Does being considered 'popular' on the internet....

Originally posted by ~Da Moose~
But come on.....on a MESSAGE BOARD? It's not even a viable social setting in my opinion, because, once again, it's not a very intimate setting.

Do you really think that people who are popular in real life really know 99% of the people they talk to? I wouldn't call that intimate in any sense at all.

Originally posted by lord xyz
Good point, still I'm not a kiss-up or a trend-whore, then again, kiss-ups and trend-whores aren't really that popular anymore, they're usually shunned nower days because people don't like to be copied or unecessarily praised by people they don't hang-out with.

Hah, maybe in the UK, not here in the US though.

Originally posted by ThePittman
It’s nice to know that people like you and thing your are funny, cool or what ever but I would rather have people like me or respect me for my talent or skill that I use in everyday life. As for me I would rather people respect me for my artistic sill then think I’m cool or funny.

Ditto on that.

Originally posted by clap
I heard the pizzas you used to make were considered the most artistic of all the area Huts.

Originally posted by ~Da Moose~
......actually make you feel good about yourself?

I've been reading back over many posts and threads, and I see some people who seem to thrive on being 'cool' or 'popular'. I admit, it's nice to have praise given to you to a certain extent, but I mean, in all seriousness, do people actually think that being, and I quote, 'popular' on an internet message board means anything??

The more that I think about it, the more I begin to see these people as being kind of sad, and slightly pathetic. The fact is, if you have to achieve popularity on the internet, and you thrive on it, how can you even return to REAL life with any enthusiasm?

Maybe it's because I'm getting older and all of this is really starting to be put into perspective for me, but, honestly, is it NOT just a little pathetic for these people to think being 'popular' really matters on a message board? 😕

I love the attention, I enjoy being 'known'. But not in a way which boosts my confidence or even has any real bearing once I log out and switch my computer off. I'm as outgoing (if not more so because of the genuine surroundings) in 'real life' as I am here, I'm comfortable with my friends and family and I'm confident in myself. My online persona is as close to my real attitude as I could make it, I don't see why it should be any different, to be honest. I don't think I hide behind anything, I'd like to think the people who know me here know me for who I am and what I stand for.

Originally posted by Lana
Do you really think that people who are popular in real life really know 99% of the people they talk to? I wouldn't call that intimate in any sense at all.

I'm not sure of the relevance of that statement to this. I'm not debating whether people in real life know 99% of who they are talking to or not. I'm remarking on how sad I find it that people think it's cool to be 'popular' on the internet.

Originally posted by ~Da Moose~
I'm not sure of the relevance of that statement to this. I'm not debating whether people in real life know 99% of who they are talking to or not. I'm remarking on how sad I find it that people think it's cool to be 'popular' on the internet.

It's relevant because you said that a message board is not any sort of intimate setting. And I say it's simply no different than the fact that someone who's popular in real life chances are does not know 99% of the people who think they're popular.

Me, I couldn't care less about being popular - online OR off. I certainly am not going to try to be.

Originally posted by Ronny
Not popular, just liked. Cause message board or not the people posting on here are still real people, and it makes me feel good to entertain them with my crazy antics. 😊

Being liked, sure, who doesn't enjoy that?

But, some people, and we've all seen them, think that being popular on a message board is in some way...a redeeming quality or aspect, when, in reality, both literal and figurative, it's just plain sad.

She means a widespread popularity (as in a shitload of people knowing who you are, by name and face) and is comparing that to the 'popularity' people strive for online. Neither of which could be considered intimate.

Originally posted by Lana
It's relevant because you said that a message board is not any sort of intimate setting. And I say it's simply no different than the fact that someone who's popular in real life chances are does not know 99% of the people who think they're popular.

Me, I couldn't care less about being popular - online OR off. I certainly am not going to try to be.

To me, the difference is, the person who is popular in real life, at least gained that popularity in real life, not sitting behind a screen. And also, talking to someone on MSN or a message board, is not NEARLY the same as speaking to someone face to face.

I agree with you. Once upon a time, I thought being popular, regardless of the setting, what all that mattered....not so much anymore.

Originally posted by Lana
Hah, maybe in the UK, not here in the US though.

Originally posted by Syren
She means a widespread popularity (as in a shitload of people knowing who you are, by name and face) and is comparing that to the 'popularity' people strive for online. Neither of which could be considered intimate.

Well hell, that's opening it up a whole different can of worms. Actors are popular, as are singers etc. I'm speaking about the average Joe/Jane.

Originally posted by ~Da Moose~
Being liked, sure, who doesn't enjoy that?

But, some people, and we've all seen them, think that being popular on a message board is in some way...a redeeming quality or aspect, when, in reality, both literal and figurative, it's just plain sad.

Honestly the internet thing works really well for me because in real life I'm unblelivably shy.

Originally posted by ~Da Moose~
Being liked, sure, who doesn't enjoy that?

But, some people, and we've all seen them, think that being popular on a message board is in some way...a redeeming quality or aspect, when, in reality, both literal and figurative, it's just plain sad.

Originally posted by Ronny
I dont think is any more stupid then wanting to be popular in real life 😬 I mean as I said they're real people and just because were all not going to fly to Oklahoma or London or Eygpt to visit these people face to face doesnt mean... wait.. I forgot where I was going with this... Right, doesnt mean we dont enjoy their company. But I wouldnt go out of my way to get everyones attention on here. thats just me.

Honestly the internet thing works really well for me because in real life I'm unblelivably shy.

Ronny....listen. I'm not for a moment suggesting that you can't form friendships online or meet people....what I am questioning, is whether or not it's kinda sad for some people to take their online 'popularity' to heart. I mean, who really cares? Certainly not the majority of us.

And I'm glad it works for you, but you are not one of the people I am referring to.

Originally posted by ~Da Moose~
Ronny....listen. I'm not for a moment suggesting that you can't form friendships online or meet people....what I am questioning, is whether or not it's kinda sad for some people to take their online 'popularity' to heart. I mean, who really cares? Certainly not the majority of us.

And I'm glad it works for you, but you are not one of the people I am referring to.

whos you refering to?

Originally posted by Ronny
OH popularity... yea thats kinda dumb

whos you refering to?

Popularity anywhere, is overrated. But especially on the internet.

I'm not naming names or anything. Just draw a composite sketch of the typical person on a message board who takes their popularity too seriously.

Are you talking about Jeff?

Originally posted by Ronny
Are you talking about Jeff?

Probably not. I don't know who Jeff is.

And now enters ~Da Moose~'s "Holier than thou" status.

Vinny