I've always wondered what goes on behind the screen of others.
most of us think we know the tone or mood of whoever we argue with, talk to or simply troll but we never truly know if they really are mad or not. words in text can be very shady and mysterious. often more than not do we see that most people grow a pair when hidden behind a screen.
and its made me wonder if its a subconscious thing that shows how we really are as a society and how the internet kind of makes it easier for some people who are usually quiet and awkward have a say.
I've noticed some of the louder users are some of the shyest IRL. which brings the question whether you truly are different irl personality wise even though you may say that you'd say the same IRL. you cannot hold the thought that maybe subconsciously the whole concept still makes you feel more esteemed.
maybe hiding behind it, allows you to show who you really are when not limited.
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I would say that I am pretty similar between online and IRL. Online, I often feel as if my posts are misinterpreted, sometimes as being a little on the hostile or condescending side. I feel bad when I let this happen. It's a symptom of having a sarcastic sense of humor, and a group of friends that joke around with me in a absurd kinda way where we say things ironically or say things that we know just aren't true to how we feel, but it sounds funny. This absolutely never translates well through a text format, so when IRL my tone of voice and facial expression would indicate that what I'm saying is supposed to be good natured teasing or self deprecating, it can instead cone across as harsh or even insulting. It's something I try to keep in mind but often forget. So sometimes in trying to be careful about what I say and to get my message across respectfully and clearly, I end up making posts, like this one, that are longer than they need to be.