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stellauk -> RE: How does emotion figure into your on-line interactions? (12/10/2011 8:31:23 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Awareness quote: ORIGINAL: stellauk I remember years back when studying astrology reading articles about the research and studies undertaken by French astrologer Michel Gauquelin. He was of the opinion that it was the 'iG effect' and fluctuations in the electromagnetic force fields which explained the influence of the Moon on both bodies of water and animal and plant behaviour. Apparently the cerebral cortex and central nervous system is a finely tuned receptor of such influences. This is cobblers. The moon does not influence "bodies of water". And? Your point here is? Or isn't there a point, and you've just come here onto this thread throwing your weight around to show us all just how domly and hard you are? Yeah right. Well 'ard.

poise -> RE: How does emotion figure into your on-line interactions? (12/10/2011 8:46:25 AM)
While I may not necessarily show any emotion on the boards, I am not immune to feeling them. In reading many of the positive experiences from the posters here, I feel an authentic joy. And I truly am saddened when reading of others illness or misfortunes. I don't need to know anyone or like anyone in order to be affected, even if it is just a brief pause. I have also felt a sense of disappointment of late, which is totally my own doing because of the the high expectations I've placed on enjoying the interactions here. Again, I dont need to know anyone or like anyone to not be affected by negative vibes. Because I would like everyone to feel happy, I do try to lighten the mood when I can, but I also realize that there are many that come here just to stir the pot. Who am I to say that that isn't their form of having a good time? When I log off here at the end of the day, I choose which emotions I care to take with me, and I have rarely left here without a smile on my face.

domiguy -> RE: How does emotion figure into your on-line interactions? (12/10/2011 10:27:47 AM)
I am emotionally invested and will not rest until my foe is eviscerated and their entrails are strewn across their laptop. I, too, am glad that the four loathsome lesbians were exposed as being socks. Who would believe that shit? Four hot women getting along together in peace and harmony? It's cool how so many of you were duped by arpig.

NuevaVida -> RE: How does emotion figure into your on-line interactions? (12/10/2011 11:08:11 AM)
~ Fast Reply ~ Serious question here - for those who say they are not affected emotionally in any way by what they read and post here, are you affected or unaffected by books? I know I can relate to fictional characters in books, even cry during touching parts, laugh during funny parts, route for the good guy, etc. And that's just fiction. I have similar responses in message boards (be it fact or fiction as it may be), so I wonder how others compare. So I wonder when people say "just pixels on a screen - means nothing", do you not read books? Do you not feel anything while reading books? Is it just print on a page?

slaveluci -> RE: How does emotion figure into your on-line interactions? (12/10/2011 11:16:29 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: domiguy I am emotionally invested and will not rest until my foe is eviscerated and their entrails are strewn across their laptop. I, too, am glad that the four loathsome lesbians were exposed as being socks. Who would believe that shit? Four hot women getting along together in peace and harmony? It's cool how so many of you were duped by arpig. [sm=rofl.gif][sm=rofl.gif][sm=rofl.gif] I miss ya so much when you're gone.........luci

slaveluci -> RE: How does emotion figure into your on-line interactions? (12/10/2011 11:20:24 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: NuevaVida ~ Fast Reply ~ Serious question here - for those who say they are not affected emotionally in any way by what they read and post here, are you affected or unaffected by books? I know I can relate to fictional characters in books, even cry during touching parts, laugh during funny parts, route for the good guy, etc. And that's just fiction. I have similar responses in message boards (be it fact or fiction as it may be), so I wonder how others compare. So I wonder when people say "just pixels on a screen - means nothing", do you not read books? Do you not feel anything while reading books? Is it just print on a page? Terrific question. I hope you get some serious answers. Speaking of books, I think that answer "it's just pixels on a screen" is a "he doth protest too much" kind of answer. Just because someone says they aren't affected doesn't mean they really aren't. A few posts back, one who says she isn't affected at all used so many emotionally laden words in a response that it was hugely ironic. Saying one thing and doing another and all that jazz..........luci

littlewonder -> RE: How does emotion figure into your on-line interactions? (12/10/2011 11:20:45 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: NuevaVida ~ Fast Reply ~ Serious question here - for those who say they are not affected emotionally in any way by what they read and post here, are you affected or unaffected by books? I know I can relate to fictional characters in books, even cry during touching parts, laugh during funny parts, route for the good guy, etc. And that's just fiction. I have similar responses in message boards (be it fact or fiction as it may be), so I wonder how others compare. So I wonder when people say "just pixels on a screen - means nothing", do you not read books? Do you not feel anything while reading books? Is it just print on a page? When I read a book or print on a page I read it as just that....nothing more. I might think it's funny or cute or sad but other than that, once I read it I go about my daily life...unless it's some kind of technical how to book or something I'm trying to learn to help me with my career, how to fix something, etc...then I retain the information. And yeah that's mostly what I read....technical books. Master finds it funny because he mostly likes to read scifi, fantasy such books. My books mostly history, science, etc..books lol.

LillyBoPeep -> RE: How does emotion figure into your on-line interactions? (12/10/2011 11:23:20 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: NuevaVida ~ Fast Reply ~ Serious question here - for those who say they are not affected emotionally in any way by what they read and post here, are you affected or unaffected by books? I know I can relate to fictional characters in books, even cry during touching parts, laugh during funny parts, route for the good guy, etc. And that's just fiction. I have similar responses in message boards (be it fact or fiction as it may be), so I wonder how others compare. So I wonder when people say "just pixels on a screen - means nothing", do you not read books? Do you not feel anything while reading books? Is it just print on a page? I can relate to this, Nueva. I've never gotten so upset at a messageboard that I thought I would pop a vein or anything, but I have seriously hated a character in a book (and appreciated an author who could craft someone imaginary that stirred up such real feelings). To me, this is a very apt comparison. I do genuinely like some people here. I fully admit to being a fairly emotional (while also probably overly analytical) person, and I don't think there's anything bad about that. I don't think there's anything wrong with sincerely relating to people, even if all you have of them is a block of text and an avatar. I don't like the way the "non-feeling, non-emoting" stance is generally seen as "superior" in these types of conversations. It's different, but someone who does feel for people isn't an idiot, or a dork with too much time on his/her hands. People really are just, quite simply, DIFFERENT.

littlewonder -> RE: How does emotion figure into your on-line interactions? (12/10/2011 11:26:42 AM)
I don't view myself as superior because the boards don't make me emotional. I'm simply not an emotional person to begin with. Most of my life people have called me cold and aloof because of it. I simply don't find anything that goes on here to be of any importance to me. It's like watching tv. I might laugh or be sad but once the show is over...it's over. I don't think about it all day. It doesn't change my life, it's not something I'm gonna get all mad or upset over it. I'm not one of those people that yells at her tv screen because the character is stupid lol. It's just not important to me.

slaveluci -> RE: How does emotion figure into your on-line interactions? (12/10/2011 11:45:59 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: littlewonder I don't view myself as superior because the boards don't make me emotional. I'm simply not an emotional person to begin with. Most of my life people have called me cold and aloof because of it. I simply don't find anything that goes on here to be of any importance to me. It's like watching tv. I might laugh or be sad but once the show is over...it's over. I don't think about it all day. It doesn't change my life, it's not something I'm gonna get all mad or upset over it. I'm not one of those people that yells at her tv screen because the character is stupid lol. It's just not important to me. I can relate to that. Well said! I read alot and get way more emotionally invested in books' plots than what is said here. I'm definitely not a cold or aloof type and consider myself overly emotional at times. I do have strong opinions about alot of what goes on here and usually don't state many of them. It bothers me when someone is treating me or another in a bullying or unfair way. But....it doesn't bother me once I'm away from the computer. I may think about something someone has said for awhile but it doesn't affect me deeply. I think that may have to do with the fact that I have never attempted to make friends here. I don't meet people offline and I don't cmail them and create close connections. I could probably count on two hands how many folks I've exchanged cmails with and even fewer have I really felt any kind of kinship with. I've always kept the whole thing at arms length, so to speak, unless I've been unfairly treated and then I tend to get emotional for the moment, state my 2 cents, get it out of my system and move on. Some do that and some do not.........luci

heartcream -> RE: How does emotion figure into your on-line interactions? (12/10/2011 11:59:31 AM)
I love emotions, emotionality. I think feeling is awesome. I think people who use their gut instincts are very cool. I think people who are passionate rock. I think people who eviscerate their emotions are vewy skawy. People who rattle on about how they have no emotions make my red lights go klang klang klang. I like people who post who I can feel. People stuck in their head on a kink site is a hoot to me. We are down here in the cellar, so to speak, and people jumping up on their soap boxes about how smart they are, how well they use the language and grammar, people who congratulate themselves about how amazing their opinions and brain works is hilarious. I think it is not too difficult to spot out the loons anywhere on the planet, by how peeps talk, write and stuff. Instincts are good. Eg: Some people here simply make me feel itchy, so to find out they are actually socks makes perfect sense to me, a part of me was not buying them lo and behold caveat emptor baby.

domiguy -> RE: How does emotion figure into your on-line interactions? (12/10/2011 12:02:00 PM)
I would have little interest in someone that was not impacted by what they have read and seen. I like people that can recall the a certain passage or film has had a profound influence upon them. I enjoy how a song, book, movie or the scent of a meal can take you back to another time and place...(Not talking about Gor you fuckwits!) Words are amazing. They are powerful. You will blow Domiguy.

LaTigresse -> RE: How does emotion figure into your on-line interactions? (12/10/2011 12:09:36 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: NuevaVida ~ Fast Reply ~ Serious question here - for those who say they are not affected emotionally in any way by what they read and post here, are you affected or unaffected by books? I know I can relate to fictional characters in books, even cry during touching parts, laugh during funny parts, route for the good guy, etc. And that's just fiction. I have similar responses in message boards (be it fact or fiction as it may be), so I wonder how others compare. So I wonder when people say "just pixels on a screen - means nothing", do you not read books? Do you not feel anything while reading books? Is it just print on a page? I think for ME.....because I actually distrust most people I do not know well. Underneath my icky crusty shell is a disgustingly ewww gooey marshmellowy middle. If I open myself up to loving and trusting, I can actually be hurt pretty easily and deeply. On here, because we only see a fraction of who a person is. We have limited access to them. If I let down my guard, let someone in, and they disappear, leaving me wondering what and why, I know it will hurt. Online, that kind of shit happens all the time. That is something I don't want to go through or deal with. So I purposely keep my guard up and avoid it. The few people from here with whom I have had enough contact to be able to call them up, get to know a much more complete person, my emotional attachment grows. Books for ME, are safe. Similarly with a movie. I know for a fact it is fiction and it is 'safe' to get lost in that emotion knowing that when the book/movie is finished, I can shut it off/close it, and walk away. The characters in the books/movies will not change the agenda midstream, they are what they are with nothing hidden. If the writing/acting is good they have a 'real' feel but I know they are fiction, regardless of how the writing/acting makes me feel in the moment. I hope that explains the differences for me...... I was struggling to explain.

LaTigresse -> RE: How does emotion figure into your on-line interactions? (12/10/2011 12:12:21 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: LillyBoPeep People really are just, quite simply, DIFFERENT. Lilly, I really like this sentence. To me, it expresses so much of what I think when I am reading some of the garbage on here.

CoreFocus -> RE: How does emotion figure into your on-line interactions? (12/10/2011 12:15:57 PM)
quote: How does emotion figure into your on-line interactions? Emotions are always with me...online and real life. They often influence how I respond. The better I knoiw a person or how closer the topic...how more emotions I put into it. I have no problems with that. I also try to keep in mind that what I say might influence others people emotions. I never think that online people don't have emotions...because this is online. I respect people as much online as real life. I mean real emotions...not throwing <3 and xxx because it became a standard.

NuevaVida -> RE: How does emotion figure into your on-line interactions? (12/10/2011 12:20:41 PM)
Thanks for the answers re: my Books question! I don't have time for an in depth response right now, other than I appreciate what's been shared, and LaT you put something out there that I hadn't considered before - that books are "safe." Very interesting consideration. Oh and I don't think emotions vs. non emotions is better or worse than each other - just different. My way is better for ME, but not better for others, etc. More later - I love this topic.

LaTigresse -> RE: How does emotion figure into your on-line interactions? (12/10/2011 12:29:03 PM)
You are welcome NuevaVida. I am always interested in human nature, what makes people tick, what things we all share and all the wonderful ways we are different. I really do find it utterly fascinating. I think that is one of the reasons I enjoy the forums so much to be honest. To ME, it has nothing to do with being right or feeling superiour. It's about exploring the differences and trying to get a better understanding of them.

Kaliko -> RE: How does emotion figure into your on-line interactions? (12/10/2011 12:36:44 PM)
FR I'm a wreck when it comes to books. Movies, as well. I now know myself well enough that I steer clear of any emotional stories of any kind. (That may be why I, too, read science books and how-to books, like littlewonder, though for different reasons from her.) I will literally cry for days (not continuously) over a scene in a movie or a passage in a book. It all strikes me very deeply.

Awareness -> RE: How does emotion figure into your on-line interactions? (12/10/2011 1:20:12 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: stellauk And? Your point here is? Or isn't there a point, and you've just come here onto this thread throwing your weight around to show us all just how domly and hard you are? Yeah right. Well 'ard. My point is you're talking utter nonsense. This tendency toward mystical mumbo-jumbo explanations for everyday events is the kind of superstitious nonsense propagated by women's magazines and dodgy clairvoyants. Mind you the phrase 'dodgy clairvoyants' is a tautology, but, amazingly, some people still embrace their nonsensical ravings.

stellauk -> RE: How does emotion figure into your on-line interactions? (12/10/2011 1:45:06 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Awareness quote: ORIGINAL: stellauk And? Your point here is? Or isn't there a point, and you've just come here onto this thread throwing your weight around to show us all just how domly and hard you are? Yeah right. Well 'ard. My point is you're talking utter nonsense. This tendency toward mystical mumbo-jumbo explanations for everyday events is the kind of superstitious nonsense propagated by women's magazines and dodgy clairvoyants. Mind you the phrase 'dodgy clairvoyants' is a tautology, but, amazingly, some people still embrace their nonsensical ravings. Oh alright then. You do realize however that when I made that point, I wasn't being 100% serious?

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