10-22-2002, 05:21 AM
I really appreciate Gonzo's kind words, and I think he's a hilarious guy, who also has brilliant points every time he tries. There are a few people here that I think are brilliant writers and/or have amazingly clever wits. However, I never understood how people could be come "friends" over messagboards without meeting.
It's not a conversation. There's no emotion, there's no inflection. It's just not dynamic or real, so to me I never actually consider you people as real people until I actually think about it. Usually, I just consider it words on page. Definately tied to personalities, but it's just not the same. Hell, I don't even chat over AIM or instant messanger with anyone.
That's probably why I can be so mean online when in reality, I never have arguments. I haven't been in a fight since 5th grade, and just never had a bad word to say about anyone.
Edited By Galt on 1035264178
It's not a conversation. There's no emotion, there's no inflection. It's just not dynamic or real, so to me I never actually consider you people as real people until I actually think about it. Usually, I just consider it words on page. Definately tied to personalities, but it's just not the same. Hell, I don't even chat over AIM or instant messanger with anyone.
That's probably why I can be so mean online when in reality, I never have arguments. I haven't been in a fight since 5th grade, and just never had a bad word to say about anyone.
Edited By Galt on 1035264178