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Is it rude online or just in real life?

If someone is polite and says hello to you in real life it would be rude not to respond. Is that not the case online? We have all had that person that makes us a little uncomfortable the tries to start a conversation with us in public. We wave smile and then keep it moving. Is that not the case in the cyber world is it OK to just ignore people? Perhaps I am just older and I am not cool enough to understand the ways of the cyber world but please comment I am curious.

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WatercolourWildFlowers · 51-55, F

I think it's one thing to reply to someone in the real world just because you are polite, as you can just make excuses and walk on. Here it's not that easy, here some people take a simple polite response as an open invitation for them to be inappropriate and there is no where to walk off to. I don't think you can compare

Bassplayer · 56-60, M

That’s totally correct. Many see a reply as an open invitation to be inappropriate. @WatercolourWildFlowers

Capt11 · 46-50, M

@WatercolourWildFlowers I strongly disagree but I appreciate you taking the time to comment. On here you can block someone. In the real world a creepy stranger could follow you. Online you can just block them ignore them and even report them I actually think it is safer. I hope you have a good day and thanks once again.

WatercolourWildFlowers · 51-55, F

@Capt11 we can agree to disagree as I do not private message here nor do I speak to just anyone in the real world. I stopped forming any kind of friendship with anyone online after being stalked online...Not something that has happened in my real world ever. And I have worked in the corrective services.

Capt11 · 46-50, M

I am truly sorry that you have experienced that. I understand it because I watched a loved one go through it. I am sure because of that extreme experience you have a different point of view. I do not know if we will be friends however as a human I hope and pray that your heart will heal. I wish you safety and the best experiences from this point on. And even if we do not agree it still was an honor to be able to chat with you, have a good day.