Your internet tone

[Blastin'Tyruntz]

Haha, my tone is changing based on the person i'm talking to, even if you are a "real life" friend \ "online friend" has different meanings for me, with some exceptions.
If i know you for a short time, or it is our first time talking, depends on what i wanna talk to you about. If i want to ask a question or you are a thread-owner of a challenge or something like that, i'll be formal. If you are someone i want to be friends with, i'll put up the most cheerful tone i can and try and be funny.

 

[Bellsprout]

I feel like no matter how I type I come off as a raging ♥♥♥♥♥ but I'm actually sweet x10. I'm not inviting at all though.

 

[Aisu]

I used to be extremely laid-back concerning grammar and punctuation. I started using it about a year into Forum life, left, and you guys see me typing now, which to me sounds hopelessly robotic. I'm fairly serious - even when making jokes, haha - and I guess the most lax I could be online is through PMs with a friend. I can't relax with you strange possible foes around.

P.S. Joking, ehe.

 

[Altairis]

I'm veryyy informal on server and Skype and I think I'm a little bit more formal while I'm posting on here.

 

[Lotus the Cat]

In general I'm very blunt when making comments on the internet. I think I tend to be more aggressive as well. I don't think my tone changes much depending on what or who I am responding to.

I always type using appropriate punctuation and grammar. I even text friends using proper punctuation.

 

[Tifk]

My tone definetly changes all the time

 

[ShiningHelioptile]

When I'm doing something like replying to a serious thread I'll use caps, punctuation, etc. When it's not that serious, I won't be that serious either and usually lack caps. I don't really bother with caps and what not in Tumblr, chats, etc. And if I'm messaging a friend, be it on Skype, VMs, etc., or if it is in another situation I am comfortable in, I'll be casual, usually sarcastic and cursing occasionally.

 

[tfr5015]

I think tone just always changes depending on your audience. You have to know them in order to talk to them. Plus, text really blurs tone imo.

 

[acatfrommars]

Yeah, for the most part when making a thread I try to keep my tone semi-formal (capital letter where they should be, good grammar usage, correct spelling). When I'm vming a friend I normally text informal (all lowercase).

 

[Nolafus]

I try to remain pretty professional at all times. That means I use correct spelling and grammar all the time. I tend to word everything carefully and appropriate for the situation. In other words, I let loose a little when I'm making a joke, but serious when in a discussion that requires it.

 

[Sonata]

I just talk really. Though some of the people I talk to I can be more rude towards or sound like I'm being rushed because I can't really stand talking to them but I can't be bothered to make myself a problem to them.

 

[Bounsweet]

I like to keep things friendly, PG-rated, optimistic but realistic, and overall sociable when I post on here or anywhere with a big community. I also try to make an effort with grammar and stuff. On Twitter, where it's a bit more private, most people will probably think I'm a huge B, lol.

I feel like I sound pretty vapid when I post here most of the time, but I come here to relax mostly so I don't make a big effort in trying to impress anyone with intellect or deep conversations, I guess? Unless a topic comes up that engages me. It's 5 AM for me right now, so forgive me if I'm rambling.

 

[DJTiki]

I'm usually straight-forward. I try to be polite, but I'm also a bit aggressive and sarcastic, at the same time. But in the real world.....

I'm more insane. But mostly the same.

 

[Pinkie-Dawn]

My internet tone changes depending on which subject I'm dealing with. When it comes to subjects regarding long-running franchises, I go into analytic mode and worry mode because of their fanbases. When dealing with touchy subjects at the Discussions & Debates section, I go full analytic mode based on my experience with both the minority and the majority.

 

[antemortem]

My internet tone changes depending on which subject I'm dealing with. When it comes to subjects regarding long-running franchises, I go into analytic mode and worry mode because of their fanbases. When dealing with touchy subjects at the Discussions & Debates section, I go full analytic mode based on my experience with both the minority and the majority.

So there's no in-between or are you always analytical? :p

 

[Pinkie-Dawn]

So there's no in-between or are you always analytical? :p

I am mostly analytical (though my worry mode might slip if there's negative news that rubs me the wrong way), and I forgot to mention my quirky mode when it comes to playing games.

 

[Sweep]

My tone varies depending on whom I am talking to. In general, I'm fairly calm and mature. I don't bother with proper punctuation on battle servers, IRC, or Skype, but otherwise come across as I would in a forum post. However, when I'm around people that are known to be miserable (like a group known as the Draco Masters in the Ubers room on PS), I become quite peppy and sarcastic. For instance, if someone makes a claim that they are the "best," I might ask them for battling tips and a list of their tournament accomplishments to put them in an awkward position. I never get angry though!

I'm also a lot more shy on the Internet than I am real life. I lurked a long time both on Smogon and on PS before jumping into discussions there. I'm more social on IRC since I only ajoin channels where I know everyone/almost everyone.

 

[Ephemeral Euphoria]

I try to have a nice tone towards friends, my tone is indifferent towards anyone else though until they say something that earns my approval.