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Why are so many people on the internet so rude?
Calintz333
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Why?
I don't understand it. Sometimes it seems like these people had a bad day but then you see a history of their posts and most of the time they just seem to be out to attack any individual who does not share the same opinion or view on a subject that they do.
I'm all for free speech but I assure you a lot of the people who are disrespectful online would absolutely not act this way in real life in front of another person. At least I would hope not.
It seems like you have to go to some forums like city-data.com or something in order to get some mature adults on the internet.
I know there is supposed to be a large community of college students and adults playing these online games, Do they not frequent the forums?
So why are so many people so disrespectful and quite frankly just rude & even childish on the internet when they do not act this way in real life?
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Same reason people are rude inside their cars. They don't see the person just the vehicle. The same goes on the internet. People just see a username and not the person. Sometimes this can be good though. Maybe a person is really upset about something and goes on a rampage on the internet rather than a shooting rampage at the local mall. Try to look at the bright side.
In America I have bad teeth. If I lived in England my teeth would be perfect.
After many years of extensive internet flame wars... I find myself easily able to become very rude to a person's face. The boundaries have broken down. I'm actually pretty happy with the effect. I'm generally very courteous but I really enjoy acting like a total dick when I think it's warranted; being able to stare at someone like they're a stacked up pile of shit and say whatever's short, sweet and stings. It's great. You take less frustration out on the people you DO give a shit about this way.
If you've ever said you loved the movie "Fight Club" or "Falling Down," you're automatically disqualified from arguing with me because you want to be an ass too but don't have the nerves.
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Heh, people do act and say certain things over the internet that they would not dare to in real life, and this is probably the case here. Like someone else has already said, they don't realise that there is another living, breathing human behind the username, and hence, this gives them the freedom to act in a certain way towards them. It is all very easy to say that it is the internet and you shouldn't be on the internet if you cannot take criticism, but someones, what people say really do hurt, whether in real life or not the internet.
I suppose the best way to go about is to ignore those people, or show that you are not affected by them. That's what I tend to do to be honest; if anyone insults me (on the internet that is) I just act as if that person is telling a joke. It's not so easy in real life though, but at least it deals quite effectively with internet bullies.
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I don't care about it too much, I've found my solution for the generalized ridiculous comments. I don't bother reading the youtube comments and whenever I play GTAIV online I mute my headset. Those guys who constantly be assholes on the net would mostly like have one day where they pee off an expert in networking who'd have them never able to log in their hotmail ever again.
With MMOs I think the fact we have guild is the best thing since sliced bread. All you have to do is join a nice friendly guild, where as soon as someone decides to be a complete twat they'll get kicked within seconds
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We're all Geniuses. Most of us just don't know it.
Yeah, the added distance because of the screen make people fell brave... Plus, it's something of an internet unspoken rule that making fun of others is generally seen as funny. Too bad it does take some skill to actually be funny while "insulting" someone.
Because they can.
Ambiguity breeds ambiguity.
Because you ask silly questions. Really, its probably because they want to feel special.
Its pretty simple.... you have no idea who the person is, where they are, there age or sex. Most people dont even care they think they are invisible and can do or say what ever they like because the flamed person ( or one being attacked ) isnt actual there.
I bet most rude internet people are not the same in real life just take out there frustations on the nearest forum
Hope that makes sense LOL
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I agree with the above post.
It simply a lack of empathy.
One is willing to make cripple jokes until you are directly talking to a cripple, and then empathy takes over.
I think a lot of people have issues empathising with a line of text and an avatar.
There is also the social comebacks of insulting people to consider.
If I insult everyone at work, soon I have no job. If I insult people standing next to me, soon I get punched. If I insult the person I live with, I still have to live with them tomorrow and i must cook my own breakfast.
On the internet of course we simply click ignore. I get IP banned and move directly on to my next victim on the next IP.
There are a lot of people in life who are only well behaved towards others because thay are forced to be so. A lot. Take away the threat of physical reprimand, loss of liberty, loss of employment, economic sanction and you see their real natures shine through.
When someone is a dick to you on the internet, that's the innerself talking. The part of him that can say whatever he really feels without inhibition. If that person is all flem and bile, then you are just speaking with a very ugly person.
Wankers exist. The world is full of them.
As a rule I find this sort of abusive conversation really tiresome. If I wasn't intrested in the issues and other peoples opinions on the issues I wouldn't have joined in the discussion. Wasting 3 posts in every four verbally sparing with someone pretty much sucks my intrest right out of a thread.
I don't know why I was reminded of this, but the first thing that popped into my head when I read this question was the lyrics to this song by Orbital titled Beached. I've just always felt it best to be respectful and polite as possible to people. I know we all slip sometimes, but there is a lot of meaning to being those things.
Trust me
It's Paradise
This is where the hungry comes to feed
For mine is a generation that circles the globe
in search of something we haven't tried before
so never refuse an invitation
never resist the unfamiliar
never fail to be polite
and never outstay your welcome
just keep your mind open and
suck in the experience
and if it hurts
you know what... it's probably worth it
you hope, and you dream
but you never believe that something is gonna happen to you
not like it does in the movies
and when it actually does
you expect it to feel different
more visceral
more real
I was waiting for it to hit me
Hit me
I still believe in paradise
but now at least I know it's not some place you can look for
cause it's not where you go
it's how you feel for a moment in your life
and if you find that moment
It will last forever
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On the internet, their is little to no reprecussions for your actions and as a result some people will be inconsiderate of others. It is good to keep in mind that sometimes people that spend exessive time on the internet may also be here because they suffer in real life. You wouldn't know if the person you were reading posts about wasn't beaten 10 minutes before they wrote those posts. Could you imagine? What would you write if you were raped or tortured? If the time seems exessive and they seem unhappy, they probably just aren't in a good place in real life right now. They use the internet as a form of escape. Also, you don't have to use examples that extreme but that is just to show you the possibilities are endless. Keep in mind, this doesn't justify what they do or say but it will at least allow you to have a better understanding of people. The key is just understanding that it is no fault of your own.
I hope this helps.
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Actually,I did love the movie"Falling Down".I sometimes react to someone in kind if they really step over the line.As far as online,I try to be as cordial as IRL.It's hard when someone pushes your buttons,but restraint often takes more courage than reacting too quickly,I have the nerves,just choose not to go there-Unless as stated it is warranted-Not over something petty.It's unbelievable how rude some people are becoming,online,road rage,I just don't get it.On the other hand as someone posted,it's probably better for some to go on a rant online than to do do some physical damage in public.A good friend of mine works at a mall store where a mass shooting took place here in Omaha-I don't know what happened to basic Human decency/civility.
"How FORTUNATE For RULERS That MEN Do Not THINK"
I find people are very rude in person as well. But then I have a form of schizofrenia and typicaly can't stand people to begin with. They ARE all out to get me damnit.
This website is a safe haven for trolls and haters. I'm done with this pathetic site.
I take meds for that. I could use a boost though as I find it very hard indeed not to be rude to people who are rude themselves lol.
This website is a safe haven for trolls and haters. I'm done with this pathetic site.
you should call his/her mom for help....
Selfishness breeds suffering
Because people don't need to worry about getting in trouble, though that is starting to change.
You can shit talk your boss on Twitter and get fired.
There's even been a bill against online bullying suggested to Congress after the case of the mother who pretended to be a girl's boyfriend and drove that girl to suicide.