Why do some of you answer differently on here than in your real life?

Question

lol, I know three people who answer on here daily that I know in person....lol you know who you are. but do all you guys answer about love, marriage, cheating, life, kids, blah blah blah different in real life? I know its supposed to be anonymous and whatnot, which is fine, but why take on a whole new persona? lol, is it your true self that ain't seen in the real world that answers, or the one that you want to be seen and heard but to afraid to show? and NO I'm not saying all people are like this. but seeing the three people I DO know on here answering they way they are, made me wonder how common is this???

Answer 1

It depends on the poster.  Some use the anonymous nature of the web to really say what they mean and others use it just to "troll" (ie cause trouble, play the devils advocate etc.)  It really depends on the personality type.

As to me, I try to give my opinion based upon what I've learned in life and how I was raised.  However, as I've never been divorced or cheated on I'm not certain if I would in truth follow my own advise.  Right now, I could say that if my wife cheated on me that I would end my marriage in a hearbeat but than if I step back I question if I would really be that quick to simple end it.  I might know (in my head) that if she cheated once, she would likely do it again and that I shouldn't give her another chance but how do you in fact "let go" in.  You have that attachment with someone and despite the hurt / lies, in practice its not easy to simply say "bye / cya".

Answer 2

I think that everyone that gives a answer to peoples questions are helping.At leaste they take the time to answer unlike people who dont give a d**n.

Answer 3

I just found out about yahoo answers last night, but I've been answering quite a few. I see a lot of people being smart asses, or joking around. I'm just trying to give some advice that I think would be helpful.  

Answer 4

I say what I think......got lots of points taken off me!

Answer 5

When someone is asked a question in person they usually respond rather quickly as to not keep the other person just standing there waiting.  However, when someone is either writing or typing one tends to be a bit more precise being that they feel like they have more time to say what they mean.  Occasionally when we speak we don't always realize the extent of what comes out of our mouths.  When we read what we write as we are writing it, can make all the difference.

Answer 6

In your own personal life, sometimes you tend to see things with "rose-colored" glasses.  

For example, when someone on here comes on and states that their spouse is cheating, as an uninvolved  by-standard with no emotional attachment, it is easy to say "LEAVE THEM!"  Now in your own personal life, you are emotionally involved and right in the middle of the storm.  You see things completely different than someone who is standing on the outside looking in.  Suddenly your vision is clouded with your emotions and advice that you would give someone else for the same/similar situation doesn't seem to fit in your own mind.    

Answer 7

there are some people here who are a totally different person in real life, just like the country song Brad sings..."so much cooler online"

in other cases, I find inconsistencies in answers, some say they will be with their spouse and never cheat, yet, in another question, they say they would cheat if given a million bucks to do so, sigh!  I shake my head at those people...  =(...  

I express myself as I do in real life, and I suggest what I have done myself or what I would do if I was in their shoes...  at least I think I do, lol!

Mary

Answer 8

It might be like the kid who is a rotten kid  who gets in trouble but when they have to take care of their little brothers or sisters they are very mature and good and very responsible.  

Answer 9

I think I answer honestly on here....I get many thumbs down.  Weird to come on here and try to fake yourself.

Answer 10

I usually try to stay consistent with my answers here as I would in real life.... Sometimes through the situations might be different or I might not have all the facts about someone's situation on here as I would in my own real life so there might be a few times when the answer may be a little different than it would be in my own life...

However I do stand by my morals, values and beliefs on here as I do in my real life...

Answer 11

For me it's the same my opinion doesn't change just because I'm typing it.  

Answer 12

That's so ironic that you ask this question because I had an answer that got 5 thumbs down yesterday and a few minutes ago I found out that it was chosen best answer by the asker. All I was doing was being honest. I have tried to not only learn from my mistakes but others. That's what makes us all unique. So, taking a little from everyone may help you make a whole decision.

Answer 13

real life and cyber are the same to me... :D

Answer 14

if you knew me, you would know i am the same, i am too old to try and be different

Answer 15

because they are full of s**t and quick to judge.  "Oh, you shouldn't do this, i wouldn't put up with that"  But they would or they do...i don't get it either.  when i give a real answer i usually get cussed out, deleted or given the thumbs down.

Answer 16

Kudos to you. I really couldn't care less about people who answer on here with ABSOLUTLEY no experience about what they're answering.

I've lived what I answer or I don't answer and I think everybody else should use the same discretion

Answer 17

its no defferent just trying o be honest here,ooh u miss your hubby  sorry

Answer 18

I answer in my own way

Answer 19

IDK I just try to answer as honestly as I can and pray it helps someone. I can't change the past but I can help someone else and their future.