I don't know if people actually feel this way and hide it in their real lives for fear of appearing mean, or if the internet exacerbates these negative emotions
A mix of both. The anonymity of the internet makes it very easy for people to shine light on their nasty prejudices and tendencies because they can't be held accountable for it like they can in real life. Because of this fact it attracts, unfortunately, the scum of the earth. Ever been to 4chan? A cess pit of foul racism, sexism and cruelty. It's really almost frightening.
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Date: 2008-05-29 08:09 pm (UTC)A mix of both. The anonymity of the internet makes it very easy for people to shine light on their nasty prejudices and tendencies because they can't be held accountable for it like they can in real life. Because of this fact it attracts, unfortunately, the scum of the earth. Ever been to 4chan? A cess pit of foul racism, sexism and cruelty. It's really almost frightening.