Why do people have more friends than me?
In real life I have a lot of friends. On here I don't have any friends. How come nerds and hetalia geeks get more respect than me. They always get treated nicely. That isn't even fair. I try to make friends with the nerds and hetalia geeks but it doesn't feel right. NONE OF THEM EVEN WANT TO BE MY FRIEND. whats wrong with them. i even try my hardests then i ever tried to make friends with them so i can be a normal. why is the internet so awkward. its less awkward in real life.
ok i just ranted. this isnt asked for questions.
ok i just ranted. this isnt asked for questions.
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As this is a rant, it is better suited to your journal. FAQ #801: Are there any rules for the Forums?
First of all, drop the attitude - now. "Why don't people want to be my friend when I look down on them for their interests???" <-- That's the problem. Try focusing on finding people with your interests instead of hanging along on whatever popular fandom you can find to be "normal" since people different from you don't seem to sit well with you.
what attitude
You have to learn the first fundamental rule of online communication: Interpretation versus Intention.
I'm not involved in whatever drama it is you seemed to have stirred, but what I'm getting from reading the comments is that other people interpret your word choice to be rude, but you seem to intend your words to be in a nicer tone.
Honestly, you have to type online carefully, preferably using a polite, neutral tone (no slang or your regular speaking vocabulary) with people you don't know before gradually introducing them to your own personal dialect. You have to give people a chance to warm up to you and get a feel for your "voice." If you immediately jump in with your own way of speaking, people are more likely to misunderstand you.
For instance, I'm a very sarcastic person in real life, and my tone and word choice reflects that. However, I try my hardest not to express my sarcasm online (especially in the forums) so I lessen the odds of people misunderstanding what I'm trying to say or misinterpreting how I'm trying to say it. On the other hand, when I'm online talking to my friends, I go all out with the informality and slang. It's okay with them because they can, in a sense, hear my voice and know what I mean by it.
Additionally, if you want to be friends with people who follow the Hetalia fandom, you may want to start by joining a few Hetalia groups and asking around to see who likes the same characters you like--and most importantly, not negatively judging people if they like someone you don't.
It also helps if you don't refer to them as "nerds" and "geeks," as some people may take offense to those terms.
Good luck on finding and making friends~<3
I'm not involved in whatever drama it is you seemed to have stirred, but what I'm getting from reading the comments is that other people interpret your word choice to be rude, but you seem to intend your words to be in a nicer tone.
Honestly, you have to type online carefully, preferably using a polite, neutral tone (no slang or your regular speaking vocabulary) with people you don't know before gradually introducing them to your own personal dialect. You have to give people a chance to warm up to you and get a feel for your "voice." If you immediately jump in with your own way of speaking, people are more likely to misunderstand you.
For instance, I'm a very sarcastic person in real life, and my tone and word choice reflects that. However, I try my hardest not to express my sarcasm online (especially in the forums) so I lessen the odds of people misunderstanding what I'm trying to say or misinterpreting how I'm trying to say it. On the other hand, when I'm online talking to my friends, I go all out with the informality and slang. It's okay with them because they can, in a sense, hear my voice and know what I mean by it.
Additionally, if you want to be friends with people who follow the Hetalia fandom, you may want to start by joining a few Hetalia groups and asking around to see who likes the same characters you like--and most importantly, not negatively judging people if they like someone you don't.
It also helps if you don't refer to them as "nerds" and "geeks," as some people may take offense to those terms.
Good luck on finding and making friends~<3
thank you. your the only person who gave me SMART ADVICE.
You're welcome. 
Though don't discredit anyone else so easily.
~witwitch mentioned how you should look for people with similar interests as you. It is quite common to have friendships built up on similar interests. Most of my friends on dA I'm friends with because of our shared interest of Kingdom Hearts. Even though a fandom was our starting point (and honestly, a lot of friends have come and gone), the few who remained are the ones I have formed true bonds with. I wouldn't trade them for anything.
Numerous people bring up a possible communication issue and suggest you should be "nicer." That's a simple fix by carefully choosing your words and asking yourself "Is there any way for someone to take offense to what I'm about to say?" Usually, unless you intend to start a creative discussion, you want to avoid provocation of any sort.
Though don't discredit anyone else so easily.
~witwitch mentioned how you should look for people with similar interests as you. It is quite common to have friendships built up on similar interests. Most of my friends on dA I'm friends with because of our shared interest of Kingdom Hearts. Even though a fandom was our starting point (and honestly, a lot of friends have come and gone), the few who remained are the ones I have formed true bonds with. I wouldn't trade them for anything.
Numerous people bring up a possible communication issue and suggest you should be "nicer." That's a simple fix by carefully choosing your words and asking yourself "Is there any way for someone to take offense to what I'm about to say?" Usually, unless you intend to start a creative discussion, you want to avoid provocation of any sort.
whats wrong wiht saying my mind. i thought people liked that
There's nothing wrong with saying what's on your mind, it's just how you word it.
For example, the phrase "shut up."
"Shut up" alone is widely recognized to be a rude phrase. Some people consider it whining while others consider it aggressive. Of course, you can toss "shut up" around amongst your friends because, chances are, you're joking when you say it.
Online, you can't predict how anyone will ever take your words. Again with interpretation versus intention.
Instead of saying "shut up," in the sense of telling someone to stop talking, you should instead politely (or neutrally) ask them to kindly stop talking to you.
Or you can simply delete their comment from your inbox and blissfully ignore them. That's also a nice way to avoid conflict.
Basically, you need to be sensitive to others. You need to accept and understand that not everyone online will interpret your words the way you intend them.
For example, the phrase "shut up."
"Shut up" alone is widely recognized to be a rude phrase. Some people consider it whining while others consider it aggressive. Of course, you can toss "shut up" around amongst your friends because, chances are, you're joking when you say it.
Online, you can't predict how anyone will ever take your words. Again with interpretation versus intention.
Instead of saying "shut up," in the sense of telling someone to stop talking, you should instead politely (or neutrally) ask them to kindly stop talking to you.
Or you can simply delete their comment from your inbox and blissfully ignore them. That's also a nice way to avoid conflict.
Basically, you need to be sensitive to others. You need to accept and understand that not everyone online will interpret your words the way you intend them.
why are people such big babies. why cant they be like me and take insults
Because everyone is different. That's why humans are unique. And not everyone gets along, so why bother trying? Just ignore them and move on. You'll find friends eventually.
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Cheddar!! 
its u again hi
how's the little fail troll today?
If you want to rant, then do it in your journals please.
FAQ #801: Are there any rules for the Forums?
FAQ #801: Are there any rules for the Forums?
i wasnt ranting i was complaning
no one wants to see that shit. 
"ok i just ranted."
It doesn't look like a complaint really.
It doesn't look like a complaint really.
i meant complaning but i couldnt find the right word at the time