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Edited by Auttumnnnn: 1/25/2016 8:55:22 PM
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How Does Anonymity Affect People's Personalities?

Through the anonymity that the internet provides, do you believe people are more or less true to who they really are? Do they take the opportunity to spin tales about who they are, or do they use the safety of anonymity to express themselves in a way they're reluctant to in person? [u]Edit:[/u] Many believe that people are not their true selves online, but allow me to give some food for thought. A person is typically more true to themselves around good friends, significant others and possibly family. I think it's safe to say that this is because they feel comfortable and secure around these people. On the internet, someone who is usually quiet and unassuming suddenly becomes a full-blown racist. While many would say that they are being less true to themselves, I believe the opposite to be true. That person may be quiet and unassuming due to discomfort and fear of consequence, but their true colors (in this case, being a racist) shine once that fear is taken away.

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  • Depends on the person and their real life. I think people that don't have anything going for them in real life tend to act different online & lie. I personally act exactly as I would in real life because I don't care what people think of me (especialy not random people online.)

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