| Net Anonymity, the freedom of expression, and the feelings of others
This is something I've considered a lot, and I'm curious at what other people think.
I have many friends that I have met online, and most I have never actually met in person, though I would like to.. so I consider these friendships and internet communities to be just as valid as any that occur in the three dimensional world.
What I have noticed, though, is that often on public forums people appear far less sensitive of how others might feel when they make posts as opposed to "RL" situations.
Why does this happen? Is it the relative anonymity? Or maybe people somehow feel less responsible for the hurt they might have caused if they can't actually see the looks upon those who feel upset by what they have said.
Thoughts?
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