Just wondering as there are some people toxic either online or itl, but are the people online just as toxic as they are online or are they a different person irl?
Hopefully this post makes some sense.
Anyone who thinks people aren’t as shitty irl clearly haven’t worked in customer-facing roles, e.g. restaurants, retail, or support.
Or 911 call taking. o.m.g., Karen, could you be more racist.
Yes. Some people are just assholes and don’t care what they say or do. Online anonymity let’s people who are too afraid of consequences (in real life) be assholes too.
Online anonymity also let’s people forget that the people they’re being assholes too have real feelings. It’s not just retaliation that stops them. Most of us really don’t want to hurt someone, but some need a reminder that online folks are just as real.
A similar phenomenon happens with road rage
Worse, even! At least online they can’t physically hurt you.
Yes, of course.
Have you not been paying attention to political news lately?
Yes, much worse, there are racists lynchings, wars, genocide, all of human history is littered with atrocities that make online comments seam like minor disagreements.
I work in retail. Yes. Yes they are. Worse even. So much worse.
