In real life I masquerade as a Human.
We Melmacians have to disguise ourselves in order to mingle in person with you Humans.

I am not sure if you are talking about the definition of persona that is used in psychology.


If you are, I think it id a necessary defense mechanism for most people.

In every social situation we choose which aspects of ourselves to reveal. It's sort of a "need to know" system.

For example, someone might really enjoy BDSM, but the conservative manager at the bank where they work doesn't need to know that. So, they don't show up at work dressed in leather chaps, with a whip.

I think that sometimes online, a sort of opposite phenomena occurs.

Anonymity is freeing. And, many feel that what they say online doesn't count, because "online isn't real"

So, these people post constant cruelty with no thought to others

what A-holes.

My bark is worse than my bite.

You look so human though......

Well, many come online to "let off steam", or vent.

It seems to be difficult for them to connect their cruel, very cruel comments with a realhuman

Thankfully, this site is well moderated. It protects people from a constant onslaught of abuse.

It feels restrictive at times, but serves the greater good

Can you say you haven't been cruel.......you are in the jungle you act like an animal it's part of life...you are in civilization you act civilized.......that's life....

some are just hiding their true personae though.

Yes they are rooster ........

...poorly.

Is it though......I care to differ......

i don't care.

Ohh yes you do.......

Hey, there is no need for name calling.

I'm actually more outgoing in person than online. Sometimes my thoughts don't translate well into the written word. Weird I know. Other than that, I'm simply me here or there.