Comments on: The Voice of the Bloggernacle http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2004/04/the-voice-of-the-bloggernacle/ Truth Will Prevail Tue, 22 May 2012 18:02:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Kaimi http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2004/04/the-voice-of-the-bloggernacle/#comment-496 Kaimi Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 /?p=738#comment-496 Hmm, I certainly hope I'm not more pushy or self-aggrandizing in the Bloggernacle. But it's a possibility. One difference for me between internet interaction and real-life interaction is that I think I'm more outspoken and articulate online. I have always had trouble picking up on people's social cues in the real world -- I'm particularly bad at reading unspoken hints -- and that difficulty tends to make me overly cautious and quiet in real-life interactions. Online, I can (I think) read the cues much better, and so I am much more assertive. Hmm, I certainly hope I’m not more pushy or self-aggrandizing in the Bloggernacle. But it’s a possibility.

One difference for me between internet interaction and real-life interaction is that I think I’m more outspoken and articulate online. I have always had trouble picking up on people’s social cues in the real world — I’m particularly bad at reading unspoken hints — and that difficulty tends to make me overly cautious and quiet in real-life interactions. Online, I can (I think) read the cues much better, and so I am much more assertive.

]]> By: lyle http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2004/04/the-voice-of-the-bloggernacle/#comment-497 lyle Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 /?p=738#comment-497 I am certainly far more extreme in word than in deed. I know that at times my words have been, or seen as, offensive...and that I have taken those of others as such also. Also, there is a difference between those that I have known in person & those I only know in-E. I am certainly far more extreme in word than in deed. I know that at times my words have been, or seen as, offensive…and that I have taken those of others as such also.

Also, there is a difference between those that I have known in person & those I only know in-E.

]]> By: chad too http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2004/04/the-voice-of-the-bloggernacle/#comment-498 chad too Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 /?p=738#comment-498 Hello. I've been lurking a bit and find this a great opportunity to inch my nose out just a touch. I find myself being a bit more bold and challenging in forums and comment sections than I probably would be in a face-to-face conversation. Part of this is the anonymity that the net provides; my intellectual sparring partner isn't going to be able to punch me in the teeth (at least not literally) if I challenge him/her. I think part of this also stems from the text-driven nature of these exchanges. If the conversation really were face-to-face, I would expect the discussion to be more opinion and anecdote. Since one who posts to a board has the time to find supporting literature for their statements, I'm more confortable letting my inner pit bull loose on those who make broad assumptions/conclusions without any support. Glad to be here. Hello. I’ve been lurking a bit and find this a great opportunity to inch my nose out just a touch.

I find myself being a bit more bold and challenging in forums and comment sections than I probably would be in a face-to-face conversation. Part of this is the anonymity that the net provides; my intellectual sparring partner isn’t going to be able to punch me in the teeth (at least not literally) if I challenge him/her.

I think part of this also stems from the text-driven nature of these exchanges. If the conversation really were face-to-face, I would expect the discussion to be more opinion and anecdote. Since one who posts to a board has the time to find supporting literature for their statements, I’m more confortable letting my inner pit bull loose on those who make broad assumptions/conclusions without any support.

Glad to be here.

]]> By: Gary Cooper http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2004/04/the-voice-of-the-bloggernacle/#comment-499 Gary Cooper Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 /?p=738#comment-499 I find that online I am a terrible speller, whereas when I am speaking in person to someone, all my words come out properly spelled. On the other hand, in person I sometimes mispronounce words, but online my pronunciation is perfect. (Ha, ha.) I'm not sure that I'm much different online from in person. I often write inn the same manner that I converse, but being online allows me to be more eloquent (I hope) and articulate, as one can choose words and phrasing more carefully. I certainly hope that I've not offended anyone. I find that online I am a terrible speller, whereas when I am speaking in person to someone, all my words come out properly spelled. On the other hand, in person I sometimes mispronounce words, but online my pronunciation is perfect. (Ha, ha.)

I’m not sure that I’m much different online from in person. I often write inn the same manner that I converse, but being online allows me to be more eloquent (I hope) and articulate, as one can choose words and phrasing more carefully. I certainly hope that I’ve not offended anyone.

]]> By: Aaron Brown http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2004/04/the-voice-of-the-bloggernacle/#comment-500 Aaron Brown Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 /?p=738#comment-500 On the one hand, I agree that anonymity frees us up to speak more freely. On the other hand, as Chad said, I think that having to WRITE one's responses forces one (hopefully) to think through one's ideas a bit more carefully. I actually think the written nature of the Bloggernacle precludes a lot of knee-jerk spouting off (at least in my case). (You mean Aaron B is even worse in person? Is that possible?) Also, I feel freer here than I do in Gospel Essentials class, in part because I'm the teacher there, but mainly because the self-selecting group of people here is sufficiently educated, smart and intellectually interested, that this place invites a different kind of discussion. Aaron B On the one hand, I agree that anonymity frees us up to speak more freely. On the other hand, as Chad said, I think that having to WRITE one’s responses forces one (hopefully) to think through one’s ideas a bit more carefully. I actually think the written nature of the Bloggernacle precludes a lot of knee-jerk spouting off (at least in my case). (You mean Aaron B is even worse in person? Is that possible?)

Also, I feel freer here than I do in Gospel Essentials class, in part because I’m the teacher there, but mainly because the self-selecting group of people here is sufficiently educated, smart and intellectually interested, that this place invites a different kind of discussion.

Aaron B

]]> By: Aaron Brown http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2004/04/the-voice-of-the-bloggernacle/#comment-501 Aaron Brown Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 /?p=738#comment-501 Actually, it goes without saying that my online persona is very different than my real life one. As a General Authority writing under a pseudonym, I am able to give this character whatever characteristics I believe will bait you all into making comments that I can then forward to the Strengthening Church Members Committee. Aaron B :) Actually, it goes without saying that my online persona is very different than my real life one. As a General Authority writing under a pseudonym, I am able to give this character whatever characteristics I believe will bait you all into making comments that I can then forward to the Strengthening Church Members Committee.

Aaron B

:)

]]> By: brayden http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2004/04/the-voice-of-the-bloggernacle/#comment-502 brayden Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 /?p=738#comment-502 The bloggernacle is the only online space where I've seen participants regularly remind each other to act civilly and to be introspective about one's personal net-behavior. That, at least, is a good sign that people here really do intend to be nice. And I think the participants here generally are very kind in their interactions. The bloggernacle is the only online space where I’ve seen participants regularly remind each other to act civilly and to be introspective about one’s personal net-behavior. That, at least, is a good sign that people here really do intend to be nice. And I think the participants here generally are very kind in their interactions.

]]> By: brayden http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2004/04/the-voice-of-the-bloggernacle/#comment-503 brayden Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 /?p=738#comment-503 Also, I would compare our interactions here more to the academic setting of, say, a departmental brown-bag or colloquium than I would to a Gospel Essentials class. In Sunday School you don't debate or you don't if you follow the social norms of the class. Yet, in academic settings you are expected to debate and disagree, without resorting to ad hominem attacks, which is something we mostly avoid. Also, I would compare our interactions here more to the academic setting of, say, a departmental brown-bag or colloquium than I would to a Gospel Essentials class. In Sunday School you don’t debate or you don’t if you follow the social norms of the class. Yet, in academic settings you are expected to debate and disagree, without resorting to ad hominem attacks, which is something we mostly avoid.

]]> By: Clark Goble http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2004/04/the-voice-of-the-bloggernacle/#comment-504 Clark Goble Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 /?p=738#comment-504 I'd agree with Brayden. I think that the average person who has never been to college has a much harder time with debate. I never do that at church, although we may do it outside of church. I’d agree with Brayden. I think that the average person who has never been to college has a much harder time with debate. I never do that at church, although we may do it outside of church.

]]> By: Steve Evans http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2004/04/the-voice-of-the-bloggernacle/#comment-505 Steve Evans Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 /?p=738#comment-505 Aaron, are you really A. Zoltar Skywalker, lurking here in disguise?? Aaron, are you really A. Zoltar Skywalker, lurking here in disguise??

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