In person, I'd just be the guy standing around the fire having a drink and laughing at the antics going on. I might add a little bit every now and then, but I'm not an overly outgoing person.
Don't talk as much in-person as you do online?
Travis
I guess it depends.
In a social gathering I wouldn't be nearly as inclined to discuss politics. Political discussions are better in "other than social" gatherings.
On the other hand,...if the topic swung around to getting crabs from a barmaid during ones youthful encounters, I might feel compelled to give an account of my experiences on the matter.