I'm an introvert that has been experimenting with extroversion, online. I have found, that it feels good to participate socially, in a manner that is more extroverted, than my norm. But, as time goes by, I'm starting to realize that I'm trying to be someone other than who I really am. I've noticed myself editing and re-thinking my responses/posts, to a point where I am comfortable, that they will be accepted. When I joined WP I was seeking answers, and perhaps a gf, eventually, but now I'm finding myself performing somewhat unnaturally, and I fear that, if I would ever find a gf, she would be expecting to meet "jawbrodt" rather than my true self. There's not much difference between the two, but it is enough to concern me. Also, its seems like I am forced to make a chioce, deciding where I want to fit on the WP popularity scale, and it feels unnatural to pretend like I'm a popular, outgoing person. That is not me, and I'm sure my depression isn't helping matters either. I don't know.... OK, that's enough for now.
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