Should tell truth while chatting with a person online?

I will tell the truth but if there was something I would rather not answer for fear of problems from this stranger or whoever, I would tell them I didn't know them well enough to reveal such personal information. There's a difference between lying and refusing to reveal something, which keeps you as an honest person. Brightest Blessings my friend.

There is no need to give personal contact info to strangers. You could create a seperate IM which you use for people when you start talking for the first time and then when you know them better you give them your usual one. As for telling lies about age and everything else, that depends on you. Would you believe the other person and what they are telling you? How would you feel if they lie to you? If you lie to them though why should they tell you the truth? Do as you wish to be done by

For me, I do tell the truth because if I start talking to someone, that means I want to make friends with that person. So I tell the truth but if he/ she is asking for sensitive information, I might not answer to those because I think that wouldn't be appropriate.

There is nothing wrong with being truthful and honest. Though it depends on your comfort level in sharing personal information like your real name, phone number, and physical address. I met my hubby online and he was always a bit of a jerk and put on airs to a degree. He acted that way for fun, his co-workers even commented about him being a jerk... but he never treated me that way. I've also known many people online from forums so well that we exchange Christmas cards and on rare occasion a phone call. Again it's all on your comfort level.

I suppose you would reveal as you get to know them better and begin to trust them. IN the beginning it is always better to share only general information, like location and age - no need for specifics like address and other contact details. Many people lie on the net mainly because they know that they are very unlikely to chat with the same person a second time, nor ever meet them in real. So, if their conscience is letting them do that to enjoy a chat until it lasts, I suppose its up to them really. Many men even pose as women, I am told! that really takes the cake. lol

It really depends on you. Think about the things you want to say and considering who you're telling it to. If you know the person and you know that person is trustworthy, why should you lie? But if you are chatting with someone you don't really know well, think about what you say. Think if what you have to say is really appropriate and would not put you in a bad situation.

it depends on who you are chatting, if you are chatting with your friends, some other people you personally know, you should tell the truth.. if you are chatting with a new person online, that you just met, you do not need to tell all your personal info...you could at least lie, or at least tell some truth and some lies about the info that you only want your real friends to knwo about..

I agree with you that its not safe to immediately reveal personal things to strangers online, but its not fair not to tell the truth either. I personally would be very disappointed if I found out that the person I have befriended online has been lying to be all the time. If you think that the question is too personal, then you can simply say that you refuse to answer that question for security reasons or because you want to be more careful in giving out informations. I believe that if the intentions of the person on the other side is purely friendship then she/he will understand.

In the beginning, I guess it wouldn't be safe to give out your personal information to anyone online. You can't tell what's on the mind of the person you are chatting with. However, if your conversations become constant and frequent, you get to know each other better. You also learn more about the person that you are chatting with, and can decide whether this person deserves to know your personal details. I think it is quite important to know the people you chat with more, before giving out any information about yourself.

As children we have all been taught not to give out any personal information while talking to somebody you don't know well at all. That is true. Most people would say it is a good idea to change your name while chatting. So say your real name is Amy, you might want to use the name Sharon. I would usually say 2 years younger than the age of the person I am chatting to, if I ever go into a chat forum. Always be safe, and make fake information up. Never say what suburb you live in. If it's a big state, say the state, yet if it's a small state just say the country.

If you are upto make real friends or relationships through net,then you have to disclose everything true about you,in the course of time.And that too,if you plan to meet them in person.Otherwise,that doesn't make any difference if you are true or not.Cheers!

Talking with someone I consider a friend, I really do say the truth. Although during my first days at the Internet my children used to remind me people at the Internet dont say the truth, there are few maybe but so far, I can say my online friends are telling the truth.

There have been times when I do feel safe enough giving out personal information online, but as a general rule about the only thing I'll give is my email address. I have met some great people online. After talking to someone for a while, I'm not scared to meet people in public places. Maybe have lunch or something together. I make it clear that I am looking for friends, not lovers...and I've made a few really good friends from online chatrooms. I realize that there are sick people out there, but I'm a grown woman and I think I take proper precautions, so if I choose to meet someone it's ok. Oh, and I always tell a few people where I'll be and when to start to worry just in case. As far as honesty online, I'm very honest. I am not online to play a character...I'm here to be myself. Love me or hate me. Don't expect me to give you my street address, but I'll be perfectly honest about my life, likes and dislikes and such...

When you start chatting online, you need to use a lot of common sense. Do not divulge your personal information too fast to unknown people online. I have been honest and tell the truth to the person I am chatting with only after I am confident that I have a sincere person on the other end of the line. More often my judgment is correct. I have been chatting with someone here on line for a long time and so far nothing bad has happen when the truth has been told.

Well, it depends. I do it sometimes. I never lied about my country but I always lie about my age. I always say I'm sixteen, sometimes seventeen, but I do that just because I think this age will make them more interested. The only thing about me that I always lie about is my age.

normally you ca be sincere naturally it is high reccomended to stay safe and private towards some informations even if when you are chatting with someone on the net...so general informaions should be the real ones but surely you never share some sensitive on because you never know who is the peson behind their nickname!!

You can be truthful online without giving out your personal contacts. There are persons who prefer to tell lies and in doing this they create a web of deceit. I always tell the truth because I never know when there will be opportunity for me to grasp.

i realy depends on youre background, and what you are looking for. if are just a fanatic chatter, i might not seem right to give real info about youreself, but if are trying to make real friends and real relationships, that last a long time you may want to tell the truth about youreself so you can find the person who is the best fit for you. ;)

"The truth will liberate you!" at least they say.But in today predatory world I don`t think it is wise to reveal personal thinks and contact information to anyone on line.

for me., i dont really do give my personal information online...because they are strangers... and i hate giving away my personal information to people i still dont know...