Why are people nicer over the internet compared to real life? - Because some people, like me are evil in real life and on the computer i generally can't be bothered to argue with people Might be a stupid question... But we take it for granted and (probably) never really ask ourselves why. - I do, ALL THE TIME. Why do people give me "huggles" or slap me playfully with "fish"? Because they want to get into your virtual wallet for some freegp Why do people say "lol" a lot, yet are probably not even smiling irl? - My best friend irl does that, when hes at my house and on msn (yes hes very social) i see him putting in "lol" all the time and he isn't laughing, i suppose its just an easy response to add in..lol Why are people able to talk to, and trust, complete strangers online without care or thought? - Because if you didnt you wouldn't talk to anyone, one of the main points of rs is to interact with people over the net, plus people can't physically hurt you over the internet And *cough* why do girls talk to me and not *cough* irl? - Because you're probably a nerd and people can't see that over the internet, of course you could have a name like "p00nedrofl ppekaylolz hax" Is it because we can't see each other, speak with each other... Even smell each other? - yes, you probably smell bad, thats why people dont talk to you in real life Is it because we all speak a common language? english? Is it because rules say that we must be nice to each other? - I haven't seen the rule that says i have to be nice to anyone. Or maybe its because our ideas and opinions are the only things that matters over the internet? - yep. Why in god's name are people different online? - Already answered.