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[Chaos]

I guess I act the same. Wait no, I'm a lot more hyper in real life, and really quiet if I don't know anyone else in the room. I guess you could say I get all of my confidence from friends.

[routerbad]

Just a general question: Do you post the same way you'd speak normally with another person?

I'll provide an example. I know some people who communicate very differently online than they do in person. On forums, these people attempt to sound more intelligent by using more difficult words and very carefully constructing their posts before posting. In person, however, these same people speak like the average layman, with a more limited vocabulary and much less 'commitment' towards the quality of their statements.

I suppose there is always a motive to these sorts of things. I never asked them why they change their speech online, but I imagine they do it for some amount of 'e-respect.' By sounding more intelligent, they better fit in with people they admire online, and are looked up to by other juniors who read their posts.

So what about you? I realize some people might want to lie, but please do be honest as reading a lie would a waste of time for those curious. Is your 'speech' online the same as your speech in person or is it synthetic (whether it be a product of wanting recognition or some other personal motive)?

Honestly I talk a little differently than I type. My brain mouth filter is not as effiecient as the one that controls my typing. It gives me time, not to make myself appear more intelligent but to allow my passions to cool before posting. Unfortunately for some people the opposite is true, and they feel empowered by the perceived anonymity of online communications and have issues controlling tonality of the written word. These people are often less aggressive in person. For me, after 8 years in the Marine Corps, my vocabulary is not clean and is more aggressive than I tend to convey through writing.

Good question! This would make an interesting behavioral study.

I guess I act the same. Wait no, I'm a lot more hyper in real life, and really quiet if I don't know anyone else in the room. I guess you could say I get all of my confidence from friends.

I'm also super hyper around people I know and feel confortable with, so much so they ask constantly what I'm on, which is life of course

[Portal]

I think many of us talk differently here because we can. If the average layperson came here, they'd be quite confused. I know I'm on the 3DS and WiiU Forums because I don't have anyone else of my caliber to talk about gaming with.

[WaddleDee]

I tend to be more polite online (not that I'm rude), since most of my online-time is either in games or on this forum. And at either one I'm looking for friendly people to play/chat with, not enemies.

[routerbad]

I tend to be more polite online (not that I'm rude), since most of my online-time is either in games or on this forum. And at either one I'm looking for friendly people to play/chat with, not enemies.

Very good point, its also more fun to be wrong when you were polite to begin with, because you learn and don't feel the need to defend yourself. For me especially in political discussions, let the other guy get angry and flippant, it helps me prove my point that much more.

[Lain]

I'm pretty much different online than irl in which in real life i'm more outgoing than online where i'm funny and shy.

I don't really consider you shy online :I I'd actually say you're more outgoing than me online.

[Occult Satanist]

I bet no one can guess what im like in real life

[Power_Peach]

Hmm this post seems to make me think...

"Does my speech change from online to in-person?"

Well when it comes down to it.. Yes it does, but not for the reasons of it being Synthetic.. If anything my speech online is more articulate than in real life because of the ability to convey my thoughts easier, as well as put it into grammatical context easier. I suffer from various flaws due to a learning disability, so when it comes to online interactions I am able to put forth a stronger foot to state my meanings directly; although deep down it is the way I wish i was. This is a very appreciated thread to be honest that I would'nt want butchered because it is a nice topic to keep us thinking... Who is the real us and what does virtuality really do to the core principals in one's life.. Does it steer us in the right direction or does temptation and other factors mislead us to put on a persona that is contrary to how we truly live. Does a gay man put on football gear on his avatar to make him be percieved as straight? and Masculine.. Sociologically speaking this topic is quite juicy and honestly I think that we all need to step back and not just look at speech but do the "mannerisms" change as well.. Does virtuality even change the Ego and the ID of the person to make it so their embodiment to the virtual name or creation becomes a finer line in the grand scheme to where our virtuality is ourselves and thus losing our real perspective on what our goals and virtues in life truly are.

[Chaotix]

I don't really consider you shy online :I I'd actually say you're more outgoing than me online.

Hmm...you do have a good point there.