Why Do People Say Things Online They'd NEVER Say Facce-to-Face?

[mythociate]

It was a survey-question---something like 'are there things you say to people online that you'd never say to them face-to-face?' And I answered 'yes.'

I think it's because of the 'disconnectedness'---sitting here at my computer, I feel like I'm just 'playing a big video game, in which you are all characters (and "I'm on a Quest to Save My Girlfriend!"')

(I know you're all "real people"  but some subconscious part of me "knows" you're all just 'figments of my imagination'  )

See!?! I'd NEVER tell you 'you're a figment of my imagination' to your face! 

What do I imagine you would say is the reason people say things to imaginary people online that they'd NEVER say in real life?

[hitch0403]

Whether online or in person....just remember Proverbs 15.......

15  A mild* answer turns away rage,+

But a harsh* word stirs up anger.+

 2   The tongue of the wise makes good use of knowledge,+

But the mouth of the stupid blurts out foolishness.

[loulizlee]

I AM a figment of your imagination.

[vp44]

To you I would actually speak to you face to face, you need to be put in your place!

[mythociate]

you need to be put in your place!

What is my place?

... bouncing around in a rubber-room, hmmm? How is that any-different from the bulk of society today?

[vp44]

you need to be put in your place!

What is my place?

... bouncing around in a rubber-room, hmmm? 

LOl You said I didn't. I guess you know your place already. Good job!

[JediJohnnie]

[moon29]

I personally will not say something online that i would never say in person.  if you cant say it to their face then it probably inst something that should be said outside of your home.

[mythociate]

you need to be put in your place!

What is my place?

... bouncing around in a rubber-room, hmmm? 

LOl You said I didn't. I guess you know your place already. Good job!

And yet you cut-out my question: "How is that any different from normal life?"

[vp44]

you need to be put in your place!

What is my place?

... bouncing around in a rubber-room, hmmm? 

LOl You said I didn't. I guess you know your place already. Good job!

And yet you cut-out my question: "How is that any different from normal life?"

You keep answering your own questions? Wonderful pretty soon you won't have a need to ask questions that you already know answers too. See how this is working out.

[mythociate]

you need to be put in your place!

What is my place?

... bouncing around in a rubber-room, hmmm? 

LOl You said I didn't. I guess you know your place already. Good job!

And yet you cut-out my question: "How is that any different from normal life?"

You keep answering your own questions? Wonderful pretty soon you won't have a need to ask questions that you already know answers too. See how this is working out.

And you're GIVING me the answer, but not the answer you THINK you're giving me

You THINK you're giving me the answer that 'I think the whole world is this rubber-room you imagine I'm bouncing-around in.'

But I know I'm not bouncing-around in a rubber-room, just like YOU know that YOU'RE not bouncing-around in a rubber-room; so how can either one of us be sure?

[tantricia44]

One thing comes to mind....we're a bunch of cowards & will bark only online!If we knew that person lives next door, you bet we hope 2never me him.

[swkstudent]

There is no accountability for their behavior...

[linderlizzie]

People are inherently evil, of course. I think it's cowardly to say things online that hurt other people.

[sgluckadoo]

It is referred to as the online disinhibition effect. You can google it for more info.