Is it normal to exercise a high degree of caution when posting online

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Many people online will become completely disinhibited and say whatever they want to without thinking, i.e. GIFT. However, I do not. Whenever I post things, I tend to have the attitude "If you wouldn't say this in real life, don't say it online" for the most part, which in my book pretty much means be as polite as possible, don't insult, and think before you comment instead of just spewing whatever's on your mind. I'm not saying that I don't post ANYTHING that I wouldn't say in an unanonymous crowd or even with a live person behind a screen: I post a whole bunch of stuff that I wouldn't say in real life. However, I often refrain from posting the things that would stir a furor in real life or the more sensitive personal topics.

Is it normal to behave this way when online?

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Based on 56 votes (43 yes)
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  • [Old Memory]
    9 years ago

    I think it is a normal attitude to have. It is easy to forget about manners when posting online. I admit that I am no saint in this respect either. I think it all depends on the type of comment or post you are responding to. If it seems to be more serious and genuine I try to give a more serious and genuine response. If the post is just plain ridiculous or a joke I tailor my answer to that.

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  • daydreamer394
    9 years ago

    It's sensible - more people should be like you.

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  • allisonhamershamn260
    9 years ago

    piss off ya pussy.

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  • Dr.Moe_Lester
    9 years ago

    A/S/L ?

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  • RoseIsabella
    9 years ago

    You sound like s class act!

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    • VirgilManly
      9 years ago

      I'm a lot like the original poster. I'm dignified, reserved and considerate. Would you like to see my penis?

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      • RoseIsabella
        9 years ago

        Nope.

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        • VirgilManly
          9 years ago

          You'll notice I did ask first opposed to just waving it about.

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          • RoseIsabella
            9 years ago

            Yes, and I appreciate your style, lowland gorilla.

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  • handsignals
    9 years ago

    Probably best if you stay away from 4chan Bro.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      9 years ago

      I know. I tried looking at /b/ for a few minutes, and saw nasty things that I wish to unsee.

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  • poon_jabber
    9 years ago

    not me.. i'm a pussy in person. it's easier to hide behind a computer

    Online I can ask a girl if she has a juicy pussy.. if she takes it up the butt. if she deep throats.. if she likes DP.. w/o getting slapped

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    • 53739
      8 years ago

      me too

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