Is it bad that I don't take anything online seriously?

Question

Ex. Online arguments, friendships, dating, etc

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Quite the opposite. That’s a good thing. by the way there really isn’t such as thing as a “virtual” friendship unless you met the person in the past or have plans to meet them in the future. It’s a connection and sometimes a very beneficial one at that. But it’s not a friendship.

With all due respect you girls got to stop calling anybody or anything a “friend” just because you have some sort of positive connection with them (online or off). Men generally are much more selective and are slower to fully trust other people. We have a deeper commitment and loyalty to people we call “friends”. Some women will instantly block a “friend” just because some they wrote. Most men aren’t like that.

Anyway the only time it’s bad to act carefree is if you trolling someone who had a serious question. You might not like the question they asked (or just like getting under their skin) but if you troll them it will likely just either be ignored or piss them off and push then in the opposite direction.

99.99% of the time I just tune out or block trolls. But every once in a blue moon they get a “lucky shot” and hit a deep nerve on something. It’s almost like they knew me personally to the point they could say something they know would hurt. Its sheer coincidence and very rare but it stung. Be careful.

Oigit · Accepted Answer

Something can be taken seriously. But you better research the hell out of something before taking it seriously. Also social media should never be taken as a good source for facts or the truth in general. Because the simple truth is that social media is sheep leading sheep thanks how pervasive the illusory effect is on social media.

Also social media is addictive and can alter your perception of reality negatively. Studies have shown both time and time again. Influences might as well be dealers trying to sell others all the BS that is the internet. So if you wouldn't buy crack or meth from a drug dealer, don't buy what Influences are selling.

https://cognitiveresearchjournal.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s41235-021-00301-5

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8116821/

https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/repeating-misinformation-doesnt-make-it-true-but-does-make-it-more-likely-to-be-believed.html

hIopinionated_ · Accepted Answer

Not bad at all, at least not completely. It definitely protects you from all sorts of people. It may scare off the good ones but than again, knowing genuine people online I believe is rare.

Not taking this online thing seriously is something I need to work on myself tbh

Cottonpinku · Accepted Answer

So, basically you think everything is a joke? You don’t seem to have any empathy with many I’m assuming. It’s not a bad thing at all it’s just something you need to work on. In short, you lack empathy and you have to see in order to believe apparently.

Sonorous · Answer

I think the only bad that should matter is if your lack of seriousness resulted in harm to others. If it doesn't, then it's not that bad.

melanieeeB · Answer

No, you shouldn't take everything serious

jabariw18 · Answer

Yes it's bad. People think that just because it's over the internet it's ok to ignore people, not respond to messages, not share photos with someone who they are emotionally invested in etc. It being "over the internet" invalidates it even though it's an actual human being on the other side. This is one of my biggest pet peeves. The internet is a blessing but to just constantly get totally tossed out like you're trash for literally no reason is one of the drawbacks. Not to mention the fact that you have keyboard warriors. Just being black results in the N word being tossed at me on a daily basis just because of my mere existence. I'm sure as a woman you probably deal with similar troubles being a woman (sexually)

sphinx23 · Answer

It's not bad. Tbh, these days things get out of hand online. Too much toxicity, so it's understandable that you don't like anything online. I, myself, does social media detox from time to time. My feeds are filtered. I only wanna see things that give me positivity and inspiration, not the other way around. Don't feel sorry into doing something that will make you feel better. You do you.

ohsheeT · Answer

There's nothing wrong with that when you're talking to people on mine when you're doing anything online it's an experience it's there to teach you to make you grow life is an experience so experience as much as you can and learn from it so let me ask you a question since you don't take anything serious online does that mean when people are talking to you that they shouldn't take you serious either

magiusX26 · Answer

actually it is bad. it shows that you do not think of people online as human beings and indicates a possibility of doing the same to people close to you in person. all this if you worded as you meant it because the wording implies you do not take them seriously at all. however if you meant it as do not take as serious then it would sound like a healthy amount of self detachment.

Anonymous · Answer

You shouldn't take anything online seriously.

Especially this. I've got the notion that a hidden admin is bullying me online, commenting insults in my posts. Why I am saying that it's a hidden admin is because the account looks extraordinary with like 70 follows, 0 following 1000 superb

They don't do anything about it.

coachTanthony · Answer

YES you should take it all serously... online is where everyone will live here in a few years... it will be our new reality so yes take it F seriously.

Wraith_Cemetery · Answer

Not bad at all. I don't take anything online seriously either. Online is a cesspool full of ignoramuses that aren't worth your time and full of misinformation as well.

PinkRose24 · Answer

Lmao I don't take random people on the internet seriously either. I couldn't care less if a random stranger online want to argue. lol I don't add random people online. And I don't date random online people.

BlueScorpio · Answer

No, most people don't cause it's impossible to have a human connection to someone through a screen. It's better to meet face to face.

TheVigilantOne · Answer

I don’t either, most people online lie so you can’t really believe most things being said, people on dating sites lie and post fake photos so it’s hard to trust any of them.

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

The people online are the people offline. There isn't some magical race of internet dwelling people. So I'd be more concerned that your brain even seperates the two.

FilmGuy93 · Answer

Nah. That’s honestly probably better for your mental health

WhitneySnow · Answer

Probably a good idea about arguments. Friendships can be very real and dating can be real sometimes but a lot of times it doesn’t work out.

Twalli · Answer

I only take online friendships seriously. Arguments devolve into Godwin's Law and I won't date anyone I don't know personally. We can be all but dating, but until I see them in person I will NEVER call them my girlfriend.

Nikki1989 · Answer

Not at all. I don't take any of this seriously, either.

Sour-rose · Answer

No. You waste your time and life for that shi

Anonymous · Answer

No, not at all. Online friendships and dating aren't for everyone (I personally can't get into them) and online arguments are just a waste of time.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

I agree with you, everyone needs to be careful online, friendships, and dating, these are serious matters, No this isn't bad.

hyperben · Answer

no, not at all, most shit online is as fake as it gets.

Msputiton · Answer

Nope. Most things online shouldn't be taken seriously

fonduegirl · Answer

If you don't believe in them, maybe not participate in them

Anonymous · Answer

Well yeah, it’s natural to sort of forget that there is an actual human writing begins the screen but that is the case….

Fireguy17 · Answer

No, sometimes it's pretty hard to put a lot of credence into what you see online.

Anonymous · Answer

Yeah. If you make a friend online and then ghost them I think that is a problem. Arguments shouldn't be taken seriously offline or online...

MiseriaCantareAFI · Answer

I mean You shouldn't believe EVERYTHING you read online but, at the same time, you shouldn't just ignore it just because it's online

Caliguy88 · Answer

It’s a quality. You shouldn’t take the web seriously.

Sabretooth · Answer

Can be. Can be the only means someone might know you or may know you in real life. Do you wanna give the wrong impression or appear two-faced?

Alex8736 · Answer

Actually it's a good thing where people who live online are so out of touch with reality

OddBeMe · Answer

How about facts that are corroborated by accredited sources?

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

Is it bad if I don't take your question seriously?

Anonymous · Answer

yeah it is bad because those are real people behind those screens real people with real emotions thoughts and feelings

Anonymous · Answer

No. But you shouldn't start dating someone online if you don't take it seriously.

watercolor_lions · Answer

I'd say it's better that way...

idkwhatsreal · Answer

No it’s not bad and I am serious.

AddylynnNightingale · Answer

For the most part it isn't.

Sunset14 · Answer

No, not really.

Justneedtokno · Answer

Nope it’s probably the best for your mental health

TroyDT · Answer

Probably safer that way.

sassieequeen_ · Answer

same

jimmy2 · Answer

Good for you there trouble every time onw comes on

SaoirseS · Answer

Not at all.

Anonymous · Answer

That’s actually a very good thing.

roy_ricky09 · Answer

It's good actually

camilaaaa22 · Answer

Cu they failed us

TrillXHippy · Answer

Not really

Fuentes · Answer

No lol

ZenJen444 · Answer

Why u asking us?

Hotboy_booblover · Answer

Thats a talenf

Anonymous · Answer

Than I'm bad too...

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