Do you lie about yourself online?

[SH4DOWSL4Y3R]

i change the exact truth to suit written/typed word easier if i'm telling stories about something that happened to me, but i tend to be honest most of the time. i don't particularly see the point in lying in the first place, aside from specific exceptions.

Edit: i don't really lie, but i do often contradict my past self as my viewpoints change, but i don't think that counts.

 

[TiloXofXTanto]

I lie on the internet only when my ridiculousity demands it.

Lies such as ridiculousity being a real word.
My last statement not being a lie.
The insatiable need for tacos coated in cabbage I attained from being born in a country east of the moon.
The evil plot to destroy mankind I have stashed in my basements in houses I stole and hid in Florida, Wales, and Sri Lanka.
Min förmåga att tala flytande svenska despite being a native of Swaziland.

All of these things made up for the sake of ridiculousity and nothing beyond it.

I never lie during arguments though, destroys any and all ethos backing up anecdotes.


Another lie I just thought of, naturally using the word "ethos" and "anecdote" in every day conversations on the internet.

 

[RaffB]

Meh, I indulge in hyperbole for comedic effect occasionally, but other than that I'm pretty honest.

 

[emissary666]

Not knowingly, but my memories are so distorted that I may post exaggerations/lies based on an artificial/altered memory.

 

[Waaghpowa]

Question is, how do you know if people are lying now or not?

Also, I couldn't care less about what people think of me on, or offline, so no.

 

[emeraldrafael]

Constantly

though in all reality, Im pretty honest. I occasionally lie about my age for those age request things cause Ive run into some that are set at 21 for some arbitrary reason (if anyone asks Im rafael, a 85 year old man who is interested in violent video game trailers XD) and occasionally on my facebook status. But other then that Im pretty honest about stuff online.

 

[Yureina]

I used to... years and years ago. However, has time has gone by, I have been more comfortable presenting myself as I am. Also, I have managed to have enough good experiences online that I am now, in a way, proud of who I am and what I have accomplished over the years under this username.

I will admit I am not 100% honest about myself to everyone, but it is not a case of lying but rather simply not telling people stuff. That's simply the sort of person I am. You could say I prefer being my true self online while leaving the real world in reality. :3

 

[C F]

It's easier to be honest, but nobody ever asks about me anyway. And I'm fine with it.

 

[Bobbity]

All the time. My name's not even Bobbity, believe it or not.

...

Kidding. About the first bit, that is. I don't usually talk about myself much at all, but when there's a relevant discussion going on, there's no point in pretending to be someone else.

 

[manic_depressive13]

I enjoy genuine paradoxes and logic puzzles ^__^

I plan to try and figure out this one on my own, but it looks pretty hard:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hardest_Logic_Puzzle_Ever
Of course the solution is there, but I've resisted looking so far -__-
Though... there better be a solution. If I'm going for an unsolved problem I'd kick myself later.

I read the solution and it seemed like a load of bullshit to me. I don't mean to tempt you but if you do look I'd appreciate it if you could explain it to me. I don't make a habit of solving logic puzzles so it's very possible that I just don't understand it. However, the bit pertaining to Random is particularly nonsensical in my opinion.

 

[LeonLethality]

I tend to exclude or dodge a lot of information about me when people ask but I cannot say that I've lied a lot unless it was some kind of joke in which case I very quickly come clean. I cannot honestly say I never lie, but I don't make a huge habit of it and I don't think it has or ever would be anything too big.

I used to... years and years ago. However, has time has gone by, I have been more comfortable presenting myself as I am. Also, I have managed to have enough good experiences online that I am now, in a way, proud of who I am and what I have accomplished over the years under this username.

I will admit I am not 100% honest about myself to everyone, but it is not a case of lying but rather simply not telling people stuff. That's simply the sort of person I am. You could say I prefer being my true self online while leaving the real world in reality. :3

I see your situation as very similar to mine, and I guess a lot of people, as you get older you tend to be more comfortable about yourself and willing to be more honest.

 

[Aethren]

Yes, I tell people I'm fat and ugly so they won't bother me.

 

[bobmus]

No, I also don't have the paranoia of revealing personal information a lot of internet users have - which may or may not be a bad thing. Saying I live in London doesn't suddenly mean a whole host of stalkers follows me whenever I leave the house. Plus, I like finding out people I know have similar interests, so I don't mind if they see what I'm up to online.

 

[Yureina]

I see your situation as very similar to mine, and I guess a lot of people, as you get older you tend to be more comfortable about yourself and willing to be more honest.

Well, that and the fact that all of my really stupid mistakes online were done using different usernames. This one is quite clean in comparison. XD

 

[Kapol]

Lying is a horrible habit that I would never stoop so low to do. Overall, lying isn't something that can be ethically justified. Even the smallest white lies exist for the sole purpose of hiding the truth for your own benefit in some way. Even if it's to help people you care for.

Did I mentioned that I'm King Henry the Eighth?

 

[Doneeee]

Of course I don't lie brah! I mean why lie about myself when I have such huge throbbing pecs and bulging 10 inch pytons! And I have bitches crawling around me cuz they love my huge... okay this has gone a little too far ha ha. But seriously if people ask me a question I tend to answer honestly. Why lie? But I'm also a super honest person in real life so that probably affects my personality all around.

 

[Ruedyn]

I lie about my age since everyone seems to tune me out as soon as they realize I'm 15. Otherwise, I'm pretty honest... Except on redtube.

 

[geK0]

I'm the CEO of Coca Cola, why would I need to lie to feel good about myself?