This week's blog prompt is courtesy of carinc, which I found via Tink:

Do you find it easier to "be yourself" when communicating online with people you've never met? And without being specific, do you belong to or visit many online communities, or just this one?

For me, itÂ’s always been easier to be myself online, thereÂ’s no risk involved. IÂ’m nice to everyone and theyÂ’re nice to me. Oh thereÂ’s been a few who crossed the line with me, but I banned them and that took care of them.

I have had to make 2 phone calls in the last 2 years to apologize because I felt I had offended 2 bloggers with some commentary. In both instances, thankfully, I was told my fears were unfounded. Still I was relieved to know all was okay and we were able to resume blogging.

I find I do better online because my job requires me to meet lots of new people daily. That is very draining for me, so dealing with people online is such a pleasurable low stress experience that I enjoy it.

IÂ’m very glad that my first blogger encounter was w/Eric, who was so experienced with meeting bloggers that he made me feel at ease. I was definitely nervous and had a horrendous day prior to meeting him, but he was funny and charming and made the whole experience fun, so it helped me look forward to other blogging events.

In looking back I owe Eric big time for making it so easy for me. Next time he comes to NY lunch is on me and weÂ’ll be heading downtown to Little India, a one block stretch where all youÂ’ll find is a string of Indian restaurants on after another.

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