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[deird1]

I need to write a brief essay explaining why it's a good idea for people with social anxiety to talk to people on the internet.

So...

People on the internet: why is it a good idea to be here, as a person with social anxiety?



(This being partially in response to the argument that people with social anxiety shouldn't use the internet, since they'd be opening themselves up to negative comments. Which... since half my flist seems to be comprised of people with social anxiety - including me - I'm guessing you'd all disagree with that statement?)

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[mymatedave.livejournal.com]

Because it allows you to communicate your ideas without any of the prejudging that goes on in real life. I wrote a post that's kind of related to this a couple of years ago.

http://mymatedave.livejournal.com/37282.html

I also think it helps because while there are arseholes and trolls online, there are also really great, friendly communities where people can make friends. I'm good friends with some people who I meet in person at conferences once a year but you can build up connections with people while still knowing that if you're nervous you can step back and just observe without any awkwardness that happens in real life.

I'm not sure if this helps you or if this just waffling, but I hope it does.