Humans tend to be crap online

**John Scott** · 10-28-2006, 02:28 AM

You guys ever realize that? That people online tend to be crap? By "crap" I mean lying, dishonest back-stabbing fuctards.

I guess it could be the fact that I always assume the best of people and tend to give folks the benegit of the doubt, but damn do people disappoint me online.

I was thinking about this and I think that it is because a lot of people think of the Internet as "less than real" and so they think that it's ok to shit all over it.

Or maybe they are back-stabbing little fuctards offline as well.

But then I think about people like Ferre, G10, Laura, Cricket, etc and my faith in mankind is somewhat restored.

Anyway...

WillL · 10-28-2006, 02:31 AM

yes. And scammers. They think they are big because they are sitting behind a desk.

It's best not to trust someone ever.

**Cricket** · 10-28-2006, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by John Scott

I was thinking about this and I think that it is because a lot of people think of the Internet as "less than real" and so they think that it's ok to shit all over it. Or maybe they are back-stabbing little fuctards offline as well.

I believe it is a little of both things you mentioned.

"And, perhaps because people sometimes forget that there's a human being on the other side of the computer, some people think that a lower standard of ethics or personal behavior is acceptable in cyberspace.Core Rules of Netiquette

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Guy proposes a useful test for anything you're about to post or mail: Ask yourself, "Would I say this to the person's face?" If the answer is no, rewrite and reread. Repeat the process till you feel sure that you'd feel as comfortable saying these words to the live person as you do sending them through cyberspace. Guy Kawasaki

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It's best not to trust someone ever.

I like to take somewhat of a cautiously optimistic approach. As with most things, I tend to hope for the best but expect the worst. It keeps me believing in people but not being too disappointed if they let me down.

In business, trust but verify.

Atom · 10-28-2006, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by John Scott

You guys ever realize that? That people online tend to be crap? By "crap" I mean lying, dishonest back-stabbing fuctards.

I guess it could be the fact that I always assume the best of people and tend to give folks the benegit of the doubt, but damn do people disappoint me online.

I was thinking about this and I think that it is because a lot of people think of the Internet as "less than real" and so they think that it's ok to shit all over it.

Or maybe they are back-stabbing little fuctards offline as well.

But then I think about people like Ferre, G10, Laura, Cricket, etc and my faith in mankind is somewhat restored.

Anyway...

yeah

**Cricket** · 10-28-2006, 03:25 AM

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yeah

That's why we all love you so much Atom. You are always straight forward and to the point!

Atom · 10-28-2006, 03:34 AM

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That's why we all love you so much Atom. You are always straight forward and to the point!

Only way to be, Cricket.

Yeah I've noticed that people online seem to be fuctards a lot of them.

Course I only notice this cause I'm not one, of course.

Atom · 10-28-2006, 03:48 AM

Little joke there, kids.

**Cricket** · 10-28-2006, 03:49 AM

But you aren't one!

Atom · 10-28-2006, 03:52 AM

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But you aren't one!

Thanks for the mention.

Atom · 10-28-2006, 03:55 AM

Watch out I've decided to do pig latin sans today.

**Cricket** · 10-28-2006, 03:55 AM

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Thanks for the mention.

With all seriousness, you are one of the kindest and most honest people I know. You say it like it is. I am very lucky to be able to call you my friend. I mean that Atom!

Atom · 10-28-2006, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Cricket

With all seriousness, you are one of the kindest and most honest people I know. You say it like it is. I am very lucky to be able to call you my friend. I mean that Atom!

I know you mean that and, you are usually right.

(remember the pig latin sanskrit)

Atom · 10-28-2006, 04:02 AM

If you guys ain't in stitches by now, I give up.

Zap · 10-28-2006, 06:06 AM

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If you guys ain't in stitches by now, I give up.

You always keep me in stitches, dude.

You almost made me pee my pants once or twice.

talkwebz · 10-28-2006, 06:10 AM

Me too!
he made me peee tooo!

**John Scott** · 10-28-2006, 06:10 AM

I have never peed at the behest of Atom or any other male member.

Atom · 10-28-2006, 06:12 AM

I have to buy underwear monthly, myself.

(no, it's not from being old)

(not yet, anyway)

talkwebz · 10-28-2006, 06:13 AM