Internet vs. Real world - GoFuckYourself.com

M_M · 10-12-2004, 12:26 AM

Why do people refer to life outside internet as 'real life' or 'real world' ?

I don't think Internet is advanced enough to be considered an alternate reality yet.

Discuss

reynold · 10-12-2004, 12:27 AM

internet is one of the technological breakthrough we have today...it gives the inforamtion that people need....

Marcus Aurelius · 10-12-2004, 12:28 AM

because things are taken less seriously online than in real life. like if someone threatens to whoop your ass on GFY more than likely they would be a complete pussy in real life. and the things they say to others here, they would never have the balls to say face to face.

Identities and personalities online are completely skewed from reality in that people can create and put forth whatever image they choose, so in that sense yes it is an alternate form of reality for many.

Gynecologist · 10-12-2004, 12:29 AM

Waht is this "real world" you speak of? Please inform me and I will teach the others.

BRISK · 10-12-2004, 12:32 AM

http://www.energyradio.fm/anm/templa...id=96&zoneid=5

colpanic · 10-12-2004, 12:47 AM

You obviously haven't been on the second internet yet.

strats · 10-12-2004, 01:12 AM

both are life.

smack · 10-12-2004, 01:21 AM

i like the internet more. real life doesn't include ignore buttons

10-12-2004, 12:26 AM	#1
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10-12-2004, 12:32 AM	#5
BRISK Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,240	http://www.energyradio.fm/anm/templa...id=96&zoneid=5 __________________ I post on GFY so that when people ask me what I do, I can tell them that I work with the mentally retarded.

10-12-2004, 12:47 AM	#6
colpanic Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,007	You obviously haven't been on the second internet yet. __________________ I like ducks.

10-12-2004, 01:12 AM	#7
strats Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,805	both are life. Last edited by strats; 10-12-2004 at 01:14 AM..

10-12-2004, 01:21 AM	#8
smack Push Porn Like Weight. Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Inside .NET Posts: 10,652	i like the internet more. real life doesn't include ignore buttons __________________ Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war.

10-12-2004, 12:27 AM	#2
reynold Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Global Traveler Posts: 51,271	internet is one of the technological breakthrough we have today...it gives the inforamtion that people need....

10-12-2004, 12:28 AM	#3
Marcus Aurelius No Refunds Issued. Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 14,809	because things are taken less seriously online than in real life. like if someone threatens to whoop your ass on GFY more than likely they would be a complete pussy in real life. and the things they say to others here, they would never have the balls to say face to face. Identities and personalities online are completely skewed from reality in that people can create and put forth whatever image they choose, so in that sense yes it is an alternate form of reality for many.

10-12-2004, 12:29 AM	#4
Gynecologist Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,184	Waht is this "real world" you speak of? Please inform me and I will teach the others.