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What I find increasingly obvious and irritating is the fact that a lot of people, even (or especially) here on deviantArt, forget that when they argue and say mean, nasty stuff to someone via the internet, there is actually a human being on the other end of that computer. When we say hurtful stuff to each other, we almost lose sight of the fact that we are not arguing with an emotionless textbox.

So everytime I get into political arguments, eventually one of us goes for the jugular. And I always think to myself, "I bet you wouldn't say that to my face." And most likely, they wouldn't. Being mean over the internet is so easy because the consequences are very minimal. What? You get banned from the website if you say something nasty? However, in real life, you just might lose a couple of teeth.

One huge reason I'm increasingly starting to hate the internet is the fact that it makes spreading hate and ignorance so much easier. And it works on both sides, ladies and gentlemen. If doesn't matter if you are a white supremisist, a black panther, a religious fundamentalist, or a bitter atheist. Anyone has the capacity to be a jackass over the internet.

My advice to everyone? Do not say something to someone over the internet that you wouldn't be confident enough to say to their face.

Now a plz account, thanks to ~Daimanius!

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matthew-lane's avatar

I would EXACTLY tell you that to your face. I would find a room of your peers & teach an entire class on the topic to which i have previously corrected you on the internet. In person or online, my opinion remains consistent.


"One huge reason I'm increasingly starting to hate the internet is the fact that it makes spreading hate and ignorance so much easier."


No. You are starting to hate the internet, because it allows people to point out that you are wrong, without fear of you being able to silence them. I get that must be annoying for you, because silencing speakers has traditionally been the only resort of people with bad or no arguments.