Things I've Learned from the Internet

1) It's not serious business. If you take it seriously, you will end up with many many grey hairs and possibly an ulcer.

2) People are jerks. Sometimes they are, sometimes they aren't, but they can be. Take everything said with a grain of salt. Maybe they just got dumped, or they had a bad can of beans, but its more than likely not about you.

3) Writing out things (aka Typing) can be completely misconstrued. So don't take it personally.

4) Just because someone doesn't respond to you immediately doesn't mean that they are ignoring you. They are more than likely just out in real life.

5) Just because someone types "Beautiful" or "That's really cool" doesn't mean that they are your friend, or that they even mean it. They may just be trying to bump their post count.

6) Trolls exist. They suck, and they are out to get you all riled up. Don't let them have the satisfaction, unless you are willing to put in the emotional effort and time just to be disappointed.

7) Other peoples opinions exist. And you cannot convince some people that they are wrong. No matter what you do.

8) You can and will form true friendships in real life from the internet. You just have to meet them in real life to make it happen.

9) Real life is more important than the internet. Really. I promise. Go out and take a look for yourself.

10) THE INTERNET IS A GREAT TOOL. Just don't get overwhelmed by it or too lost in it, or you will be lost yourself.



Just a few words brought to you by Heather.

:) Enjoy!

stickie!!

EDIT:i'm just trying to up my post count
EDIT:jk =]

:gj::gj:

I just have to add to the;

2) People are jerks. Sometimes they are, sometimes they aren't, but they can be. Take everything said with a grain of salt. Maybe they just got dumped, or they had a bad can of beans, but its more than likely not about you.


Txt doesnt carry inflection for the most part. Its easy to completely miss-interpret someone when you cant hear them/see body language and facial expression.

It doesn't take much effort to give someone the benefit of the doubt until you're sure ;).

Best. Post. Ever.
And I bumped up my post count:)

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Originally Posted by LadyOhh

1) It's not serious business. If you take it seriously, you will end up with many many grey hairs and possibly an ulcer.

2) People are jerks. Sometimes they are, sometimes they aren't, but they can be. Take everything said with a grain of salt. Maybe they just got dumped, or they had a bad can of beans, but its more than likely not about you.

3) Writing out things (aka Typing) can be completely misconstrued. So don't take it personally.

4) Just because someone doesn't respond to you immediately doesn't mean that they are ignoring you. They are more than likely just out in real life.

5) Just because someone types "Beautiful" or "That's really cool" doesn't mean that they are your friend, or that they even mean it. They may just be trying to bump their post count.

6) Trolls exist. They suck, and they are out to get you all riled up. Don't let them have the satisfaction, unless you are willing to put in the emotional effort and time just to be disappointed.

7) Other peoples opinions exist. And you cannot convince some people that they are wrong. No matter what you do.

8) You can and will form true friendships in real life from the internet. You just have to meet them in real life to make it happen.

9) Real life is more important than the internet. Really. I promise. Go out and take a look for yourself.

10) THE INTERNET IS A GREAT TOOL. Just don't get overwhelmed by it or too lost in it, or you will be lost yourself.



Just a few words brought to you by Heather.

:) Enjoy!

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I disagree!
I have internet friends that I've had for.. 3-4 years now.. and I talk to them online and on the phone all the time. Never met them in real life, but they're still really good friends. :)

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Originally Posted by LadyOhh

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10) THE INTERNET IS A GREAT TOOL. Just don't get overwhelmed by it or too lost in it, or you will be lost yourself.

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Some of the people I worked with are so addicted and serious about Facebook, they actually don't see how I can live without an account...

I really don't understand why some people haven't figured this out yet.

The internet IS serious business though. For the average person that uses it for FaceBook and email, it's probably not. But there are hundreds of billions of dollars invested in internet technology. Internet ad revenue far surpasses that of TV and print ad.

Peoples jobs and lives depend on it, so it's serious.

Completely agree with the other statements except for the having to meet someone online to form a true friendship. Some of them I have actually met in person, but the rest of them I converse over the phone. Guess there are different definitions for true friends, but I have an internet friend that sends me gifts on my birthday, calls my daughter on her birthday and does other things that some of my real friends don't even do.

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Originally Posted by jfreels

The internet IS serious business though. For the average person that uses it for FaceBook and email, it's probably not. But there are hundreds of billions of dollars invested in internet technology. Internet ad revenue far surpasses that of TV and print ad.

Peoples jobs and lives depend on it, so it's serious.

Completely agree with the other statements except for the having to meet someone online to form a true friendship. Some of them I have actually met in person, but the rest of them I converse over the phone. Guess there are different definitions for true friends, but I have an internet friend that sends me gifts on my birthday, calls my daughter on her birthday and does other things that some of my real friends don't even do.

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LOL.

The internet is serious BUSINESS in terms of business. Absolutely.

I understand where you are coming from, and I do agree to a point as to the friendship thing.

I was being general.

WOW you could have said that Ice Cream is a fantastic treat and there would be those to find fault with your statement. Which of course proves everything you said to be true. Once again heather wisdom well said. :gj::gj:

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Originally Posted by LadyOhh

LOL.

The internet is serious BUSINESS in terms of business. Absolutely.

I understand where you are coming from, and I do agree to a point as to the friendship thing.

I was being general.

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Noted! I just wanted to be clear because I make a very good living because of the internet :D and I take that very seriously. Though there are people I meet that do believe the world wouldn't change if the internet disappeared overnight. Those people are delusional and probably believe every website is on one server at Google headquarters.

Guess I feel the same way about the subject as if someone said "the only good snake is a dead snake". Some people! ;)

Awesome post Heather! Not just saying that to "up" my post count either lol! I also agree it should be a stickie. I dont take the internet seriously. If I ever get riled up by anyone all I have to do is go in the snake room. Feed a couple mouths, clean some poo, agitate some breeding rats, and everything is A-OK again :gj:

Great post Heather :gj:

Just had to bump my post count to 8645 :8:

Wisdom indeed. :bow: :bow:

Psssst 12,963 :whisper:


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"Shhhhh, it's a sekwit," he said sounding just like Elmer Fudd....

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Nuff said

I forgot to say, "Great post"...

WooHoo, bumpin' up to 1600... :rofl:

but when i do say "pretty snake" or "hes awesome" i am genuine =/

heather, very well said.

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Originally Posted by dembonez

but when i do say "pretty snake" or "hes awesome" i am genuine =/

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5) Just because someone types "Beautiful" or "That's really cool" doesn't mean that they are your friend, or that they even mean it. They may just be trying to bump their post count.

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Generalizations.

Again. Don't take it personal.

Good operating general ethics Heather.

I think this needs a bump-up. :)

Have a FANTASTIC day!

now I see this.......thank you....(I'm going to be the first 18 year old to have all white hair from aging :D :D )
thank you.

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Originally Posted by Vypyrz

Some of the people I worked with are so addicted and serious about Facebook, they actually don't see how I can live without an account...

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U dint have Facebook :O Blasphemy !!!!!

Just Kidding :rofl: But for me Facebook is sometimes only tool to stay i touch in friends around a world.

@ LadyOhh So True... especially point 9 but.. But... Will be hard for me live without Internet now... very hard.

Edit: O I just raise my post Count ;)
Was easier in Florida.. I cold always go to the Pier and lost myself in fishing instead WWW ;)

Two more to add. :P

1. The internet is like a time sucking black hole!

2. You can learn anything from the internet.


idk what my post count is. :P