Just because it's uncomfortable for me doesn't mean that I don't realize how big of a sham talking to people through text is.
Quote from: Loaf on June 28, 2017, 08:51:18 PMJust because it's uncomfortable for me doesn't mean that I don't realize how big of a sham talking to people through text is.How can online communication be inferior if it's what allows you to truly express your personality? You're not being a sham, you're just being more you.
Quote from: Verbatim on June 28, 2017, 08:41:24 PMQuote from: Loaf on June 28, 2017, 08:38:59 PMonline interaction isn't real interaction.how notIt's really not. You're only getting like 10% of the information that you could be getting through someone's tone of voice, their facial expression, the way they gesture their body, etc.
Quote from: Loaf on June 28, 2017, 08:38:59 PMonline interaction isn't real interaction.how not
online interaction isn't real interaction.
Here's the thing. When you're reading someone's writing through text, you don't really know a person.
The way that people talk to each other online is in no way how people would authentically talk to people irl.
I don't actually want to debate this.
Quote from: Loaf on June 28, 2017, 09:24:27 PMI don't actually want to debate this.smart
I do care about what others think of me. I'm positive that my problem is I care a little too much.
I only care about what certain people think about me and that's because there is a practical reason for them to like me.
Quote from: Aether on June 28, 2017, 10:28:14 PMI only care about what certain people think about me and that's because there is a practical reason for them to like me.That's pretty gross.
I care too much what people think of me and I get really stressed out about it, so trying to not care what people think of me is the only real fix for that.
Quote from: Aria on June 28, 2017, 11:20:19 PMI care too much what people think of me and I get really stressed out about it, so trying to not care what people think of me is the only real fix for that.Lately I'm beginning to discover that stress is not only unavoidable, but an overall good motivator. At least, for me.
Quote from: Verbatim on June 28, 2017, 11:25:54 PMQuote from: Aria on June 28, 2017, 11:20:19 PMI care too much what people think of me and I get really stressed out about it, so trying to not care what people think of me is the only real fix for that.Lately I'm beginning to discover that stress is not only unavoidable, but an overall good motivator. At least, for me.Not for me. It makes me want to stay in bed all day.
Quote from: Verbatim on June 28, 2017, 08:41:24 PMQuote from: Loaf on June 28, 2017, 08:38:59 PMonline interaction isn't real interaction.how notIt's really not. You're only getting like 10% of the information that you could be getting through someone's tone of voice, their facial expression, the way they gesture their body, etc. It's actually sort of sad and telling of the current generation we live in, that people growing up today seem to see no difference in talking to people in person and talking to people in text. I actually prefer talking to people in groups of 3 in a video chat, but talking to people in person is a bit uncomfortable for me, ironically. Just because it's uncomfortable for me doesn't mean that I don't realize how big of a sham talking to people through text is.Here's the thing. When you're reading someone's writing through text, you don't really know a person. It's also impossible to tell what someone means sometimes if they're not using an inflection in their voice that you would hear. For example, sometimes it's impossible to tell sarcasm through text. Text is bullshit and you're retarded if you still disagree.
Quote from: Loaf on June 28, 2017, 08:51:18 PMQuote from: Verbatim on June 28, 2017, 08:41:24 PMQuote from: Loaf on June 28, 2017, 08:38:59 PMonline interaction isn't real interaction.how notIt's really not. You're only getting like 10% of the information that you could be getting through someone's tone of voice, their facial expression, the way they gesture their body, etc. It's actually sort of sad and telling of the current generation we live in, that people growing up today seem to see no difference in talking to people in person and talking to people in text. I actually prefer talking to people in groups of 3 in a video chat, but talking to people in person is a bit uncomfortable for me, ironically. Just because it's uncomfortable for me doesn't mean that I don't realize how big of a sham talking to people through text is.Here's the thing. When you're reading someone's writing through text, you don't really know a person. It's also impossible to tell what someone means sometimes if they're not using an inflection in their voice that you would hear. For example, sometimes it's impossible to tell sarcasm through text. Text is bullshit and you're retarded if you still disagree.Couldn't you dispel this entire argument by talking to people over voice chat every day and forging friendships over that? I've known my pair of friends since 2011, and have chatted basically every day for the last 3 years. Going to visit another friend of mine in Maryland next summer probably and we talk very often and text. I agree just over the text thing, but everything else I have to disagree with. Sharing pictures, talking about your lives, etc. That's basically Facebook but not, and I don't see anyone there saying you're not really keeping in touch or knowing your friends.