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Originally posted by kosmicjack
I don't think it's bad in moderation, but being more satisfied or fulfilled on-line than in the real world can only breed disillusionment. Lasting happiness and confidence can only be achieved in the real world.
Originally posted by The_Alarmist2012
...users seem to refer to the "real world" as if it is some other place where everything is real as opposed to here where everything is not???
Originally posted by SystemiK
I think my real life identity lines up pretty well with my online personna. I find that in RL I tend to go out of my way to be polite and helpful to others and I see pretty much the same tendencies here at ATS. I don't care much to be the center of attention in RL and for the most part I'm the same way here. I
Originally posted by The_Alarmist2012
You can look at many posts in this thread and find the use of "real life" or "RL" real wold etc.
The point is, if you are indeed being yourself here, why is everything outside of what you do online referred to as REAL?
Originally posted by The_Alarmist2012
You can look at many posts in this thread and find the use of "real life" or "RL" real wold etc.
The point is, if you are indeed being yourself here, why is everything outside of what you do online referred to as REAL?
Originally posted by The_Alarmist2012
After being here at ATS, involved in a few discussions, reading through many others. I am curious about how people really express themselves in the real world verses what they do here in these forums.
How many of you would step forward in a group of people, friends, peers or coworkers and freely express your thoughts or views on the topics you get involved in here at ATS?
Are you the same YOU here at ATS that you are in the real world?
Originally posted by sc2099
So my question to you is why are you so differenet in real life?
Originally posted by sc2099
We all play roles but some don't like to admit it.