Internet Socializing. What's the point?

For me personally its partly an intriguing time killer and partly an amusing community that has grown around the collective intrest of us all. I mean I live in the UK but most of you are from the USA and it's kinda cool that I can debate, communicate and socialise with people I would never get to know in the slightest otherwise. Which I think is kinda cool.

I never got the idea that the internet isn't "real life". Of course it is real life, it isn't some fantasy land in a distant galaxy. There are real people on each computer responding directly to your comments. I would consider that a form of socializing.

If you think you are bored of the internet, well then take sometime out to expirence other more tactile things. We all desire human contact, and that includes physical contact. However, don't discard the importance of sharing ideas and thoughts with others - and the internet provides a nice avenue for that.

I have a similar situation like G-money, I had to go back to the USA for college and left my friends in the Philippines. Other than staying in contact with my real friends online, I find it easier to socialize with people with my otaku interests online as well.

I have met my other fakkuza friends through other means like Xbox live and Skype. This is similar to the old times as Pen Pals.

I feel as if its beneficial I mean talking is what I do with my friends anyway so it's very similar. Sure occasionally we actually do something, but the majority of the time were just talking.

An example is I was talking with this girl who was talking about how I wasn't social and my rhetorical was that she spent most of her time on the phone even with friends. She said she was socializing with them, and I said that's the same thing I do on my X-box talk with friends and play games with them socializing.

So yes I think that social networking matters because I can't hang out with my friends all the time so instead of sitting all alone I use social networking. Along with the fact that if you limit yourself to only people in your area then you can't see opinions from far away on social networking you can even those dirty chinese opinions form Imperial X :wink:

I have found more bros from the 'net than I have from real life.

I live with someone I met on Fakku. :lol:




On topic though, what to do with someones life and the meaning of it is up to each individual to answer. I've never been against doing anything in life if it's what you want to do. I've always enjoyed spending time online, and I've met some of the best people in the world on it.

I've never been an outspoken person in the real world and usually don't talk too much, but online I can let my mind stretch a bit.

I've always enjoyed spending time online or playing a game versus something idle like watching TV. TV makes my brain melt, you just sit there and stare. With online you're interacting with something and you're not as idle at least not mentally.

I'm just in it for the lulz.

This might actually be worth moving to SD.

Honestly, I think the only reason why socializing online is an issue, as far as time management is concerned, is because there really isn't a precedent for it in human history. Most of the time, people model their lives after what has worked in the past. Sure, there are cases of people having great successes in life through socialization over the internet, but if you weigh that against history and social norms, there really isn't anything there. I'm pretty sure that, in its infancy, no one could have expected the impact the telephone would have had on people's lives. With all technological innovations, there's an intangible element that relies on human ingenuity. If you think you're wasting your time being online and communicating with people, it might be true, but you never know who you'll meet or what kind of connections you'll make.

You made a lot of good points, hehe. They really are similar... real life and an online life. I guess, if I convince myself that it's a waste of time.. that applies not only to one thing, but the other too... since.. in a way.. they're the same. :) So why should I worry myself about if I waste time.. :)




Hehe thank you :) I thought so too but you know.. people seem a bit strict on where topics are placed.

Anyway, the rest of your post was very very enlightening. It covered some things that others didn't really point out and gave me a different perspective on the issue.

[size=10]"If you think you're wasting your time being online and communicating with people, it might be true, but you never know who you'll meet or what kind of connections you'll make." [/h]

:) I think I needed to be reminded of that or told it. It helps, though I don't know why. Hehe.



Hehehe.. so flattering and funny. Made me giggle. I'm a bit shy though >.<

Anyway, I read everyone's replies and with the exception of a few, most of you gave me good reasons for why you socialize and spend time on the net. Learning is one of the best parts of it for me, and I agree with you guys who say making friends and keeping in touch with friends is a good reason to use the net/socialize.

I think my main problem was that I was worried I was wasting too much time doing what most people do on the net.. but reading the responses changed my mind.

Hehe thanks everybody :D

What? do you share that account? huh? do you? share it? the account? do you?



I dont bite (last time I checked after going to the vet. . .physician)
Yeah. . .no need to be shy, since were all [size=10]FAKKERS[/h] & just enjoying our time~

I find I-net socializing is important. Since last year I am partly disabled. My disability and pain killers don't allow me to go out and meet up with people a lot.

Logining in on this page brings a bit of light in my dull days (and no not just the pic and vids). Being able to talk to people who share the same interest as me make me happy. I'm not here long but i have been accepted and this is bringing me great joy.

Like I said I-net socializing is important

If I met him on here then we would have separate accounts

The internet and the world are really two different things. If you find watching anime, reading posts, streaming music more enjoyable than going out for bowling, hanging out or drinking... it's totally acceptable and there's nothing to be ashamed of.

Whatever suits your tastes. The only thing about the internet, is that you can't be judged from what you look or sound like. There's really no racism or stereo typing here on the internet as like there is in the everyday world.

Then again, there's no rules or boundaries to limit what you want to say or do on the internet. Your manners, politeness and morals are all unnecessary, but I'm happy for people who still have their morals. The internet shows who you really are.

I find both internet life and real life enjoyable.

DISAGREE, IT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE AT ALL AND YOU WOULD BE CONSIDERED A "LOSER"



MOST RIDICULOUS THING I HEARD ALL DAY (EVEN IF MY DAY JUST STARTED, THIS IS STILL PRETTY OUTRAGEOUS)

That means you would be calling yourself a loser since you enjoy posting on the forums to boost your own self ego. If you didn't enjoy it, you wouldn't be here reading posts or taking your time to reply to threads.

Being on the internet does show who you really are. It has no boundaries and you can say whatever you want that is on your mind. Unlike being outside in society, people feel limited to what they say or do because of others around them.

True, but it's also a lot easier to lie online.

I suppose you don't understand my point. You can say whatever you want, it can be a lie, it can be the truth. There are no boundaries, no rules for whatever you say.

If you lie on the net, you're in reality, a liar. The reason why some would normally find it harder to lie offline is because of the people around them and how it would effect themselves.

NOPE, I DO NOT ENJOY "WATCHING ANIME, READING POSTS, STREAMING MUSIC" MORE THAN GETTING FUCKIN WASTED, BOWLING AND HANGING OUT, THEREFORE I AM NOT A LOSER, UNLIKE YOU

PS: GARY LOLLOLLOL12 WAS HERE, ASH VARUNA IS A LOSER