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Does how you come across on boards reflect how you are in reality?

  • 16-10-2011 6:41pm
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,564 ✭✭✭✭steddyeddy


    Sometimes I think my boards persona is how I am in life but other times I come across as more of a d1ck than I really am! Do you think your boards persona reflects who you are in real life?


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  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    Yes.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,775 ✭✭✭✭kfallon


    Steady there Eddie........steady!!! :p

    But to answer your question probably yes


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,128 ✭✭✭✭aaronjumper


    That's what everyone says. "I'm really a nice person in real life!".
    I am not going to fall for that old trick, you clever trickster :p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 593 ✭✭✭AnamGlas


    It most certainly does, my dear chap.


  • Posts: 0 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Philip Faint Somewhere


    20k posts vs "doesn't talk"

    yeah, totally


    ...other than that yeah pretty much


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭Freddie59


    Yes. 100%.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,125 ✭✭✭westendgirlie


    Yep, I'm a crap speler in reel life too


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,372 ✭✭✭im invisible


    yeah, im a thanks whore in real life too...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,207 ✭✭✭The King of Moo


    I'm a little more vocal and direct on here, and in real life I'm a lot less regal, but apart from that I'm pretty much the same.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,541 ✭✭✭Gee Bag


    In real life I'm a bit taller and I have a side parting


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,175 ✭✭✭hoodwinked


    Probably not,


    to be fair i use hand gestures alot and get misinterpreted less in real life!



    oh and i don't look like an animaniac!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 916 ✭✭✭Bloody Nipples


    I'm a sentient computer program so no.

    I live life in the fast lane of the information superhighway! :cool:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,635 ✭✭✭xsiborg


    i fúcking hope not!! :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,262 ✭✭✭✭Joey the lips


    I am a nicer person in real life... :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,564 ✭✭✭✭steddyeddy


    That's what everyone says. "I'm really a nice person in real life!".
    I am not going to fall for that old trick, you clever trickster :p

    Ha well twas worth a shot!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,228 ✭✭✭epgc3fyqirnbsx


    I really don't know


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,775 ✭✭✭✭kfallon


    hoodwinked wrote: »

    oh and i don't look like an animaniac!

    Thanks for putting this in my head now :rolleyes:



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,920 ✭✭✭Einhard


    I like arguing about things and IRL people don't argue so much with me. obviously because they know I'll always win. It's only a matter of time though before the good denizens of boards realise that I'm always right, and then my online reality will mirror my offline reality! :p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,893 ✭✭✭Canis Lupus


    Pretty different alright. Depends on the forum.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,564 ✭✭✭✭steddyeddy


    Well they say never talk about religion or politics in concersation. You never know who your going to offend so It makes sense that some people come across as d1cks in those forums more!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,128 ✭✭✭✭aaronjumper


    steddyeddy wrote: »
    Ha well twas worth a shot!

    And you would have gotten away with it too if it wasnt for those meddling kids! :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,564 ✭✭✭✭steddyeddy


    And you would have gotten away with it too if it wasnt for those meddling kids! :D

    I nearly missread that as you accusing me of meddling with kids :eek:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,128 ✭✭✭✭Oranage2


    Im funnier in real life - boards just doesn't pick up on my quick wit and hideously accurate social satire.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,417 ✭✭✭ToddyDoody


    Is this tread any good? You'd have to meet the person and decide for yourself... I dunno. Not as daring with the 'smart' comments in real life - it only annoys / confuses


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,128 ✭✭✭✭aaronjumper


    steddyeddy wrote: »
    I nearly missread that as you accusing me of meddling with kids :eek:

    Thank god you read it again, that could have led the discussion
    into some very awkward areas :o


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 27,252 ✭✭✭✭stovelid


    Probably a bit more narky and sarcastic in real life.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,903 ✭✭✭Napper Hawkins


    I'm a lot taller in real life.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 37,214 ✭✭✭✭Dudess


    Not really - I get into arguing matches with people here whom I (thankfully) wouldn't know in real life. Ergo I'm not as argumentative in real life.


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    I totally blast people with piss in real life...


    Ha me saying that doesn't work in AH let alone in real life. I don't post enough yet I suppose to know if I'm the same. Although I do read a lot of posts and think " you f**king spa" but don't post it. I'd probably say it in real life though


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 22,559 ✭✭✭✭AnonoBoy


    In real life I'm charming, witty and popular.

    So no.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 13,030 ✭✭✭✭Chuck Stone


    Not far off I'd say. Maybe a little more carefull with my opinions until I get to know people.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 22,058 ✭✭✭✭Abi


    I really don't know

    Nah. You're a bit of a bollix in real life too :pac:




    Yeah, I'm the same on / offline. Having met quite a few people from boards, it's always interesting to hear how they've perceived you before talking to you.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,484 ✭✭✭The Snipe


    I'm a lot smarter person, and can explain things a lot easier in real life; because I can use the proper words.. Damned dyslexia! :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,124 ✭✭✭wolfpawnat


    I am almost the exact same, bit more shy.

    I have been told I don't look like what the imagined though!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,207 ✭✭✭The King of Moo


    wolfpawnat wrote: »
    I am almost the exact same, bit more shy.

    I have been told I don't look like what the imagined though!

    You don't have hooves and a cute little bushy tail!? (Avatar)

    Or big paws!? (username)

    :pac:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,713 ✭✭✭✭Novella


    I dunno. I'm not exactly sure how I come across. Sometimes when I read older posts of mine, I think, "Wow, you're an idiot" so I sort of hate that while I can change IRL and no one particularly notices 'cause they're changing too and it's just tiny day to day things, on here I have a trail of evidence.

    I guess what I post reflects how I am in that moment.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,289 ✭✭✭parker kent


    Dudess wrote: »
    Not really - I get into arguing matches with people here whom I (thankfully) wouldn't know in real life. Ergo I'm not as argumentative in real life.

    Would you argue with those people if you did meet them in real life and whatever random topic it was came up?

    I think I'm pretty similar in real life, just a bit less serious than on here.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,132 ✭✭✭silvine


    I dunno, here's a pic of what I look like...


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 10,271 ✭✭✭✭johngalway


    Yep, if ya don't like me here, ya won't like me there :D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 17,918 ✭✭✭✭orourkeda


    Sometimes it does.

    Sometimes it doesnt.

    It very much depends on the topic being discussed


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  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 843 ✭✭✭maygitchell


    I am indeed yore ma in real life


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 17,918 ✭✭✭✭orourkeda


    I am indeed yore ma in real life

    alright ma


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14,762 ✭✭✭✭stupidusername


    I've no idea what way I come off in here. people don't seem terribly surprised by me IRL though, I don't think. the only thing I've had people actually say to me is that i'm better looking in person, but that's it. I don't suppose they'd offer up more than that though.
    Would you argue with those people if you did meet them in real life and whatever random topic it was came up?

    I think I'm pretty similar in real life, just a bit less serious than on here.

    hmmm, yeah I suppose you are. but it's not like you're serious everywhere on boards, you're suitably serious :D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,439 ✭✭✭Kevin Duffy


    Hmmm....I don't know. I'd be curious to know how the few boardsies who've met me or have become FB friends would answer that.

    Actually, not curious, more nervous.

    Actually, not nervous, more terrified.

    Ok, forget I said anything.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,630 ✭✭✭Zen65


    steddyeddy wrote: »
    Do you think your boards persona reflects who you are in real life?

    It's hard to say, other than that I always try to speak my mind here and be true to my beliefs and values.

    Also I have no moustache and less hair than my avatar.


    Z


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,751 ✭✭✭Saila


    I have a clone that I get to post on here for me. He's in the toilet now so I can use this time to ask, I hope he has been a valuable and entertaining source of information or there'll be killin's! :mad:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 10,239 ✭✭✭✭KeithAFC


    Yep.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,080 ✭✭✭foxinsox


    steddyeddy wrote: »
    Do you think your boards persona reflects who you are in real life?

    Hmmm!

    On here I'm 20 years old, tall, long legs, great boobs and stunning!

    In reality I'm 23 years older than 20, not so tall!

    So the answer is yes :p


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 20,919 ✭✭✭✭Gummy Panda


    Yes I'm a playful bear


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 221 ✭✭IcedOut


    What is this ''real life'' you speak of?


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