jeeepers: Is it you posting on the threads ? Or are you someone else ? I mean, how you present yourself on the forums, is this how you are in reality ? Are you braver, or shy, or the same person on the outside ?
If I were to meet you out on the streets, would I be meeting the same personality as I get to know here ?
I am pretty off and on... Me too.
I am told I am a lot different. (In a nice way). Many people expected a stand-offish person, who was a bit dour.
Very not me at all, so the impression I give here must be a lot harsher than I am in reality, (however that happens).
I can be a bit bashful/shy in reality, though just as chatty.
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