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Is there a difference
« on: February 11, 2008, 04:17:56 AM »
Between RL and the internets?

I started wondering, when I saw Vodzy's
question. My social life, my love life, and now
my career, are all centered around the net.
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Re: Is there a difference
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2008, 04:25:39 AM »
There is a difference between WoW and real life.
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This brain could do with some more dimethyltryptamine.

What is the difference between ignorance and apathy? "I don't know and I don't care."

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Re: Is there a difference
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2008, 04:27:35 AM »
Even if you're working as a sellsword?
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Re: Is there a difference
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2008, 04:29:28 AM »
I don't play WoW. Over my head.
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Re: Is there a difference
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2008, 04:34:53 AM »
rl has better graphix
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Re: Is there a difference
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2008, 04:40:42 AM »
You obviously haven't played Half Life 2.
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What is the difference between ignorance and apathy? "I don't know and I don't care."

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Re: Is there a difference
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2008, 05:45:51 AM »
Internet is easier for me than IRL.
I can be myself without worrying as much about screwing up because of my stupid AS and anxiety. I doubt I would have met friends IRL like I have online. Actually, I've managed to make some friends IRL before, but maintaining friendships is always a problem with me. Always seems to involve things I can't keep up with. Social stuff which is complicated by AS/SAD. Other than that it's easier for me, I don't see any difference. If I have a friend who I met online, I still care about them as much as I would IRL. It annoys me that people don't understand that. That's partly why I don't talk to people about Starbuline except online. They wouldn't appreciate it as much, and she deserves more than just being some random person off the internet.

I don't have a job. But relationships and friendships are only online for me. maybe that's sad (actually yes, it probably is in my case), but at least it means I still had them. I'd rather have someone online who loves me than a "friend" IRL who just uses me for lifts home or online invites me to places with them when no one else is there. Which is basically all I get offline.

I am more honest online though. People who get to know me online know me better than people I meet IRL, as I am myself with them and don't feel the need to hold things back as much. The internet is like RL for me, but without all the difficult and confusing stuff. Well, less of it anyway.
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Re: Is there a difference
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2008, 05:49:45 AM »
Fuck RL is a tough gig. I desperately try to fit in, mask anything autistic, fudge, bumble and play my way through.

Internet I just do my own thing.
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Re: Is there a difference
« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2008, 05:51:51 AM »
I desperately try to fit in IRL as well
I fuck it up every time though
People rarely talked to me in uni
But when they did I'd mess it up
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Re: Is there a difference
« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2008, 05:52:14 AM »
That looks like a calandale post :orly:
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Re: Is there a difference
« Reply #10 on: February 11, 2008, 05:52:53 AM »
I've had friends IRL and OL, and there
is a definite difference for me. Not just
the obvious, of physical contact, but
being able to go and do things together.

Motion while interacting.

Maybe someday, the internet will be
powerful enough to actually allow that.
Not now.


Quote from: Mephistopheles on February 11, 2008, 05:52:14 AM
That looks like a calandale post :orly:

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Re: Is there a difference
« Reply #11 on: February 11, 2008, 05:54:47 AM »
Physically being near them doesn't change anything for me, except in certain situations. But 90% of the time, it's a million times better, so the fact that I can't sit next to them is made up for by that. I regret that I didn't go to California, but I would choose one friendsip with Sophie than any number of RL friends
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Re: Is there a difference
« Reply #12 on: February 11, 2008, 05:55:16 AM »
People actually listen to me online as well
Even the crap I come out with on here and zomg
Whereas IRL I just get ignored
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Re: Is there a difference
« Reply #13 on: February 11, 2008, 05:56:42 AM »
I find RL more enjoyable, but i'm still addicted to the net  :thumbdn:
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Re: Is there a difference
« Reply #14 on: February 11, 2008, 05:56:59 AM »
Quote from: Mephistopheles on February 11, 2008, 05:55:16 AM
People actually listen to me online as well
Even the crap I come out with on here and zomg
Whereas IRL I just get ignored


You think that might have something to
do with the TYPE of people?  :zoinks:
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