Is it normal that i act like this?

Online, I act like a completely immature, stupid, verbally abusive bitch. But in real life, I wouldn't say 99% of the things I do on the computer. I'm not the demeanor people see most of on here. In fact, if you ever met me in real life I'd likely just say hi/how are you and go back to be alone in my bedroom. I'm not actually one for socialization/potential conflict. I strongly oppose conflict in real life.

While there are true topics that really concern me (overpopulation and such), I'm not nearly as passionate or aggressive about it IRL. I hardly speak of it as I mostly spend time listening to music, playing video games, and watching Let's Plays.

The reason why I act the way I do online is because that's what it is: The Internet. It gives me free rein to act however I want. A outlet. But none of the mean or cruel things I say are genuine (It's like playing pretend). But I'm not evil, crazy, or cruel. I'm not condoning my behavior at all. I know it's wrong and I apologize to all that had to deal with it. But none of it is real.

If anything, it just means I'm a bored individual that needs to play more video games than hang out on a site that views conflicting to mine exist.

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Comments ( 10 )
  • charli.m

    You acknowledge that what you say is mean and cruel. So why do it?

    And it IS real. You are talking to real people, not robots. Your actions have consequences.

    You're the one who has control over your actions. It's your responsibility, no one elses.

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    • Ellenna

      Oh well said, saved me saying almost exactly the same thing!

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  • noid

    Apologies online don't mean much if we don't know who they are from.

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    • Ellenna

      Good point. Another good point is that apologies are worth nothing without a genuine commitment to not repeat the behaviour you're apologising for: without that apologies mean nothing at all

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  • FlatTire25

    Everyone does that. Some in more moderate ways and some in more extreme ways. I'ts easier to be different and more radical behind a monitor and a keyboard. You're totally normal.

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    • Ellenna

      Speak for yourself, I don't believe everyone does that

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  • slings_and_arrows

    I was thinking of making a post like this too. I think I owe a few peeps an apology. Ive been acting a bit ott.

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  • Freedom_

    Is it possible that that IS who you are, but you are too afraid to show it irl? You kind of contradicted yourself at the end saying that you should stay away from the internet where people's views conflict with yours. Are they your views or are they pretend views? BTW I don't think withdrawing into video games is the answer. Maybe just try to express yourself differently?

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  • thegypsysailor

    I'm pretty much the same on or off the internet. I call em as I see em and if folks don't like it, then tough titties. However, I don't often run across the kind of morons, nut jobs and messed up people IRL as I seem to online.
    Some even on the boating forums, believe it or not!

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  • Fucwutyurgoingthru

    Someone who has a mouth online and manners when real confrontation is a possibility is a coward. From behind your fabricated identity where you are safe and can run away at any moment gives you have balls. Don't be a coward. It is on my list of top five worst things a man can be. It should make your list too. It's also undesirable in women but I hold them to a different standard

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