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Submitted by Bert on Fri, 11/21/2008 - 2:11pm.

Do you think Internet communication (especially insofar as it provides relative degrees of anonymity) brings out the worst in people?

If so, can you think of some possible remedies (besides shutting it down)?

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oh well.

I guess everything is hunky-dory then.






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I agree

It does bring out the worst in people. Look at my contributions to this cesspool. I say shut the fucker down!
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Okay - Got It

You brought a smile to my face with that one, Laurian.






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VS driving?

The web is tame compared to what happens when folks get behind the wheel.

chad360

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Driving

I hear you - what happens to people when they get in a car? I am often amazed at how rudely people behave when driving.






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Is lying about one’s identity on the Internet now a crime?

Read this: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/28/us/28internet.html
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