Why I don't use my real photo when messaging with customers on my website

Post by moomin » Fri, Feb 16, 2018, 2:33 PM UTC

kohanz wrote: post #305

alkonaut wrote: post #191

Kids who grew up in an environment where anonymous interaction is the norm (such as kids who have anonymous social chats at school, or do in-game chats etc) have grown so accustomed to it that I don't think they even see it as sexist, racist, bullying etc. Most would probably never say any of this to someones' face, not out of fear of consequences but simply because they know better. Yet in anonymous contact they don…

I partly agree, but it's also a bit of a cop out, to be honest. Anyone who has been in such an anonymous chat environment (game or otherwise) and has dished out such abuse has undoubtedly received it too and know how it feels. They do it because it illicits a reaction on the other end and they too have felt that reaction and decided they would rather be on the other end of it.

Post by grasshopperpurp » Fri, Feb 16, 2018, 2:34 PM UTC

notyourday wrote: post #295

alkonaut wrote: post #191

Kids who grew up in an environment where anonymous interaction is the norm (such as kids who have anonymous social chats at school, or do in-game chats etc) have grown so accustomed to it that I don't think they even see it as sexist, racist, bullying etc. Most would probably never say any of this to someones' face, not out of fear of consequences but simply because they know better. Yet in anonymous contact they don…

It used to be said that a drunk person would tell you exactly what he or she thinks about you or about any topic. Internet anonymity ( or semi-anonymity ) does not affect the character. It exposes the character.

Post by salvar » Fri, Feb 16, 2018, 2:35 PM UTC

b6 wrote: post #317

salvar wrote: post #208

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If we assume that all mistreatment has the same source. I wouldn't make that assumption, but if you want to explain away the possibility of misogyny being a problem then you certainly can.

> If we assume that all mistreatment has the same source. What I said doesn't require that, and I didn't assume that. Actually I think it would be more reasonable if the people who are certain misogyny (again, just so we don't forget what this word actually means: "hatred of women") rules the world would provide evidence of the widespread hatred of women. If anything, I think the evidence is much stronger that people…

Post by moomin » Fri, Feb 16, 2018, 2:35 PM UTC

adbachman wrote: post #328

staticelf wrote: post #307

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When I play online games, in this example PUBG, I think a part of the fun is to be rude and aggressive before the match starts. You're about to virtually shoot them in the head so saying something rude to random online gamers doesn't feel at all bad. Other people often respond back, just as rudely and I think it's hilarious. It can't be just me who thinks and acts like this? Context matters a lot in my opinion. Altho…

If part of the fun for you is acting like a jerk to other people online, then it means you enjoy acting like a jerk to other people. Context is interesting, but it just means that overall, you’re only sometimes acting like a jerk. You might just be a jerk.

Post by mschuster91 » Fri, Feb 16, 2018, 2:38 PM UTC

eitland wrote: post #297

jsjohnst wrote: post #214

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I think you hit the nail on the head, anonymity can bring out the worst in someone, especially when they feel there is zero repercussions. It’s partly why I hate the throw away accounts here.

Disagree strongly. And HN is proof that this isn't (entirely) true. In fact HN is a lot nicer than a number of verified name forums.