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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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fallnhope · 36-40, F

I live in a friendly state, everyone smiles and waves to each other no matter. I know that since I'm friendly towards my neighbors, I know what cars they drive and what people to expect at their house. There's been a few times where I spotted an odd car and called the sheriff because it didn't belong.... had I not been friendly, I would have never known and the vehicle could have easily been there to rob me. Online, however, there isn't anything to go off of when there's just a hi or hello. I don't do small talk in person and have trouble carrying on conversations - that still translates online. When I don't return a hello it's because I don't like what I see in the profile or there's just nothing for me to say.

Capt11 · 46-50, M

@fallnhope From what you wrote I can understand. If someone just says hello or Hi yes that is hard to respond to especially if the profile is not warm and inviting. However if you belong to a group and the person makes a comment about your group 4 ask a question why not respond?

fallnhope · 36-40, F

@Capt11 sometimes I'm not capable of responding and by the time I am, my mind goes haywire with different scenarios that I know will never happen but still can't shake. There are times I can't respond to people I've known for years.

Capt11 · 46-50, M

@fallnhope I am not here to judge you I am just thankful that you took the time to respond to me. I hope you have a good day and always be who you are. I am sure you are a good person even though you may not always be able to express it.