How does the anonymity you use while posting on this message board....

[Raava]

How much more open tho, like what are the boundaries the anonymity has expanded in you in regards to the thoughts you share?

Not that much more that is why I said I was pretty much the same. I set boundaries period, at least I try to. Here and in real life, there are certain things I won't talk about.

For example, someone asked me a question on here that I danced around. I wouldn't answer. They said what does it matter, we are online, never met blah blah. That didn't matter to me I still didn't answer because I had a limit about that. It could be shyness, how I was raised, or whatever I always had things I kept to myself. I am pretty open too, but with certain things there is a boundary.

On this site in particular I am less open because I have seen how people take things and run with it.

 

[JasonSJackson]

However, not with co-workers. I draw the line with them, because I have to see them every day. I don't put up a front, I just keep it cordial, friendly and maybe talk about current events, like you said.

This is a good example of what I'm saying. You don't share certain things with your coworkers because of the level of anonymity you have with them (you see them everyday) so you express the thoughts you share with them accordingly.

So the thoughts you share on this message board because of the anonymity you have here (not having to to see these people everyday) are more open then the ones you share with your coworkers. How open tho, where is your line? And how did you come to draw it?

 

[Rusty Dusty]

This is a good question. I just joined, this is actually my first post.

My goal is to be the man I am in real life. I'm a notorious lurker and I've always notice users being abnormally inconsiderate for the sake of developing a personality that garners attention. It seems like negativity gives you the most attention online the quickest.

I can't imagine they'd be that way in person.

 

[concise]

Like would you tell a complete stranger you met in person about the Christmas Eve party you lied to your cousin about and how you skipped out on getting together with your family alltogether?

You've never gotten into a conversation with a stranger before? They tend to be great because you never have to see them again. Same thing here, most of us will never physically meet, so it's not the same as talking to coworkers.

 

[mozichrome]

same opinions i have off line.

 

[JasonSJackson]

You've never gotten into a conversation with a stranger before? They tend to be great because you never have to see them again. Same thing here, most of us will never physically meet, so it's not the same as talking to coworkers.

Yea, i've had convo's with strangers but I'm still on point with the things I share with them.

For example, I may be rappin to the coolest nikka in the world on some real shyt but at the same time I may not rap to the nikka about shyt about my money for sense of, among other things, knowing that just because I percieve I may not see him again....his perception could be that he's going to make sure to see me again.

So there are lines we draw in all our interactions. I'm interested to know how the anonymity this forum provides affects those lines.

 

[JasonSJackson]

same opinions i have off line.

U don't express them the same tho right?

 

[mozichrome]

U don't express them the same tho right?

no, not always.
is this asked because of the whole "im supposedly always negative" crap on here

 

[JasonSJackson]

no, not always.
is this asked because of the whole "im supposedly always negative" crap on here

I'm not familiar with your posts like that so I wouldn't define them as a whole.

I have seen you come into some topics you disapprove of and make a sharp statement showing that about the issue. Do you do that in real life? If not, how do you handle those types of topics in real life?

 

[mozichrome]

I'm not familiar with your posts like that so I wouldn't define them as a whole.

I have seen you come into some topics you disapprove of and make a sharp statement showing that about the issue. Do you do that in real life? If not, how do you handle those types of topics in real life?

i work in a business office, making a sharp comment isnt always the best thing. i'll make a comment on something if i agree/dont. but i know to hold a comment inside my head

 

[JasonSJackson]

i work in a business office, making a sharp comment isnt always the best thing. i'll make a comment on something if i agree/dont. but i know to hold a comment inside my head

thanks for the honesty.

This is something im attempting to gauge with this thread....

 

[61 Corpses]

To me, this isn't a place to lie and pretend to be someone else. I understand that it is for a lot of people though. So no, it doesn't affect my thoughts or opinions at all.

I am the pretty much the same person. Maybe you could say I am a tad bit more open, because I don't talk to strangers randomly about topics. Other than that, my opinions are the same. I simply express my opinion I didn't come online to be someone else. I never understood that.

Both of you two are very nice looking

 

[IronFist]

....affect the thoughts you share with others?

The fact is, unless you put your name and personal info out there similiar to the n1ggerian Kenneth, you are using some level of anonymity when you post here.

Sure, some people publicly reveal more things then others in regards to their personal info (pics, where you live, where you work, etc.) but everyone (even Kenneth) uses some anonymity when posting here.

So, How does whatever anonymity you have on here, and off, affect the thoughts you decide to share with others? Like, what are some thoughts you share on here that you wouldn't share offline to people that you are less anonymous too?

Online and In Real Life, you living by two key components and believe me it shows

1.)Communication - Self-Explanatory over a billion words in the English language and some statistics say we use like 4,500 a day if not more.

and the Other being:

2.) Interpretation (whether folks like to admit it are not) - Interpretation (views and opinions, etc) is always there. I could post a picture and be wearing some weak ass gear and some shelltoes thats bend up , hairline push back 6 inches looking toreback ( make no mistake im a fresh dude so this wouldnt happen) however hypothetically speaking, i'll prolly get clown for 5 pages if not more. Same goes for a woman who you see at the club thats body is right, looking good and if you a real dude , you're going to say either "Sweetheart, is hella sexy" or you going to jibbed at her. (you see her and intreperting her a certain way.....you may even say something negative) Even the way we dap says something "who is agreeing with who" in a sense. If you try to woo a chick you might speak with a certain tone (usually a gentle tone) or inflection in your words. it hit the psyche and resonates with people. Lingering effect which is one of the reasons we remember certain shyt that couldve been told to us 10-11 years ago.

As Far As The Nigerian goes the brother has a major problem with wanting to seek Validation. Ive say it many times. And i stand on what i said. PERIOD.

Me I know what to put out there and what not too because like i said about like it or not your going to be judge whether that criticism is.....Positive or Negative....... Such is the case when i make certain threads in The Booth....some cats may say (interpreted) " man them dudes is wack" or it can be something they gravitate towards. Even though im somewhat reserve in real life BUT can you get an understanding of me....in small doses

 

[IronFist]

Not that much more that is why I said I was pretty much the same. I set boundaries period, at least I try to. Here and in real life, there are certain things I won't talk about.

For example, someone asked me a question on here that I danced around. I wouldn't answer. They said what does it matter, we are online, never met blah blah. That didn't matter to me I still didn't answer because I had a limit about that. It could be shyness, how I was raised, or whatever I always had things I kept to myself. I am pretty open too, but with certain things there is a boundary.

On this site in particular I am less open because I have seen how people take things and run with it.

good to be that way somewhat.

 

[JasonSJackson]

Not that much more that is why I said I was pretty much the same. I set boundaries period, at least I try to. Here and in real life, there are certain things I won't talk about.

For example, someone asked me a question on here that I danced around. I wouldn't answer. They said what does it matter, we are online, never met blah blah. That didn't matter to me I still didn't answer because I had a limit about that. It could be shyness, how I was raised, or whatever I always had things I kept to myself. I am pretty open too, but with certain things there is a boundary.

On this site in particular I am less open because I have seen how people take things and run with it.

What specific apprehensions do you have in regards to sharing your thoughts here?