Comments on: Surprise! People Speak Their Mind More Online

By: Pam Dyer

Pam Dyer — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:14:20 +0000

I know what you mean, Alison. I’ve been online since 1983 (300 baud modem and all-text CompuServe, anyone?), and I use my real name when I post. I don’t like it when people hide behind screen names, either, whether they feel “uninhibited” or not. Thanks for reading and commenting!

By: Pam Dyer

Pam Dyer — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:14:00 +0000

By: Alison Moore Smith@Blog in 1 Week

Alison Moore Smith@Blog in 1 Week — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:05:44 +0000

This actually makes me sad. I’ve been online since 1985 — when “online” meant electronic bulletin board systems — and have seen the caustic side of the internet for years.

I use my real name when I blog and when I comment. That brings with it a certain level of responsibility because I have to be able to stand by what I say. But it certainly is not a level playing field when the majority of posters hide behind screen names, without having to endure the scrutiny of their biases and backgrounds.

The internet, IMO, is a real ethical challenge.
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By: Alison Moore Smith@Blog in 1 W

Alison Moore Smith@Blog in 1 W — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:05:00 +0000

This actually makes me sad. I’ve been online since 1985 — when “online” meant electronic bulletin board systems — and have seen the caustic side of the internet for years.

The internet, IMO, is a real ethical challenge.
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By: Rose

Rose — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:33:25 +0000

I found these statistics interesting. Some of the things said online I don’t think a person would dare say to another person’s face.
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By: Rose

Rose — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:33:00 +0000

I found these statistics interesting. Some of the things said online I don't think a person would dare say to another person's face. .-= ´s last blog ..How do you Twitter- Twitter Tools =-.

By: Andrew Nattan

Andrew Nattan — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:15:54 +0000

I wonder what their next study will be? Pope’s religion exposed*? Bears toilet habits unearthed**?

*he’s catholic.
** they go in the woods.
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By: Andrew Nattan

Andrew Nattan — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:15:00 +0000

I wonder what their next study will be? Pope’s religion exposed*? Bears toilet habits unearthed**?

*he’s catholic.
** they go in the woods.
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By: Will McCulloch

Will McCulloch — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:53:00 +0000

Hi Pam,

It would also be interesting to see how these statistics compare between different countries/cultures. I imagine the behavioural differences are even higher in the UK – but maybe less in southern Europe and South America.

Best wishes

Will
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By: Will McCulloch

Will McCulloch — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:53:40 +0000

Hi Pam,

Best wishes

Will
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