About the question
So how do you know if you really know the person behind the diary?
I think you can safely make assumptions as to how that person acts in real life. Everytime I am offline, I think about a few of you guys. Usually, I think of how your life is going, if there is something going on in your life that is troubling you, or just thinking about you period. For example, I always think of Sarah and Chris because they have survived a long distance relationship thus far and are looking to be married sometime in the future. I also think about Laura every now and then.
The thing that I also want to know, is how do you know if what the person is writing is true or false? Everything written in this diary is true; I ask this because when we unlock our diary and begin writing an entry, there’s a possibility we can make up what we write in our entries or just write from the heart.
Amanda was talking to me about her situation and I remarked that her friends know about her. She asked me if I really knew her and I said I didn’t. I have known her about nearly 10 months now. She said that only Tori really knew her. She is right because unless you know someone offline, you don’t *truly* know that person. After I lock my diary, most of you guys don’t know my daily routine, my quirks, and vice versa. I sometimes wonder what you guys sound like on the phone or how do you react offline. I guess with each passing entry, we learn to trust the pesron behind the diary.
What do you guys think? Do you ever think about what’s behind the diarist?
I sometimes think about what’s behind the diarist, but I don’t enjoy the thought that they might not be who they say they are. I know that when *I* write in my diary, I write to relay whatever thoughts or occurrences in my life I have that I feel are important. It just seems natural to me..those the things I might want to remember. I’m not even creative enough to make up the stuff I write about 😉
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i really agree with you i wonder about a lot of the people i talk to online like how they look when they talk or what their actions are To really know someone you see and know things about them that no one could guess or know that secret hidden meaning behind a person Jocelyn
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I frequently wonder about my “friends” on OD. As I am living in a place where I don’t know anyone, this is sadly enough my social circle. Everyone seems so nice, and so sincere and caring; but you always got to wonder if there’s a psycho behind that sweet writing, or etc. Everything I write is absolutely sincere, since this is my release. Take care!
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i thnk about the same question.. once in a while, when i’m feeling insecure. i prefer to believe people are who they say they are. it’s hard to keep up a fake personna for very long, so with each passing entry and each passing notie, they become more real.. but you’re right, we don’t truly know a person until we know them in person. hugs,
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I am beyond trusting, and never once did or does the thought cross my mind that one of my od friends are out right lying bout their life. I trust that there are more good people out there then evil, and so on. I figure if you are gonna write, why have it be a fabracted lie?
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Aww, you think about me. That’s so sweet!I just presume that people are telling the truth in their diaries. Mainly, because I’m too trustworthy of people, and because I only write the truth in my diary. I don’t suppose you can really ‘know’ anyone at OD. You don’t know them personally, and therefore can’t really tell what their quirks are in life.
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I often spend my time thinking about the things that they write about, soemtimes I feel sorry for them because of what they have to go through.
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I agree. It is hard to know the person behind the diary without knowing them personally, because whether they are writing the truth or not there’s no way for us to know. To put it simply..we just have to hope that what their writting is honest and real. Ryn: *laughs at note on my dd* Yea you are pretty special, but remember don’t let all the flattery go to your head. *smiles sweetly* g2g!
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I’m rather trusting of other ODers. It seems rather easy to pick out the blatant liars. I’m constantly thinking about my faves. In conversation I find myself saying “My friend…” when I’m talking about something I read in OD. The 2 ODers I’ve gotten really close to are what they portray in their diaries. I accidenltly went and fell in love with one.
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A thought provoking entry. I suppose I take everything I read at face value. I’m sure that in life we are not 100% honest 100% of the time. My diary represents a part of my life..but the total truth would be too much to comprehend putting into words. The thing is…the whole of a person can only be attained by gathering outside views, and we only see life from the inside out.
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A little tid bit on Ms. Amanda…she has a major attitude problem. But that’s a very thought provoking question. I’ll have to think about that *thinks* I hope all is well though sweetie. Love ya, Lexi
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That is one hell of a loaded question. I can answer it best in my latest entry (if you are so inclined to look!) I found you on RC, and this is a great entry~
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a question nearly as loaded as i am.
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constantly.
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I do think about that. Most of my favorites are people I do trust. My insticts tell me they are not lying. There are a few that I have suspicions about, but I really only read them for entertainment. It’s true that it’s very hard to know what someone is like offline unless you experience them in that manner, but there are times when you get a huge load of their personality on OD/FOD.
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