Romier S Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 Something funny happened a little earlier today. I got an AIM from one of our members here, and a friend (Merlot) that basically said the following : "Man you have two sides - 1 is the politically correct, love everyone side, and the other is the foul mouth f*&$er on Live :)" No doubt commenting on some of the things I noted in the Live Arcade thread. I got a good chuckle out of that because for the most part, it's hard for me to really dislike anyone. People have thier eccentricities of course, but hate is generally a strong word I reserve for very few. However, the reality is that I'm not a fan of political correctness in general, and I can be downright foul mouthed on Live because I'm in a social setting with folks I consider friends. Those of you that have met me in person know I'm the consumate goofball afterall. (and restraunt staff fear me;)) Being one of the folks that runs this forum though requires me to consider things from a different angle than my own. I always want LCVG to be a comfortable place for people to talk games, and to carry on with a good atmosphere. That does require different viewpoints to be taken into account when moderating, or dealing with situations that may arise. Though, in the middle of a debate I'm going to give you 100% Romier whether you like it or not. With that said, Mike's comments really got me to wondering, does your online personality differ greatly from your personality on the forum? Or even in every day life? Does the anonymity of online gaming, or even just general online interaction change the way you would normally react to certain things/situations? It's an interesting question to me because in general I try to remain as open minded as possible when I'm dealing with folks on the forum, yet I realize that sometimes I can more closed minded than I should be in my every day dealings with people if thier opinions are in direct contravention to my own. What are your thoughts? How does your online personality match up to your everyday life? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whooter Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 I'm pretty much the same twisted perv in real life that I am online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlot Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 I'm more polite unless I'm drinking or I'm only gaming with my close friends. If it's myself and friends gaming against the masses in Halo 2 and they start calling me a nigga and generally talking inappropriate smack, I fire the same back. Sometimes, though, if I'm drunk I'll smack talk a bit, but within reason. If it's LCVGers I don't know real well, I'm much more subdued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoolieMan Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 I would say I am about the same on Live, the forums, and in real life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoisonJam Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 I'm the same mealy-mouthed, milquetoast, peace-making wanker online as I am in person. Seriously--I don't go in for trash-talking and open conflict over the mike makes me very uncomfortable. A little good-natured ribbing I can live with and even join in to a small extent but I would have to feel very comfortable with the crowd to engage in it personally (sadly for you fuckers, I feel comfortable with you). But no, I don't really change a whit whether on an internet board, chatting online, or boring people in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnemaEms Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 THe asshole you talk to on this board and on Live is the same asshole in real life. Oh...and Romier.....I fucking hate you. -Dean- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdForged Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 In another online forum my forum "tag" is "Office Jester." If I can find something funny to write I'll do it. On Live I'm relatively tame, but that's mostly because I typically have my wife somewhere nearby and my 2 1/2 year old daughter asleep upstairs. Therefore, about the worst you'll get out of me verbally was my "sack" epithet last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted December 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 Therefore, about the worst you'll get out of me verbally was my "sack" epithet last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 I'm pretty different. I'm a freaking chameleon. Since I write for a living, I have a distinct written voice from that of my spoken voice. With good friends, I can be pretty caustic and sarcastic. I so rarely get on Live that I'm usually just trying to keep you guys from hating me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daisy Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 I'm about the same, I'm usually always trying to get people to laugh when I'm not on Live. I just give plenty more reasons on there. Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnemaEms Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 I'm pretty different. I'm a freaking chameleon. Since I write for a living' date=' I have a distinct written voice from that of my spoken voice. With good friends, I can be pretty caustic and sarcastic. I so rarely get on Live that I'm usually just trying to keep you guys from hating me.[/quote'] I see why you would say that because i thought you came across as a huge prick when we played SOCOM. -Dean- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Tyner Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 I usually keep my mic muted when playing, so no one will ever know...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Monkey Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 I'm more handsome on Live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Zot Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 I'm much more shy in person so I don't talk much on Live. When I'm comfortable with the group I'm playing with I love a little smack talk though. If it's an obnoxious crowd or a bunch of lamers, I usually just take the headset off and enjoy the game sans asstalk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainmaykr Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 Pretty much the same. I joke hard on and off the mic. Though, I only get worked up with people I know well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solitice Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 I care far less if someone has a problem with me online. Other than that I am a bit quiet with people on live that I don't know well but open up in a short period of time, that is if Romier isn't blabbing his fucking mouth off as usual, just kidding...but not really :lmfao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky G Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 Same guy, if anything I get quiet on Live. Mic fright, maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted December 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 that is if Romier isn't blabbing his fucking mouth off as usual, just kidding...but not really Hey I'm not shy chief, and if me blabbering gets folks laughing and talking so be it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky G Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 I'm missing out on good stuff it seems! My issue is that I only play after 8 PM PST, since I don't play before my two boys are in bed. Family time is important to me. I would love to play with you all, I don't think I've played an LCVG'er since Links and NFL2K5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyN Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 I used to be quiet (just ask anyone ive known a while), but in the last few years ive become the total opposite. In person and on live you get what you hear. On the forum i try to be civil as im a moderator though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whooter Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 With good friends' date=' I can be pretty caustic and sarcastic.[/quote'] You? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 I'm usually the same online & off.I'm more reserved though with people that I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel P Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 I'm much more subdued online. I'm a total goofball with people I frequently hang/chat with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyN Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 I'm a total goofball with people I frequently hang/chat with Well you fit in with the rest of us so dont be subdued on live :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry the Clown Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 Oh I’m just as pretentious in real life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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