rockrabbit: Not looking for comments as such just the numbers in the poll . Be honest,
I think Im pretty much the same. We all have different modes of course, Like work mode or parent mode etc. But Im pretty free with my honest opinions here.
I'm another one who's a lot more standoffish in real life.. Events in my life have made me very cautious around people-especially if I don't know them. But once I get comfortable around a certain place or person, I tend to be quite loud and sarcastic. Granted, it depends on the setting, as well. I can be incredibly warm and sympathetic if someone needs. That quality, I show to everyone, no matter if I know them. All in all, I use online socialization as a kind of buffer. Behind my computer screen, no one can hurt me. No one can do the things that others have done to me. Therefore, I'm free to show who I am a lot sooner than I feel in person.
Not different... just that there's so much more going on face to face. Here, I only speak up on things that interest me... half the time it's because stupid people say stupid stuff that gets me going.
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