I remembered that topic about how your online persona is truthful to your real self.
Someone claimed that people online persona could be different from their real self. As if people have fake online persona and IRL they are true to themselves.
I would say it is the opposite.
People online are more truthful to themselves than IRL, at least I am.
IRL consequences of your actions are more severe. For example you can't just easily tell your boss that he is an asshole if you don't want to lose your job. You can't tell your parents that you hate them, they might get rid of you for that or treat you poorly. Tell strong bullies that they are assholes and they will beat you up. In short you cannot tell truth to power.
There could be consequences that are impossible to dodge, consequences that will hurt you. So to avoid suffering these consequences you have to hide your true feelings and thoughts.
However online where you are anonyms, you have nothing to lose. The worst that could happen is ban online. There will be no IRL consequences that can actually hurt you.
So online is the place where you can be honest, true to yourself and enjoy it. No need to wear a mask to avoid pissing people off. Avoid voicing controversial opinions or behaving in a way that will not cause you trouble.
Online you are free.
Anonymity brings freedom.
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