> Anyway, it's possible to have a good time - you don't have to drink the piss water

I should get "Don't drink the piss water" as another tattoo.  Would enjoy explaining that one at the bar, maybe :)

elvismercury

Calibrating your expectations is important. 

Getting to occasionally chat a little with fun interesting people who I can't hang out with in meatspace is a huge value add from online life. That's something it can deliver, if you use it selectively.

Undisciplined

I often enjoy talking to people on SN (like to you, now)

I can relate to how you described not being able to gain distance from the dickishness. It's because of this that I am a careful participant online, being thoughtful when I want to engage and taking a long break in between engagements.

How does anyone else do it? I would guess it's a similar approach.

Anyway, it's possible to have a good time - you don't have to drink the piss water

mostly_harmless

People who love online life

> I often enjoy talking to people on SN (like to you, now)

aw look at you guys being pals 


I can relate to how you described not being able to gain distance from the dickishness. It's because of this that I am a careful participant online, being thoughtful when I want to engage and taking a long break in between engagements.
How does anyone else do it? I would guess it's a similar approach.

Anyway, it's possible to have a good time - you don't have to drink the piss water 