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by lucylucy on October 3rd, 2008
no
by ...... on April 1st, 2008
no sense what so ever. the way I see it love me hate me is your choice. but I sleep well at night knowing I am me through and through.
by anonymous on April 1st, 2008
Not for me, no. I see no benefit in lying about anything on AB or anyplace else!
by Yarnlady is happy every day on April 1st, 2008
Not sure what you mean by lie. Many answers are given in the first person as an example such as a parable or metaphor based on observation or experience.
by sophiesmom on April 1st, 2008
who told you?
by gtravels loves her life penguin on April 1st, 2008
Not to me. The only person you're ultimately fooling is yourself;)
by Pepe Le Stink on December 29th, 2008
no, no one knows who you are anyway, why lie?
by Someguy on April 1st, 2008
Is it a lie when no one can verify it? Don't lie. We don't know you. Just tell the truth. It can be cathartic.
by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi on April 1st, 2008
No. None at all. Why would I?
by Esteban-- Smartest Pumpkin on April 1st, 2008
yes, especially when you ask if those pants make you look fat. j'aime chasser les poulets nus
by Talimze on April 1st, 2008
It's more fun not to. I learned that pretty early on.
by tuvw on November 12th, 2009
Nope, but I've seen a few people do it anyway. Whatever floats their boat.
by tomsims on December 29th, 2008
Probably not - but then, who would care?
by SABOTEUR on December 29th, 2008
Only if you you're saying something you shouldn't
and you think someone will recognize you.
But you're right.
Easier just to keep your pie hole shut.
by Symbeline on April 9th, 2008
I often use the Internet to get things off my chest and thoughts out of my head that I can't seem to be able to in real life. So it's like lying on both places, but still makes no sense, ha ha. I'm just weak, and too sensitive, even though I don't want to admit it.
Otherwise though, Answerbag doesn't help me pay the rent or the bills, so I don't need to. XD
by Lovehearts on April 3rd, 2008
Nope.
It's weird, I've noticed people who do. And I'm just not sure I get it.
by Jen-Jen on April 3rd, 2008
It doesn't make sense to lie here or any where else
by Andy Is Wicked Married to Penal Colony on April 1st, 2008
No. Why bother?
by singwell-is off researching a lot on April 1st, 2008
No. Nor in real life.
by Fun on April 1st, 2008
Nope. I do enjoy those that do. It's like TV.
by Sheriff Raff -Answerhag on April 1st, 2008
lying doesn't make any sense period... in real life in other mediums such as the Internet but there are plenty of people willing to do it to portray themselves in a different light....
by Anonymous on November 7th, 2009
What would be the purpose? There is nothing to be gained by deception on this site. +5
by dumdum on January 22nd, 2009
If is I said yes or if I said no would you believe me?
by Sid on January 22nd, 2009
No. For one thing there you can hide behind fake names and avatars if you want, and if you are uncomfortable telling the truth in certain answers then just avoid those questions.
by Kravenhead on December 29th, 2008
No it doesn't.
by Galeanda on December 29th, 2008
I don't think it makes sense to lie anywhere. Just be yourself and then you don't get confused or caught in a lie by clever people. And there are lots of clever people out there.
by philosopher-saint on December 29th, 2008
Only if tryin' to score a 'cyberdate' (huh?)?!
;-)
by Kal-El on April 8th, 2008
Nope, it really doesnt.
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on April 4th, 2008
Lies never make sense. Do it in real life, get nailed and you're toast. Some people pretend to be someone else..you know, "what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas"! To the degree that you don't like who you really are, and want to inflate your abilities and accomplishments, it is to that degree you would be tempted to make stuff up..no one would know the difference..you could be Dr. Jones, recently divorced, writing a novel....if that is what you want, then AB and other internet sites are your cup of tea. If you want to meet people and expect them to be honest with you, then you have an obligation to be honest with them. Your choice.
by Gi57 on April 1st, 2008
I think AB is the perfect place to tell the truth. You can be yourself and not care much, if at all, who is judging you.
by Ec-nal Licensed Bootie Inspector on April 1st, 2008
Not at all.
by diana on June 12th, 2008
they are lying to themselves, so yes i can understand why ppl do it, but its ignorant.
by Daniela_15 on October 3rd, 2008
Nope. Why would u lie?
by zazzy_one on April 9th, 2008
It depends. I don't lie on AB (anymore than I do in real life, lol...). I think of AB as a community/ dysfunctional-ish family.
Under this philosophy, most of our community, is mostly trying to help people (or just have harmless fun) most of the time. However, the dysfunctional family part causes us to sometimes get our panties in a bunch, like when Crazy Aunt Josie slaps one of the cousins in front of everybody at Christmas dinner.
Soooooooo, every now and then an alzheimer-y crone pimp slaps a skater boy and the community can suffer for weeks afterwards from the waves from that experience. But for the most part, most of us get along most of the time.
On the other hand, it is not too difficult to perceive of AB as an on-line virtual reality game, and this is your chance to be the last one standing on this site's version of SURVIVOR, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND VIRTUALLY EVERYPLACE.
Under that philosophy, the plan is to get the most points possible out of the system and in any way you can.
I have seen these lies outted. I think they are generally funny and harmless. I think that the game-playing liars and the genuine questioner/ answerers can all get along: the goals are compatible. Afterall, if a question turns out to be an absurd lie but a lot of people are drawn to it, perhaps it has entertained us or caused us to have lively or intelligent conversations ANYway.
(By the way, I've recently realized that a questioner was outted by another member as a liar--showing that in a current question he speaks about his WIFE, but in a former question, he speaks about his homosexual partner. Lol. However, instead of removing the QUESTION--since it is is "untruthful," the staff has removed the ANSWER which sites the previous inconsistency. It all feels like, not only are there liars here, but perhaps they are staffers, having a whole lot of fun on the rest of us! This is the thread: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/679208/?page=2&
by Midnighttoker on December 29th, 2008
No. Not in real life either. Makes no sense.
by Anonymous on April 9th, 2008
No, it makes no sense at all. I can only lie on a reasonably flat surface, that is large enough to accommodate me in that position, and sturdy enough to hold my weight, such as a bed or a couch. Answerbag is not any such surface.
by Bitto on April 4th, 2008
It makes sense to the ones who lie; because a lie may make them feel more important, and if that helps them be better humas, then so be it. Little white AB lies most likely wont hurt anyone anyway.
by AnonymousGirl on December 29th, 2008
What would be the point?
by Retrophiliac on April 9th, 2008
Lying is the sign of weakness or other struggles.
by mistje on April 9th, 2008
I'd rather use the energy needed to create an elaborate lie for something good, thank you! :)
by EL1 2 on December 29th, 2008
Yes. Absolutely. I lie all the time.
Why? Because it's fun. I amuse myself when I make up something ridiculous. I'm also able to make myself out to be whatever kind of person I want.
by Someone on January 25th, 2009
I think people might consider it if they admit to doing drugs or if they know that someone will see what they wrote. (I.E. asking a question about a specific person who might see what you wrote on them).
I don't, but there are cases where I could see people lying or at least...not telling the whole truth.
by dea_ex_machina on January 25th, 2009
No.. it makes no sense at all - by the way, you are really intelligent! and handsome!
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on April 25th, 2009
It makes no sense to me to lie on AB.
by Anonymous on January 22nd, 2009
I don't lie on AB. I'm very happy with that. If others do, that's their problem. It just doesn't work for me. I've heard enough lies to last a lifetime. Lies suck. I want a real life, not a substitute.
by Esperanza on January 22nd, 2009
It does not make sense for me to lie anywhere. Life is weird and hard enough without lies.
by Anonymous on December 29th, 2008
No. Seems kind of pointless but I did do it once in a long comment thread that lasted months. Pretended to be someone I wasn't. Lots of fun. The guy was being really nasty so I thought I would play with his head. Told him the truth in the end though.
by Merfish on April 4th, 2008
To lie would be silly. No one knows you here, it would make no sense.
by nicdebrug on January 3rd, 2009
Does make no sense. When it is all about a joke, it does not necessary mean it is a lie.
by j ninja... on December 29th, 2008
Why lie just tell it like it is, the truth.
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