Another late night thought.

And since thinking is often dangerous i shall get to the point.

A lot of people on these forums are really ace folk. They are funny as hell and have been the source of many a chuckle (yes moose and megs, this means you mostly), While some just show an uncanny sense of wisdom and others are just fun folk to be around.

However, one wonders if they really are the same on the outside of this little world of microchips and wires.

So, share with us if you may - Are you the same in Real life (tm) as you are on here? And also feel free to share your views on the matter.

Many that have met me will vouch that after the initial 4 minutes 42 seconds of silent smiley Shazzy, I become the same as I am on here.

This is a hard one, 'cos maybe we're not the ones to be saying whether we are the same or not on or off of the web. Someone who sees us in both places would give the truest perception.

I think I'm a little different in all of my sites according to the way I see the function of a site, and the people with whom I relate to on them, but nevertheless, they will all be facets of my true self. and reflect my mood of the moment. I think responding to the discussion boards allows for some pre-thought whereas in life a response may be needed instantly.

In day to day life I think that I'm more spontaneous and less restrained and always have comment on everything and anything.....except sport.

i think on here its easier to display you're nicer qualities and hide the flaws that hinder your life in the real world.i dont buy into this wholsome nice guy image.everyone has their annoying and frustrating moments.important thing is to learn from them.

i can honestly say i am how i am on this site in real life but there are things i aint discussed on site that would maybe alter peoples views of me.

I have only once been told that I hide behind my online persona, but that was by someone who based that comment on my blog and online journalism.

Like Mulder, I like to think that I am the same person here on the forums that I am in real life (including my flaws, which have surfaced here, as I’ve been on and off here for quite a while now), but it isn’t really up to me to say, is it? I mean, I wouldn’t see that same things in myself as other might see in me.

Some people from here have met me; no doubt they formed their own opinions.....

I'd say I'm 95% me on here, I'm not really a quick witted person in real life so it's nice to have time to think about what your saying (something some people should adopt in real life). I'm also quite shy in real life which is another part of my personality which doesn't come across on here.

I think you should try to be yourself as much as possible on these things because if you ever do meet up with someone they're going to find out how honest you've been huh.
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I have no idea how people perceive me on here..never met anybody off here, so it's difficult to say..

I hold back alot when posting messages on the forum, something I don't necessarily do in the 'real world'..

I am known for my witty comments and one liners out of here too..something that may not come across on here..so again I don't know

As others have said before me in this thread, it's not so easy to view yourself how others do.

I'm shyer in real life but if I'm with company that's bubbly and confident, it rubs off on me. Remember Pol? I was terrified of meeting her in case I clammed up but she's so bubbly that my shyness was forgotten.

I also keep my low moments more to myself in 'real life'. I sometimes use the forums to offload. It doesn't matter if no-one replies, it still helps.

I do know tho' that my sense of humour is pretty much the same

As has been said, not sure if I'm the same, but I suspect I am. But that's for others to say.

But on anther site I have met loads of men and women for nights out as a group, and the majority of men are not quite the same as their online persona. Its easy to be more confident on the net, but some are probably a little more socially inept in real life then behind their keyboards.

ha ha I'm the only one who can pull women in real life when out with the men, but they put it all on on the net. Not saying I'm good, but they are worse
They are a great bunch though.

Generally, the women tend to be the same in real life, as they are on the net though, in most cases.

I know you probably find the hard to believe but i am soooooooo quiet in real life ...........

Well actually i hold back quite alot on here ............ in real life i am maybe a bit more direct

Having only met one person of these forums, he was exactly the same maybe a bit worse

Having spoken to others on the phone a couple are the same, but others are quieter. I think alot of people can be more confident on here than in real life, they can say what they really feel, without reprecusions so to speak ......... think thats more the younger ones though ............ dont shoot me for saying you lot

Being someone your not on here is ok as long as your not planning to meet anyone as they can get a false impression of the real you ........ dont you think

Just be yourself peeps

Could be the same... I dunno. After all, even here I'm sometimes really talkative, other times don't write a thing. I think in real life I blab as much only with my best friends. And not even with them lately.
Have I said I really like this forum?
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I'm nowhere near the same person.

I am a quiet, shy person who may think things but doesn't say them untill really comfortable with a person. Most of the stuff I say I wouldn't dream of saying in real life, but the relative anonimity of the net lets me play the clown.

I'm just not a confident person. If I saw Katie, Jo, Cazz etc. in a bar, then yes, I would find them very attractive. But I would never speak to them or anything because I just find it impossible to do so.

In my head, I'm the same person as on the net.
But in real life, I haven't the confidence to show it.
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I'm different in real life than I am on here. I'm alot more shyer on here and hold back alot. In real life I'm more outgoing, chattier and wittier (or so I'm told). Don't know why I'm quieter on here!!!