Your online persona?

[Greg]

How representative of how you are in real life is your online persona? Do you try to keep it real, or do you consider the relative anonymity of posting on the Internet a pass to post things you normally would not say in person? If they differ, have you altered either personality for some reason? If your online persona does not reflect who you actually are, why is that so?

I have always tried very hard to present myself online as I am in person; whether that's a good thing or not. I took this approach since I started this forum over 7 years ago, long before I even met my first AZer (skijay) back early in 2004. In retrospect, I'm glad I took this approach since I've met so many of you in person since then and have befriended a number of you offline. You can like me or not, but what you "read" is basically what you get.

As far as whether my real life personality has changed compared to how I think I present myself online, I actually believe I've matured a bit and will now actually be more up front with people in person. I've always respected people that are honest and tell it like it is in a open way, provided they are civil about it. There is no doubt that posting something from the relative "shelter" of your home or office is a bit different than speaking to someone face to face. I too have pushed that boundary a little bit now and then, and in a weird way my real life personality has adopted a bit of that (hope that doesn't make me an asshole.. ).

So, how about you?

 

[andyzee]

You've met me, I'm an ahole online as well as in person.

 

[Moe Ghoul]

It's definitely August, ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!

 

[BeanoNYC]

I'm not sure how I am. I imagine myself as more reserved online than I am in person. I feel that I tend to be more outgoing in person. Then again, I can be way off.

 

[Greg]

You've met me, I'm an ahole online as well as in person.

Actually Andy, you probably are one of the most "real" people here. I think that's pretty cool.

 

[Paul]

I'm an even bigger asshole IRL.

 

[andyzee]

Actually Andy, you probably are one of the most "real" people here. I think that's pretty cool.

Thanks, I think :roll: ;-) :lol:

 

[deadheadskier]

I'd say I represent myself fairly well online compared with who I am as a person. I tend to be somewhat reserved in real life before I get to know people, then I open up and can become fairly gregarious. I often think people perhaps have a different thought or perspective on who I am because of my handle. Yes, I am a HUGE deadhead, but you wouldn't know it looking at me or really even talking to me unless you share the same passion. I wonder how many on here think I'm some tree-hugging hippie purely based upon that handle and would be surprised to find me nothing of the sort when they meet me.

we'll see as time marches on. I've met Terry and hopefully will meet eastcoastpowhound some time in the coming weeks.

 

[Greg]

I'd say I represent myself fairly well online compared with who I am as a person. I tend to be somewhat reserved in real life before I get to know people, then I open up and can become fairly gregarious. I often think people perhaps have a different thought or perspective on who I am because of my handle. Yes, I am a HUGE deadhead, but you wouldn't know it looking at me or really even talking to me unless you share the same passion. I wonder how many on here think I'm some tree-hugging hippie purely based upon that handle and would be surprised to find me nothing of the sort when they meet me.

we'll see as time marches on. I've met Terry and hopefully will meet eastcoastpowhound some time in the coming weeks.

I can totally see you as being a pretty chill guy, and someone I would get along well with. I might even be able to overlook the whole Grateful Dead thing...

 

[MRGisevil]

I don't really know how to be anyone other than myself. I suppose the only difference is I swear a lot more irl...though I try to tone it down when around company for Timmy's sake...

 

[deadheadskier]

I might even be able to overlook the whole Grateful Dead thing...

if we ever find ourselves carpooling to the mountain with me driving, you might retract that statement :lol:

 

[2knees]

there is some famous line about integrity or honesty. something about how you act when there are no consequences is most telling of your personality.

 

[andyzee]

there is some famous line about integrity or honesty. something about how you act when there are no consequences is most telling of your personality.

Whatchu do with Pat?

 

[Greg]

I don't really know how to be anyone other than myself. I suppose the only difference is I swear a lot more irl...though I try to tone it down when around company for Timmy's sake...

He is a sensitive lad, that's for sure...

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

I'm the same..I've pretty much been the same weirdo since I was 9 years old..

 

[2knees]

I'm the same..I've pretty much been the same weirdo since I was 9 years old..

here is your first chance to tell us where the first few bodies are buried......

 

[Greg]

I'm the same..I've pretty much been the same weirdo since I was 9 years old..

Was it that obvious that I created this thread anticipating your reply? Yikes. Remind me to avoid meeting you at all costs....

 

[hardline]

I don't really know how to be anyone other than myself. I suppose the only difference is I swear a lot more irl...though I try to tone it down when around company for Timmy's sake...

i have that problem too. i work with contractors all day so there is a lot swearing. i am the same IRL as i am online. it take to much energy to create a whole other me. i have been strange since i was 5 when my parents gave me my own personal birthday cake they put it on the floor on a shower curtain and to the surprise of all the guests in did a bellyflop into the cake. so that pretty much sums me up. if you put something in front of me i will do something nobody really expects but will make you laugh.

 

[riverc0il]

I am much less argumentative and debating in person. Guess I tend to have a quiet personality and tend to pull back more as the group increases in size. But I still enjoy a little back and forth and kicking things around a bit. I guess the difference is when know it alls and strong opinions fly online, I dig into it but when it happens in person, I withdraw and say it just isn't worth it. I keep thinking I should say "it just isn't worth it" more while online but I keep forgetting. I'll remember that one of these days.

 

[Warp Daddy]

I try very hard to keep it real -----here as well as in in person

Having taken numerous tests instruments over the years the results are consistent

My communication style results in strict terms is Expressive .

MY Myer 's Briggs personality type result is is ENTJ/p
E=extroverted., N=Intuitive, T=Thinker, J/p prefers to use judgement for discerning with a backup style of perception



I used to do both personality and communication style profiling for organizations so that more effective teamwork and leadership/mgt could be leveraged . Bottom line there is NO ONE BEST style they all have their strength /weakness what is KEY is understanding the complementinf styles and recognizing how to "flex" one's style to meet teh needs of others .

ITAlways was great fun to teach this to professionals .We all love to KNOW more about ourselves and others and HOW to make good stuff happen both in our work life and in our relationship behavior with others


I really enjoy "listening" to all you guys !! Its a kewl group of ski nutz