Is it normal mental disconnect between online communications and people irl?

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I don't know if this makes sense but - I experience a disconnect when I read people's online communications (comments, questions, etc.) and seeing people in real life.

When I read online stuff I feel like it's somehow impersonal. It's pure words and pure thoughts, without a body, disconnected from anything visual.

No, I'm not hallucinating or insane. I understand what reality is and I understand how people online are people IRL but my mind won't link the two in a way. When I read online stuff I can't picture a real person writing it.

Is this normal?

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  • Algum
    6 years ago

    I know what you mean. Online, you're getting someone's thoughts without seeing a face or hearing a voice. On the phone, you don't see a face but you hear a voice. In person, you see a face and hear a voice. Each one of those things takes you closer to taking it literally, personally, and to feel a connection.

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  • Boojum
    6 years ago

    It's common, and it's why so many people are complete dickheads online.

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    • Nickvey
      6 years ago

      im a dickhead to people on-line . and i dont care . only a dick head will tell them the truth . soften it up or tell them what they want to hear is a lie

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  • BleedingPain
    6 years ago

    I mean its hard to read emotion through a screen.

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