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Originally Posted by Cappy
I think we can all agree that social conventions on an internet forum are not the same as social conventions in the real world. Message forums are far more related to voicing your opinions and thoughts in a medium that does not upset the polite balance of real-world relationships. We shouldn't treat them as being the same.
Case in point. If I knew FG in person, and saw his new ride, i would say "wow! looks great!" When in reality, i am thinking to myself, "damn, its a bit underwhelming."
Perhaps message forums are a little bit more honest than in real life because we don't have to deal with the social conventions our society has foisted upon us. Speaking are mind, if it is to hurt someone's feelings is generally frowned upon in real life.
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This sounds like it makes sense, but I can’t help wondering if this straightforward and logical explanation could be better explained with a meme of two dogs barking each other like you might find on your grandfather’s Facebook feed.