Do you behave the same way on all internet BBs?

[Kat]

This is just something I've been thinking about. For me personally, I try not to say anything that I wouldn't say in person. I also try not to say anything that would cause someone to doubt my salvation, or would cause me to be a stumbling block towards their own salvation, because I have have been there in the past. SO, how about everyone else? Do you have a different "personality for different BB's? I'm not trying to judge anyone here, I'm just curious...

[Chocomare]

I am who I am, 24/7/365. No pretending to be something I'm not no matter the situation be it online or in real life.

Most importantly, though, I try my very hardest to be a living testimony of Christ and not bring reproach on Him or fellow believers.... Especially since I don't hide my salvation on the internet.

It is the same in real, everyday life. If you claim to be a Christian but then use foul language, you are bringing reproach on the name of Christ, you've damaged your personal testimony and you've hurt mine too! Because, why should someone want to know Christ if YOU'RE the example they see/read? Now they will look at you and me differently..... and with possible contempt.

Psalm 19:14 -- May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

I consider the internet BB's I participate in to be my mission field. My gosh.... we don't have to go to Guam or the Amazon to be a missionary. The Lord has brought the world to our desk top! So the "words of my mouth" in the above verse should also apply to the "words of my computer screen."

[Chocomare]

I wanted to add this, since I've been munching on this topic all day.

Specifically addressing behavior on other BB's...... if you use different board names for each board, no one would probably notice. BUT I use the same name for every board, except one (Percheron Horse Network but even there, you'd know it was me cuz my name is Graymare....for Tank).

If you're the type to use the same name for other BBs, you need to remember: The internet isn't as vast as some think. It's actually quite the small world. Especially horse BBs! Eyes that read COTH often read Percheron Horse Network, UDBB, Horse City, etc.

Plus many of us post a link to CROSS in our various signatures for the purpose (I would hope) of letting others know of our beliefs in the hope that, perhaps, by reading here they will come to know Christ. I cannot tell you how many times I check on this board (since I am a Global Moderator and need to keep an eyeball on things) that I see visitors....Sometimes 1, sometimes 5 or more. These folks have found us either through a search, by clicking on one of our links or just by chance. You never know who may be affected FOR ALL ETERNITY by what we post here and on other boards.

[shadowsrider]

chocomare said:

I wanted to add this, since I've been munching on this topic all day.

Specifically addressing behavior on other BB's...... if you use different board names for each board, no one would probably notice. BUT I use the same name for every board, except one (Percheron Horse Network but even there, you'd know it was me cuz my name is Graymare....for Tank).

If you're the type to use the same name for other BBs, you need to remember: The internet isn't as vast as some think. It's actually quite the small world. Especially horse BBs! Eyes that read COTH often read Percheron Horse Network, UDBB, Horse City, etc.

Plus many of us post a link to CROSS in our various signatures for the purpose (I would hope) of letting others know of our beliefs in the hope that, perhaps, by reading here they will come to know Christ. I cannot tell you how many times I check on this board (since I am a Global Moderator and need to keep an eyeball on things) that I see visitors....Sometimes 1, sometimes 5 or more. These folks have found us either through a search, by clicking on one of our links or just by chance. You never know who may be affected FOR ALL ETERNITY by what we post here and on other boards.

You are soooooo right, the horse BBs are VERY connected. Even if you personally don't go to certain ones, someone will know someone and it will STILL get noticed.

I use this name, as well as my real name, that's pretty much it. And I act the same (I hope!) on each, though I don't post as much on some as on others. Sometimes my BB keeps me very busy, and I also admin on a women's only board, as well as admin on a Computer Tech board, and at times, those three keep me so busy I simply don't feel like posting on others, only reading for the info, for the fun of it. So, I suppose, in that regard, some boards may not really know me or have any indication of my beliefs much, but when I do post, and on the boards I post a lot on, I am who I am, and I very much TRY to keep in mind, even when dealing with troublemakers and trolls, my Christian witness.

As much fun as the internet is, as much anonymity that it can give us, as much of an "alternate reality" as it can be, I think it's very important that we be reminded of what is REALLY important in this world.

Thanks, Kat, for bringing this up.

[horsemom777]

;D Thanks soooo much for asking this question. Being new to the computer/internet world, I have run across some really nasty folks and speech/(actions) that don't bring honor to God.

Ya'll are so cool. I've been out of the horse business-so to speak-for quite awhile and I feel at home reading and learning all over again. (" #S_ThankYou# ")
#S_ThankYou#

[Chocomare]

Well, we're glad you're here! #wink#

[hunterseat]

Just the ones that God knows about!

[tawna24]

Chocomare. I LOVE you for being YOU!! A WONDERFUL witness for GOD. I only pray I can be 1/2 the example you are. I am trying and live by the motto "Do unto others" even sometimes still when you feel you have to just turn the other cheek.

God is GOOD.
God is GREAT.
God is my world!!

[pacificsolo]

chocomare said:

I am who I am, 24/7/365. No pretending to be something I'm not no matter the situation be it online or in real life.

Most importantly, though, I try my very hardest to be a living testimony of Christ and not bring reproach on Him or fellow believers.... Especially since I don't hide my salvation on the internet.

It is the same in real, everyday life. If you claim to be a Christian but then use foul language, you are bringing reproach on the name of Christ, you've damaged your personal testimony and you've hurt mine too! Because, why should someone want to know Christ if YOU'RE the example they see/read? Now they will look at you and me differently..... and with possible contempt.

Psalm 19:14 -- May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

I consider the internet BB's I participate in to be my mission field. My gosh.... we don't have to go to Guam or the Amazon to be a missionary. The Lord has brought the world to our desk top! So the "words of my mouth" in the above verse should also apply to the "words of my computer screen."

See, I'm not convinced that foul language is a "sin", but more of just a nasty habit...kinda like smoking. I don't think cursing is nice or positive, but I don't think it reflects my love for Christ and who I believe God to be.

I am the same on all boards as far as I can tell LOL! I know several folks on the BB's IRL and I would guess they would say I am the same on the boards as I am in person. I try to be authentic wherever I am and with whoever I'm with.