Being able to create a persona on the internet gives people the freedom to be who they choose without being judged for it. Individual identity gives every day people the chance to be something more if they wish. There are even sites that assist us in changing ourselves online such as IMVU and Zwinky. It is said that these games can get quite addictive and why wouldn’t they? These sites are social networks as well as allow you to create an entire person within the game.
Unfortunately people start living through their username and fictional character the more they play. They feel free to be who they really are and embrace that people accept them. The internet no longer cares for people with common interests; instead it has a keen eye on networks where you are the common thread. This is a big responsibility, to be viewed not as what you stand for, or your likes, but who you are. Most of us would lead seemingly boring lives but if you were to tweak yourself virtually … now that would make you more interesting. Here lies the dilemma: Be yourself on the internet and don’t stand out or create a different character of yourself and be loved by users everywhere?
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