I've heard of a Leon "player" who constantly tells others to pick Rachel and stomp on him while he's down. lol there sure are some interesting people out there.
Regardless of your susceptibility to influence or peer pressure, the environment you live in will ALWAYS shape you, as you will adapt to survive/thrive in it. I spent a lot of time on the internet, and that environment has affected who I am. If you spend a lot of time on the net, it will affect you, too.