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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Well you can get an idea of their humour, beliefs, opinions and general _iews on the world so yes, to an extent.
You'll never really know until you meet them in person though. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Do you think you can glean much about someones personality from the posts they make here in forums? "
Naaa, I'm not really the obnoxious twat that I often appear to be in here  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I don't think you can really judge too much from forum posts, some do like to wind others up but if you chat to them you might find out they are lovely just with an odd sense of humor. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Maybe, written prose can get something across as it does in books. However, interpretation is up to the reader and the body language and chemistry is really tough, and they are the things that carry the passion. |
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By *odareyouMan
over a year ago
not far from iceland,,,,,, tescos is nearer though :-) (near leeds) |
Plato ( probably the racing driver)
said you learn more in an hour of play than a year of conversations,,
So ladies,, Who d like an hour of fun to get to know me,,   |
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By *eareena OP Couple
over a year ago
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"Well you can get an idea of their humour, beliefs, opinions and general _iews on the world so yes, to an extent.
You'll never really know until you meet them in person though."
I agree with this to an extent and its why I love going to socials but then again there are some I never will give a chance to solely based on comments made here. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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To a certain extent you can ...
I think people make huge rash judgements on some though through the gossip from others and from maybe one rant in a post
Takes time to know someone - in this world and the real one |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Simply NO... The written word can be taken out of context so easy. I dont judge anyone prefer to meet them face to face and see for myself who they really are .. The forums in my eyes is taken with a pinch of salt . |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"There are people on here that I really would rather never meet...due to how they are.... "
Same here .. but I presume you took the time ( like I did ) to come to that decision |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"There are people on here that I really would rather never meet...due to how they are....
Same here .. but I presume you took the time ( like I did ) to come to that decision
Yes mostly.... "
See ... that is how we should all be |
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By *eareena OP Couple
over a year ago
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"Simply NO... The written word can be taken out of context so easy. I dont judge anyone prefer to meet them face to face and see for myself who they really are .. The forums in my eyes is taken with a pinch of salt ."
True... must always keep this in mind...the voice of reason.. I tend to react instead of use that pinch of salt.. I'm gonna work on that  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"To a certain extent you can ...
I think people make huge rash judgements on some though through the gossip from others and from maybe one rant in a post
Takes time to know someone - in this world and the real one
You mean to say people gossip on here  "
Shockingly true yes |
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By *am123Man
over a year ago
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"I don't think you can really judge too much from forum posts, some do like to wind others up but if you chat to them you might find out they are lovely just with an odd sense of humor."
thats me  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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People make rash judgements on here about others ... either by posts on here or by what they have been told by another person
We can all say ' Im sure it doesn't happen' but it does
Im a nice person - however due to my sarcasm in my posts I'm very sure lots haven't taken to me
My personality is who I am .. saying that I am exactly like what everyone says I maybe could be like
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I know of some people who are all unicorns and rainbows when they post but are in fact vile repugnant attention seeking manipulators in real life.
Thankfully they're few and far between. |
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"I know of some people who are all unicorns and rainbows when they post but are in fact vile repugnant attention seeking manipulators in real life.
Thankfully they're few and far between."
Bloody hell say it as it is lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I know of some people who are all unicorns and rainbows when they post but are in fact vile repugnant attention seeking manipulators in real life.
Thankfully they're few and far between.
Bloody hell say it as it is lol "
Lol, no point in pulling my punches!  |
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"I know of some people who are all unicorns and rainbows when they post but are in fact vile repugnant attention seeking manipulators in real life.
Thankfully they're few and far between.
Bloody hell say it as it is lol
Lol, no point in pulling my punches! "
Clearly |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I think that being on here for a long time can make some people judgemental and cynical, which they wouldn't do on everyday life.
Some vent their frustration, get led by the pack etc. But if they took a step back abd looked at it they would be shocked at how they portrayed themselves.
I've met many people at socials who are actually very nice and totally different than ona forum.
It's easy to be someone you're not via a keypad. |
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"I don't think you can really judge too much from forum posts, some do like to wind others up but if you chat to them you might find out they are lovely just with an odd sense of humor."
But aren't you judging by saying they're wind up merchants? Isn't "lovely" subjective?
Personally I think you can get an insight into people from their forum posts from the fun, silly mad hatters to the needy attention seekers, but we all bump along nicely...ish! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I know of some people who are all unicorns and rainbows when they post but are in fact vile repugnant attention seeking manipulators in real life.
Thankfully they're few and far between."
So you met these people to make this assumption - Im presuming |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I don't think you can really judge too much from forum posts, some do like to wind others up but if you chat to them you might find out they are lovely just with an odd sense of humor."
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I think that being on here for a long time can make some people judgemental and cynical, which they wouldn't do on everyday life.
Some vent their frustration, get led by the pack etc. But if they took a step back abd looked at it they would be shocked at how they portrayed themselves.
I've met many people at socials who are actually very nice and totally different than ona forum.
It's easy to be someone you're not via a keypad."
I wouldn't use the forum as a place to get opinions of people. I use real life.
But then I like banter and discussion, not so keen on sycophants and sheep.
I still wouldn't dismiss the sheep though. They might be very nice people. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I suspect some most definitely do. Your question makes me wonder what people do glean from the occasional post. I'm a simple person myself, very down to earth, I can be stern depending on the situation, but I prefer to be friendly and polite. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I don't think you can get a completely accurate assessment. When we speak face to face body language accounts for a large percentage which is lost in text. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Im confused. Are there 2 near identical threads running?
I don't think they are identical but depends how you read it I guess. Imatation is the sincerest form of flattery they say  "
I'm tired and a little hungover it's not going to take much to confuse me this morning!
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I don't know what people think of me and how I come across.
...but sometimes you just have to say it as it is and just be yourself. People are trying to get to know YOU, not a false persona.
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By *eareena OP Couple
over a year ago
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"I don't know what people think of me and how I come across.
...but sometimes you just have to say it as it is and just be yourself. People are trying to get to know YOU, not a false persona.
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I disagree pops... most on here don't want to know Others at all they just want to fuck them. Thats what makes the likes of you stand out. |
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By *eareena OP Couple
over a year ago
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"There's the deluded,nthe lovely and some I'd rather not be on the same continent as
Haha, the last bit made me chuckle (and so true)"
easy for you since you actually ARE on another continent |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I don't know what people think of me and how I come across.
...but sometimes you just have to say it as it is and just be yourself. People are trying to get to know YOU, not a false persona.
I disagree pops... most on here don't want to know Others at all they just want to fuck them. Thats what makes the likes of you stand out."
I disagree. Many nice people... many not so nice.
I wouldn't say most just want to fuck. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I probably come across more serious than I actually am, but that's because I only post when I have something to say and steer clear of all the love in threads "
I think that sums me up too. The sycophantic love ins bore me senseless so I avoid them. My forum posts are a very true reflection of me. But only a small part of me. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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there is way too much ass kissing by way too many people to glean much of an opinion on some.
others that post their true thoughts without fear of being castigated, however, are much more valid posters and you get a lot from them. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"there is way too much ass kissing by way too many people to glean much of an opinion on some.
others that post their true thoughts without fear of being castigated, however, are much more valid posters and you get a lot from them."
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm not sure how I come across online but I don't think you can really tell from posts what people are like ,I think you need to spend time with them in person |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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Across many posts you get an impression. How people present themselves here is a choice, just as valid as how they present themselves face to face. As has been said you do not have the advantage of body language, eye contact, tone of voice or even volume.
What you do have is a chance to reflect on your reaction to how they post. Meeting someone isn't just how they present themselves but how you present yourself and interact with each other.
I feel I get a sense of a person over several posts and I haven't been wrong (in my _iew of how we would connect) when meeting them at socials so far.
I post on all sorts of threads and like to be silly sometimes, seek attention sometimes (View's all posts are look at me springs to mind), and have a serious debate sometimes.
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The ones who post what they think others want to hear or to manipulate their own image don't seem to realise how transparent they are.
People who post honestly expressing their true opinion I generally have a good opinion of even if I disagree with them.
But as has been said the written word can be read very differently, especially in a forum where we all write quickly - the comment that sounds witty and light in our head can read leaden and harsh.
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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago
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I've met a good few regular posters at socials now and so far I've not been disappointed in how they've come across in RL...a few have said I'm as bonkers as I appear online which I've taken as a compliment |
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By *ENDAROOSCouple
over a year ago
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"Do you think you can glean much about someones personality from the posts they make here in forums? "
Over a period of time I think you can to a degree.
I do think that it is very easy for the written word to be taken the wrong way.
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"Do you think you can glean much about someones personality from the posts they make here in forums?
Over a period of time I think you can to a degree.
I do think that it is very easy for the written word to be taken the wrong way.
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I'll second your first part and then second your second part. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Across many posts you get an impression. How people present themselves here is a choice, just as valid as how they present themselves face to face. As has been said you do not have the advantage of body language, eye contact, tone of voice or even volume.
What you do have is a chance to reflect on your reaction to how they post. Meeting someone isn't just how they present themselves but how you present yourself and interact with each other.
I feel I get a sense of a person over several posts and I haven't been wrong (in my _iew of how we would connect) when meeting them at socials so far.
I post on all sorts of threads and like to be silly sometimes, seek attention sometimes (View's all posts are look at me springs to mind), and have a serious debate sometimes.
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I concur!!
*and that's not sycophantic arse kissing - I'd never get my head low enough! |
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"Across many posts you get an impression. How people present themselves here is a choice, just as valid as how they present themselves face to face. As has been said you do not have the advantage of body language, eye contact, tone of voice or even volume.
What you do have is a chance to reflect on your reaction to how they post. Meeting someone isn't just how they present themselves but how you present yourself and interact with each other.
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Good point. I don't think you can ever really know the accuracy of impression gained, as you never really know how much people are being themselves and how much they are projecting a false persona. People can do that even after you meet them, some people live a lie lets face it, unfortunately I have met a couple.
But if people post a lot in an unguarded manner you do get some insight I think. I think I am a bit too efficient with words sometimes - I have been told I can sound abrasive when I am much softer in person. I hope my playfulness and authenticity come across at times at least.
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"Across many posts you get an impression. How people present themselves here is a choice, just as valid as how they present themselves face to face. As has been said you do not have the advantage of body language, eye contact, tone of voice or even volume.
What you do have is a chance to reflect on your reaction to how they post. Meeting someone isn't just how they present themselves but how you present yourself and interact with each other.
Good point. I don't think you can ever really know the accuracy of impression gained, as you never really know how much people are being themselves and how much they are projecting a false persona. People can do that even after you meet them, some people live a lie lets face it, unfortunately I have met a couple.
But if people post a lot in an unguarded manner you do get some insight I think. I think I am a bit too efficient with words sometimes - I have been told I can sound abrasive when I am much softer in person. I hope my playfulness and authenticity come across at times at least.
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I have been told I am harsh/abrasive in my written communication too. It's hard to see the smile that goes with a post (a smiley often conveys the opposite meaning).
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"You've never come across as harsh in here.
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I don't think I come across as harsh anywhere but I have come to recognise that others think I do. What we author is interpreted and 'authored' by the reader.
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"You've never come across as harsh in here.
I don't think I come across as harsh anywhere but I have come to recognise that others think I do. What we author is interpreted and 'authored' by the reader.
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Precisely and reflects , more often than not, more about the reader than the author. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I think the real you comes out more in meets. personally I feel a bit self conscious writing about myself and admit that maybe I don't do as good a job in my ad and posts as I do in real life |
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I don't think I come across as harsh anywhere but I have come to recognise that others think I do. What we author is interpreted and 'authored' by the reader.
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"I know that you believe that you understood what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant." |
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