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So, just like the title says. Maybe its just me, or maybe it is a real vibe that I get online. People online are rude, and say things to other people that they would never think of saying without contemplating the possibility of being murdered by the other person for saying it.
It's not just on SDN, but this forum seems to have a bigger holier than thou attitude than other forums I have visited.
What is it with all of the extreme snarkiness, cut downs and sarcasm that ebbs and flows through online communication? I am more interested in hearing from those with a psychology background or an understanding of it.
My guess, is the pseudo anonymity of the interactions allows people to take the effects of their words less seriously since they don't see any direct negative consequences arising from them.
I am not going to debate the fact that people are generally more rude online, I just want to see your thoughts on the matter.
It's not just on SDN, but this forum seems to have a bigger holier than thou attitude than other forums I have visited.
What is it with all of the extreme snarkiness, cut downs and sarcasm that ebbs and flows through online communication? I am more interested in hearing from those with a psychology background or an understanding of it.
My guess, is the pseudo anonymity of the interactions allows people to take the effects of their words less seriously since they don't see any direct negative consequences arising from them.
I am not going to debate the fact that people are generally more rude online, I just want to see your thoughts on the matter.