Risks of online identity

Sometimes, I enjoy my online identities more than my identity in real world. Of course I know why. Online identities offers a strong sense of security, which means a lot to me. I feel secure and relaxed when I talk to people and don't need to see their face. I could cover myself better. That makes me happy.

I love my online identities, but the thing is the more you love it, the easier you get hurt. I have such experiences so I decide not to devote true feelings too much to protect myself. It feels terrible when you find out someone you trust turns out to be a lier. This kind of thing happens all the time so people should learn to protect themselves from being hurt, as online identity has nothing to do with responsibility. Don't involve too much emotion or feeling when dealing with strangers.

Here's a website where you can meet with random strangers to talk through text or video worldwide. The address is www.omegle.com. I used to hang around a lot partly for practicing English and partly for making friends. For most of the time, it disappoints me as the conversation goes boring and stupid. But the exciting part is that you will never know who 's the next stranger you will come across. The hope of meeting someone really nice and cute is an inspiration. Who knows? The uncertainty is fun.


The fact is that there are several times that I meet someone I want to talk more with, but the relationship all end up unhappy.

Case 1：A boy pretends to be a Taiwaner and suppots seperating. I try hard to convince him to hold the view of territory and sovereign integrity. Then he says he agrees with me, which is a comfort to me. At the end, because of that he wants to further develop our friendship, he tells me the truth that he is actually from Mainland China. What kind of person is that?

Case 2: I met Chris and found out that we have a lot in common so we keep in touch and become very close. Though we didn't tell much personal information to each other, I treat her one of my very good friend. But one day she just disappears and never show up again. Now I can hardly trust any strangers online.

Obviously, I had a great time with my online identity. Everybody does, or else online identity will no longer exist if there's only cheating and unhappiness. But once I open my heart to another identity I didn't know before, I have to be prepared accepting any results. Realising the risk of being hurt is rational and necessary.

Unlike the real world where paying always gets pay back, the internet is uncertain about everything. You try to be honest and nice but your "friend" has no more than cheating. Someone you regard as a true friend may end up disappearing, and nobody will give you an excuse. They just happen, and you just accept the fact.

So, don't take it too big. After all, all the things based on internet is worths doubting.