BodySpace is a bunch of 1’s and 0’s
When you cruise around bodyspace, you see the incredible athletes that publish their efforts on their profile pages. You read the blog and forum entries and comments of people sharing information and ideas. You find people from all over the world.
But you don’t meet anybody.
This is all inside of my computer and that introduces us to a whole new realm of lifestyle. I have to remember that I really don’t know anyone. I have tried to be brutally honest, and I really believe that others have to. But there are some, like this goober who goes around and puts 1’s on everyones pictures, that are like creepy crawlly things under a rock. There are others who comment or post from behind the wall of anonymity created by the internet.
Don’t get me wrong; I think that being a part of an online community has great benefits. I am just not used to it. It was really difficult for me to post my pics. I am not really comfortable with that yet. But I have had some really positive comments, and some negative comments as well.
I also have to remember that I lack the ability to see facial expressions 
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and to hear inflection. ROFL! What may seem clear to me is less clear through the gauzy hazy of the hastily written word. If I have offended anyone, just be patient with me.
The internet isn’t through with me yet!
February 16, 2007 at 4:33 pm
Well, trolls and fakes are everywhere. There are some interesting studies on them and strategies developed to handle them. Take a look: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll_%28Internet%29 .
Basically, you have to ignore them. They are real - we all are. Virtual is not opposite of real - it is the counterpart of \"presential\". So, they are real, but the Internet gives you the advange to erase their action!
February 17, 2007 at 9:08 am
You are soo correct!!