Posted by Greg on October 10, 2000, at 13:02:25
In reply to Re: Hypotheses » Greg, posted by Dr. Bob on October 10, 2000, at 11:27:43
> > > [A] 1. A person with a history of chaotic relationships, physical trauma, or strong feelings of shame or guilt tends to experience online text communication as safe. (1.3, 1.4, 2.4)
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> > I don't believe that is necessarily true. A lot of people with this type of history communicate via the net because they want to be heard, not because it's safe.
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> I agree. But maybe they're more willing to express themselves, and be heard, online because they feel safer there?That's probably true. But I'm not sure that safety would be a major concern for me if I just needed someone to listen. Desperate times demand desperate measures.
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> > > 3. The "handle" a person chooses reflects aspects of their personality. (6.4)
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> > Partially, but I think it also represents a need to protect themselves from others getting too close.
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> It protects them if they choose a handle that's different from their name? One that's more generic? Maybe in that case their wanting to protect themselves is itself one aspect of their personality that's reflected -- indirectly -- in their handle.Ok, I can live with that. I thought your comment about "generic" was particularly interesting. I've see some people using handles that are so generic that it's nearly impossible to determine whether they are male or female. Although I think a person's writing style eventually brings that info to bare.
Thanks for sharing this with us Dr.Bob, it found it extremely interesting and informative. Do you have any plans to consolidate the answers to see what the Babblers came up with as a whole? I think that would be fasinating.
Greg
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