Originally Posted by adidasss (Post 1988091)

I don't think it's just misreading people's tones, I think it's also the fact that not being face to face with someone, for some reason we are less inclined to think of them as real people, persons with emotions and feelings that can get hurt. That's why normally, in real life, we walk away (also because this type of shouty match usually ends up in a fist fight, whereas there's no threat of that online, you can be as big of a dick as you want with no repercussions, and usually people take advantage of that).

Originally Posted by Janszoon (Post 1988061)

Since I read more than I post here these days and my posts are usually short, I think it gives the impression that I’m a more tight-lipped, less outgoing person than I am in real life.

Originally Posted by adidasss (Post 1988091)

I don't think it's just misreading people's tones, I think it's also the fact that not being face to face with someone, for some reason we are less inclined to think of them as real people, persons with emotions and feelings that can get hurt. That's why normally, in real life, we walk away (also because this type of shouty match usually ends up in a fist fight, whereas there's no threat of that online, you can be as big of a dick as you want with no repercussions, and usually people take advantage of that).

Originally Posted by 66Sexy (Post 1988112)

I don't know about you but if I'm having an argument with someone in real life it doesn't take long before I don't give a **** about their feelings.

Originally Posted by Frownland (Post 1988140)

I can think of many people in my life who are quick to insult in a disagreement. Unfortunately.

Originally Posted by Frownland (Post 1988148)

Way ahead of you on that. Well, I still kick it with the ones who have funny insults.