| HeatherB |
01-21-2013 12:00 PM |
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Originally Posted by cheezemziez
(Post 410935)
This isn't really a vent, more of an observation of mine.
People say that having online friends is dangerous, bad, antisocial, and will make you awkward and obsessed with technology. But if you're actually sensible about it, then it can really be better than a lot of IRL friendships, and help you become a better person.
Whilst stuff that isn't said out loud can be misinterpreted, online conversations don't have as much pressure to answer immediately, and you are able to consider the wisdom of posting what you type as you type it. If you realize that it's something that will hurt someone, then you can just not post it.
You're able to look back on your conversations if someone does get upset, and see what you've done to offend or hurt them, so that you can apologise properly and try not to repeat the mistake.
You can't judge people on appearance (unless of course, you're doing a video chat). Whilst some people do hold the belief that judging someone by how they look is shallow and superficial, even they do change their attitudes subconsciously based on how someone looks. Online, you judge people by how they act, how good of a person they are, by who they are rather than how pretty or skinny or tall or whatever they are. And that can carry into real life to, to make you wait until you've done something other than just glimpse them to judge anyone.
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Damn straight.
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Originally Posted by pluzzle
(Post 411859)
I feel like I'm not accepted here because I don't like certain bands, or shows, or anything. Asdfghjkl
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Hon, most of my internet friends aren't because we like the same things--it's actually because we dislike the same things, and also, because we're going through the same things (physically, mentally, emotionally, whatever). Besides, as two people have aforementioned, you're great to talk to. And I accept you as well. :') |
