Your True Self

[SL33TBL1ND]

Hmm. An interesting question that incidentally, I have been considering lately. For I seem to take the traits from characters in books I read that I like the most. A friends said a lot of people do that subconsciously, but I actually deliberately change my personality when I see something that I like and of course depending on the current situation I may drop a trait or two if it serves my purposes better.

 

[InnerRebellion]

The person I am here is more...well, literate, shall we say? Many of my actual friends speak in "lol-speak" (I hate LOL...only one I hate), and that is how I speak on AIM. Other than that, there are no differences.

 

[goodwithwords08]

i randomly reference Lombaxes much more.

First of all.....WIN!!!!!!!!!

Anyway for me personally I am never who I truly am but for good reason, I act how I believe I should even though that's not who I truly am. It can be very complicated in my opinion.

 

[MiracleOfSound]

Pretty much exactly the same as in real life, though probably a bit more nerdy on here as, well... it's a gaming forum.

 

[MrMixelPixel]

I'm probably less snarky on the escapist. Mostly because I have to rely on my writing/typing to get my point across. While in real life, I can use spoken word to debate or lash back even. Plus my irl friends know me better so I can get away with stuff like that more often. Other than my lack of confidence, there isn't much of a difference between the internet me and the real me.

All though, I'd like to think my typing/writing skill is pretty damn alright.

 

[moosek]

I don't want to feel fake as I'm posting on the internet. I know some people put on dramatic and loud personae, but I'm more relaxed and thoughtful in my writing. Also, the kind of person you are when you type something planned out isn't the same when you converse with someone.

 

[Shockolate]

A depressed failure who doesn't care about anything but himself and the things he does, who refuses to grow up and live life as a normal, functioning part of society, who's emotions and thoughts are so inconsistent he has trouble keeping track of anything that's ever happened.

 

[Blatherscythe]

I'm pretty much the same on the internet. I don't go out of my way to act like an asshole, I don't look for touble, I'm still a rather negitive person, but I still show concern/caring for others in my own way. I think the only thing that really changes about me while online is that I will speak my mind as if I was with close friends, probably because of internet anonymity.

 

[M-JN]

I am, in the fleshworld, a pretty private ************.

I have close friends, who I love so deeply it's stupid, but I don't tend to talk to them about personal stuff. It's just not how I am, and they know it. Whereas I'm a lot more comfortable sharing deeper stuff with strangers - relationship and sexual topics, that kind of thing, although not necessarily on the Escapist - than I am with people I actually know.

I don't like them seeing my weaknesses, because they're the ones who'd remember it later. I dunno, maybe I feel like they'll use it against me or something. No risk of that on the interwebs.

 

[Extraintrovert]

I am certainly far more verbose/less dismissive and open to conversation when using the internet compared to when I can actually see the people to which I'm talking, so no, I am not the same person when using the internet compared to when I can actually see the person to which I'm talking. Hooray for inconsistency and falsehoods.

 

[RaphaelsRedemption]

I suppose I treat the internet the same as I treat life - I manage quite carefully what information people get about me, and rarely share spontaneously.

I suppose that means I'm private, but I don't think I am "hidden". I just don't tell if no-one asks. You know those chatty people who seems to share all their thoughts just as they run through their heads? Nah, that's not me.

I'm honourable, I'm stubborn, I'm appreciative of respect and fair play. And I can have the zaniest sense of humour around on occaision.

I'd like to think this all comes through in my online persona as well as me in real life.

 

[Instinct Blues]

I'm pretty much the same on here as I am in real life I try to be friendly and nice to everyone. I don't really start to be mean to someone unless they attack someone or myself.

 

[Timotei]

I don't really discuss my true self on the Escapist. I only let a select few see the true me.

To anyone else, I am a relentless, ruthless, sadistic, mean-spirited ***** whose rage increases proportionally to the lack of intelligence of those of whom she interacts with.

 

[Julianking93]

I don't really discuss my true self on the Escapist. I only let a select few see the true me.

To anyone else, I am a relentless, ruthless, sadistic, mean-spirited ***** whose rage increases proportionally to the lack of intelligence of those of whom she interacts with.

You sure about that? I mean, you're always pretty sweet when I see you round here.

 

[Ninonybox_v1legacy]

im a bit shy when not around family...i tend to keep a low profile but if im in an arcade and kicking ass im not shy at all. around family and friends im a smartass (in the funny way) cinical bastard (in a good way).....and i greatly enjoy Vodka.

 

[emeraldrafael]

The true me is someone who likes to help, but can also be kinda rude. But under it all, I'm a good guy, and like to keep the peace.

 

[Peteron]

I suppose this is the true me. I am a fan of being a jerk and making pointless arguments, but at the same time I enjoy interesting and opinionated discussion.

 

[Betancore]

I don't have much of an idea who the true me is. But online and offline, I'm pretty much the same. Unlike most people (at least from what I've gathered, having read threads like these before) I'm actually more reserved on the internet. I guess I'm just more conscious of the fact that anyone could be reading, whereas in real life I know more or less who's listening.

All the same, I'm very open, and seriously, you only need to ask and a whole torrent of unwanted emotional baggage will undoubtedly come spilling out. Happens both online and offline. It's kind of funny actually. I guess people might say that I'm different online only because they perceive me differently when I'm not in front of them, in person.

 

[Daedalus1942]

Just something I wanted to ask to the general Escapist people.

Who or what is the true you? Do you substantially change your personality for the internet and if so, why? Or do you like to be honest and stay like you are normally when on here and also, if so why?

I myself am pretty much the same here as I am offline. I treat this place as if it were a real community and I wouldn't want to be mean to the people in my community. Such a loving group of people you lot are.

So all in all, with the exception of a few angry rants and overly hateful speeches from time to time, I'm actually the exact same person on and offline.

So, Escapist, what is the true you like?

I can only be the real me online.
Offline, Shaun is a facade, an intangible concept. To quote American Psycho, you can see me, touch me, smell me, but I'm not really here.

 

[Lem0nade Inlay]

In real life, I'm just another face, another man who occasionally speaks his point of view.

But on the Escapist, I'm a deadly ninja assassin/superhero/ultimate villain/generally all round awesome guy. I have several beautiful girlfriends and fight crime with my eyes closed.



Oh wait, that's the other way round.