How is a stranger disclosing to much info. to another stranger become seen as an act of deviance?

Question

if a stranger self discloses to much information to another total stranger about themself. does this break a norm of society to become viewed as a deviant behavior?

Answer 1

Are you referring to having to do a sociology experiment?

You didn't break any norm by disclosing stuff about yourself on-line. That's your mistake.

You need to go into the world to do your project.

As far as self-disclosure -- in real life, that is -- yes, it's considered deviant, though not as much as it used to be.

On the one hand, you'd be assuming the other is interested in your private life -- without any reason to think so.

And, you're disclosing something, and might get a hurtful reaction from someone you don't know.

There's also a question of WHY one would do this (experiements aside).

You need to shut down your computer and go to the store, or get on a bus, or something like that.

Heck one of the main purposes of this site IS disclosing personal information -- to get advice.

And on-line, no one knows who you are, unless you tell them.

A lot of people use on-line groups to connect to others like them. (Thinking here of "I had an abortion" -- there are probably discussion sites for people to talk about that experience.)

I'll answer your other question, too, but you goofed!

Answer 2

Yes, it does, because it goes against (at least American) societal norms.  Mere acquaintances do not disclose personal information.

Answer 3

Well it can be considered they want to make friends?

Answer 4

No man is an Island. Unless you want to be a hermit everyone needs to socialise. This involves sharing our thoughts dreams and aspirations with others. Strangers are merely friends that we have not yet met.

Answer 5

some do it for points, oters do it to try to make mabey another human feel like just that, human!!! why do you sit and read too much of this on line? Or in real life has this happened???????? why do dogs sniff each othersbutts????????my point is walk away or kindly tell them how you feel that is how you get to know a person. Do the math..