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Internet vs. In Person

Do you talk to people online the same as you would talk to them in person?

  • Yes

    Votes: 11 33.3%

  • No

    Votes: 6 18.2%

  • Sort of

    Votes: 14 42.4%

  • I haven't really thought about it

    Votes: 2 6.1%
  • Total voters
    33
Temporal said:
I've made online friends before and met them in person, and there is a stark contrast between the way they talk to people online and the way they talk to them in person.

A lot of people say things online that they would never dare say in person because there is anonymity on the internet. So I'm curious to see how people vote here.
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I'm mellow, pleasant, understanding and patient in person - but still honest, just in a nice way.

There's probably not a single person on this forum who will believe that. :)
 
It's more difficult to be charming on the internet than in person.
 
Tucker is actually a Packers fan in person.

I'm probably a little more withdrawn in person, until I've gotten a hold of what kind of people I am working with, then I open up probably a bit more than I do here.

One thing I've noticed about the internet, is that if it were a gauge of our society, nobody would ever shop at Wal-Mart, eat at Pizza hut or McDonalds, etc... everyone on the internet seems to be intent on being too cool for mainstream products/services.
 
WI Crippler said:
One thing I've noticed about the internet, is that if it were a gauge of our society, nobody would ever shop at Wal-Mart, eat at Pizza hut or McDonalds, etc... everyone on the internet seems to be intent on being too cool for mainstream products/services.
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I've never shopped at Wal-Mart.
 
I'm nicer in real life and only about one-quarter as tough.
 
WI Crippler said:
Once they figure out a way to exploit kangaroo hides and make cheap products out of them, it will come to your shores.
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:prof Kangaroo leather is actually cheaper, stronger and better for the environment than cow leather.
 
WI Crippler said:
Once they figure out a way to exploit kangaroo hides and make cheap products out of them, it will come to your shores.
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I am waiting for the marketing on that one. Jump higher with kangaroo shoes! :mrgreen:
 
WI Crippler said:
Tucker is actually a Packers fan in person.
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You evil bastard.


One thing I've noticed about the internet, is that if it were a gauge of our society, nobody would ever shop at Wal-Mart, eat at Pizza hut or McDonalds, etc... everyone on the internet seems to be intent on being too cool for mainstream products/services.
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I never shop at Walmart because I'm loyal to Target. It's true that I never eat Pizza Hut, but that is because I have a lot of real pizza places within walking distance of my home. If everyone lived where I do, nobody would eat Pizza Hut. It's not about being cool, it's about being lucky.

And I just finished a McDonald's bacon egg and cheese bagel befor eI started typing this. Other than their breakfast food, though, I don't eat McDonald's. I prefer Wendy's.
 
Tucker Case said:
I never shop at Walmart because I'm loyal to Target. It's true that I never eat Pizza Hut, but that is because I have a lot of real pizza places within walking distance of my home. If everyone lived where I do, nobody would eat Pizza Hut. It's not about being cool, it's about being lucky.

And I just finished a McDonald's bacon egg and cheese bagel befor eI started typing this. Other than their breakfast food, though, I don't eat McDonald's. I prefer Wendy's.
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Well yeah, but you aren't cool.
 
spud_meister said:
:lol: Most soccer players shoes are made from kangaroo leather.
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Thanks Spud I needed another reason not to watch Soccer. ( Reason #330: try to collapse the Australian Economy.):mrgreen:
 
Tucker Case said:
You evil bastard.




I never shop at Walmart because I'm loyal to Target. It's true that I never eat Pizza Hut, but that is because I have a lot of real pizza places within walking distance of my home. If everyone lived where I do, nobody would eat Pizza Hut. It's not about being cool, it's about being lucky.

And I just finished a McDonald's bacon egg and cheese bagel befor eI started typing this. Other than their breakfast food, though, I don't eat McDonald's. I prefer Wendy's.
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I shop at Walmart and I often pray that I don't wind up on the pages of "People of Walmart" each time I set foot into that blasted place.
 
TheGirlNextDoor said:
I shop at Walmart and I often pray that I don't wind up on the pages of "People of Walmart" each time I set foot into that blasted place.
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Walmart is our friend.
 
TheGirlNextDoor said:
I shop at Walmart and I often pray that I don't wind up on the pages of "People of Walmart" each time I set foot into that blasted place.
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I can probably count on one hand the total number of times I've been in a Walmart. Mostly while on vacation somewhere and I would stop in early in the morning for supplies or somehting. But a couple of weeks ago my wife sent me there to get something and I was forced to go in there when it was busy.

I haven't slept in weeks.
 
Tucker Case said:
I can probably count on one hand the total number of times I've been in a Walmart. Mostly while on vacation somewhere and I would stop in early in the morning for supplies or somehting. But a couple of weeks ago my wife sent me there to get something and I was forced to go in there when it was busy.

I haven't slept in weeks.
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They just built a "Super WalMart" here about a year ago. Let me tell you... it's anything but super. Never before have I seen so many spaghetti stained wife beaters, pajama pants and slippers walking around in one location in my entire life.

Oh. And spandex that is stretched to maximum capacity. :shock:
 
Tucker Case said:
I can probably count on one hand the total number of times I've been in a Walmart. .
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I can do even better than that.

My regard for Walmart can be expressed with just one finger.
 
Gardener said:
I can do even better than that.

My regard for Walmart can be expressed with just one finger.
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TheGirlNextDoor said:
I shop at Walmart and I often pray that I don't wind up on the pages of "People of Walmart" each time I set foot into that blasted place.
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I keep trying to get on that website each time I go in.
 
WI Crippler said:
I keep trying to get on that website each time I go in.
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:lol: Let me know if you succeed, Crip. Then I can say, "I knew Crip before...."
 
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