Why are people who are very shy in real life so outgoing on the internet?

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I have a friend who is extremely shy in real life, he is so reserved that he won't even say more than a few words to a waiter when we dine out together.

Yet online, whether for gaming or work, he is incredibly outgoing, it is as if he were a completely different person, he offers comfort to strangers and even donates money to those he pities. But he is also capable of lashing out at people with harsh words.

This contrasts sharply with the person we see in real life; while he dislikes interacting with others offline, he can hold forth with great ease and confidence online.

Of course, this isn't limited to just this one friend; many people around me exhibit this same behavior. Is this a positive phenomenon?

 

[HR RANKING]

the internet removes a lot of social pressure so its easier for shy people express themselves without feeling judged

 

[SirTop]

Is your friend by any chance Raj Koothrappali ? : )

 

[Vynith]

Because I can be as special as I want behind the screen.

What are they going to do?

Yell at me?

Good.

But in person there's basically an extra layer of social expectation so my tism energy is dulled.

 

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Is your friend by any chance Raj Koothrappali ? : )

No, my friend doesn't talk to girls even when he's drinking.

He just keeps cursing at people after he's had a drink...

Because I can be as special as I want behind the screen.

What are they going to do?

Yell at me?

Good.

But in person there's basically an extra layer of social expectation so my tism energy is dulled.

Maybe it’s because shouting online feels so toothless.

I still prefer yelling in real life at the people I can't stand.

When I get into an argument with someone online, I really want to reach right into the computer and drag them out.

Like..

 

[KoD-]

Online extroversion feels like freedom. Offline extroversion often comes with judgment.

 

[baghdog]

I have a friend who is extremely shy in real life, he is so reserved that he won't even say more than a few words to a waiter when we dine out together.

Yet online, whether for gaming or work, he is incredibly outgoing, it is as if he were a completely different person, he offers comfort to strangers and even donates money to those he pities. But he is also capable of lashing out at people with harsh words.

This contrasts sharply with the person we see in real life; while he dislikes interacting with others offline, he can hold forth with great ease and confidence online.

Of course, this isn't limited to just this one friend; many people around me exhibit this same behavior. Is this a positive phenomenon?

yeah, this is normal, because going online gives you less stress than when facing a person physically.

 

[Dopious]

Is your friend by any chance Raj Koothrappali ? : )

And with a couple of those Friday drinks he is living up to his potential. So keep drinking guys, it is Friday.

 

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And with a couple of those Friday drinks he is living up to his potential. So keep drinking guys, it is Friday.

Haha, it's already evening in our time zone, I'm going to grab a drink after replying to your comment.