Behind a computer versus real life

[CF DolFan]

I want to be very clear that my post isn't an anti-Lil B rant at all.  He just happened to be in the blast zone today and I used him as an example (on something it looks like I misunderstood to boot).  B and I are friends, at least I consider him to be one anyway.

I'm not pointing this at anyone in particular.  I just think some of the rudeness wouldn't happen if people really knew each other.  We fashion ourselves as tight knit, so we should start acting like we do know each other.

I was just using Tommy and Lil B as two examples.  I wasn't actually referring to anything in particular.  It's just coincidental you two had debates on the same day.

[landlocked]

can't we all just get along?

[SportsChick]

Apparently not

[Brian Fein]

You know what the difference is?   The guy I made that personal attack to is a troll.  The guy I called a homo is also a troll.  They come onto this site and immediately stir the pot by bashing the Dolphins.  As a result, they get attacked by EVERYONE.

You don't get it.  It doesn't matter if you consider them a "troll" - we are not here to scare people away.

Anyway, back on topic - you'd have to ask the others who know me really well personally, but I like to think that my online persona is exactly the same as I am in real life.  I would love if people would chime in and let me know if this is true.

[BoSoxGrl]

You don't get it.  It doesn't matter if you consider them a "troll" - we are not here to scare people away.

Anyway, back on topic - you'd have to ask the others who know me really well personally, but I like to think that my online persona is exactly the same as I am in real life.  I would love if people would chime in and let me know if this is true.

I don't know you that well in real life, but from what I gather, yeah it's true.
Likewise for Dave.  I get a kick out of most of his posts because he has said more shocking things in real life...I think he takes it easy on here.

As for myself, I have never really been one to edit what I say here or otherwise.  I would disagree with your political/religious P.O.V in real life...even if you can bench press a buick.

[Sunstroke]

I am, without a doubt, the exact same person on the board as I am in real life. I'm a complete and total smartass who will crack a joke at anyone's expense. I'm also a little condescending at times, but in both arenas, I am trying to ease up on that. I get frustrated with overly (or perpetually) cynical people in the real world just as quickly as I do up here.

[Fau Teixeira]

i'm totally different in real life than i am on the board

here i'm sarcastic, caustic, and a needler

in real life i'm totally not any of that

[Dave Gray]

You know what the difference is?   The guy I made that personal attack to is a troll.  The guy I called a homo is also a troll.  They come onto this site and immediately stir the pot by bashing the Dolphins.  As a result, they get attacked by EVERYONE.

Maybe you should edit your statement to read:

"Will not personal attacked unless first attacked, or if I deem you a troll."

[CF DolFan]

Anyway, back on topic - you'd have to ask the others who know me really well personally, but I like to think that my online persona is exactly the same as I am in real life.  I would love if people would chime in and let me know if this is true.

Granted I don't know you intimately but you seem to come off the same way during the occassions I have been with you.  You drive a heck of a lot worse than I would have imagined but other than that ... you seem to represent yourself pretty similar in both worlds.   

As for myself, I have never really been one to edit what I say here or otherwise.  I would disagree with your political/religious P.O.V in real life...even if you can bench press a buick.

Ouch!!

[SportsChick]

Come on, Bri doesn't drive badly

[MaineDolFan]

Ouch!!

I actually think she meant that as a compliment.  If she had issue with you - your physical stature wouldn't intimidate her into not being able to be honest with you.

[stinkfish]

I'm not so argumentative here, or as willing to stick up for my point of view here, as I am in real life.  I keep my language here clean, and I don't personally attack anyone. It's not that I do those things in real life, but with my buddies, I'll talk some shit, they'll talk some shit, and if we argue about different points of view, I'll jokingly call them a something-something, and they'll give it back. So generally speaking, I am a little more conservative, or quiet here, than I would be if we were all hanging out.
The reason being, I don't know any of you. So of course I'm going to be a respectful, or patient with all of you for that reason.

[Brians Stalker]

Come on, Bri doesn't drive badly

I only saw him drive once, and once was enough!  I don't know about driving poorly, but too fast, I think.   

[CF DolFan]

I only saw him drive once, and once was enough!  I don't know about driving poorly, but too fast, I think.   

We went to pick Philly and his nephew up at the airport and I was in the floorboard ... had me scared to death!!! He was a little better after that as he wasn't pressed for time.  My knees still shake at the memory!!     

[BoSoxGrl]

I actually think she meant that as a compliment.  If she had issue with you - your physical stature wouldn't intimidate her into not being able to be honest with you.

Exactly.  Good looking out, Maine.