I Keep Saying We Need to Bring Back Duelling. Or At Least the Punch in the Nose.
Stacy easily has the quote of the day today:
The viciousness of online discourse has been pondered from many perspectives, but it really comes down to the fact that people think they can say anything they want and never get their asses kicked for it.
Largely, they’re right.
I suspect that things would nicen up quickly if people had to comment under their real names and if they had to send those comments directly to the people about whom they were commenting. Courage is pretty easy when you’re a distance away, hiding behind a nicknam.
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Category: Blogs and Blogging
I totally agree…however…anonymity while it can be abused (by wimpy jerks who wouldn't have the courage in person)…is sort of necessary for some of us.
With the lefties pretty much in charge of HR departments, Academia, etc…having your real name signed to certain opinions can be detrimental to one's livelihood. Just ask Proposition 8 supporters.
—->Anonymous Tough Chick Talking Smack and Making Trouble
I, personally, love hiding behind a nicknam.
American Power tracked-back with, 'If You Know What's Good For You, You'll Get Out of My Way…'.
Just remember…some of the dumbest/meanest stuff you read, in comments sections anyway, quite possibly was authored by a 13-year old.