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Why Trolls and Flames Happen

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the some-things-will-never-change dept.

AnonymousHack writes "New Scientist examines why people are in general more rude and abusive online. 'Psychologically, we are "distant" from the person we're talking to and less focused on our own identity. As a result we're more prone to aggressive behavior' says one psychologist, who also cites research showing messages received by email are always perceived more negatively than on the phone." Just more proof for the Greater Internet F***wad Theory.

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  1. Duh. by Chysn · · Score: 5, Funny

    Ooh, more DISTANT. I hadn't thought of THAT before. Jesus Christ. Idiots.

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    1. Re:Duh. by cablepokerface · · Score: 5, Funny

      Like you know what the FUCK you're talking about!
       
      Awesome, a thread where we can be unlimitedly rude and still be on topic.

  2. That's BS by crvtec · · Score: 5, Funny

    My coworker sits right next to me. He's not distant at all, and still trolls every comment I post.

    1. Re:That's BS by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      I do not!