I partially agree, but think it's a matter of degrees. Most of us probably have to do some image-crafting, but the closer the match between the image we craft

I partially agree, but think it's a matter of degrees. Most of us probably have to do some image-crafting, but the closer the match between the image we craft and our unfiltered-self (if there is such a thing), the better. I've certainly felt frustrated by people who seemed preoccupied with image-crafting, and by people who seem to have no social awareness or filter. Edited to add: I think pseudonamous forums like this can be a valuable opportunity to develop the self you want to be with different social constraints from day-to-day life.