In psychology it is called the disinhibition effect:Very nice article. Thanks a lot.
Click Link to read the psychology of internet peronas: http://users.rider.edu/~suler/psycyber/disinhibit.html Originally Posted by Sensia
Not real sure about this one. I have met people from these type boards that were complete assholes, that are really very docile and meek in person, who wouldn't dream of being the way they are online with people face to face.I agree. Online personas are not ones true self. And God forbid you get words mixed up lol. There were no words mixed the the "Whale Wars" shit, that was aimed at being mean and nasty. Actually that isn't me. I have respect for someone who stays healthy and takes care of themselves, but simple fact not everyone does. Safe hobbying!
It does say something about ones personality when you see their posting style. What they really harbor deep down inside comes out on an anonymous internet board. What they really think they wouldn't say to people in a social setting or face to face, but say so openly on an internet board.
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In psychology it is called the disinhibition effect:
Click Link to read the psychology of internet peronas: http://users.rider.edu/~suler/psycyber/disinhibit.html
"While online people may feel they have more opportunities to present themselves as they would like to present themselves, particularly in the carefully composed text of asynchronous communication. They may have more chances to convey thoughts and emotions that go "deeper" than the seemingly superficial persona of everyday living. These opportunities are very valuable aspects of cyberspace, but not necessarily evidence of a more true self. What we reveal about ourselves spontaneously, often right on the surface for others to see but without our being consciously awareness of it, may be just as real and true". Originally Posted by Sensia
I rather keep peace! Originally Posted by bustyamyReally? Don't make people start cutting and pasting your "making peace" posts here...
That pic in WU avatar is just from last week, my cleavage is getting a bit out of control at the moment Originally Posted by ValerieNo they're not!!! Let nature do what nature does.
I thought that the spider hole was created for the purpose of threads like 'Whale Wars.'Every MOD will have a different opinion on that. "Whale Wars" came from frustration. We can only follow the rules however LOOSE the interpretation might be. Insults at specified people are the just of the rules and not generalities.
Maybe one of the mods can address this. Originally Posted by DEAR_JOHN
That pic in WU avatar is just from last week, my cleavage is getting a bit out of control at the moment Originally Posted by Valeriebut are they soft and squishy with a ski jump type slope to them when you are standing or are they hard and poke your eye out pointy like fresh bolt ons?