"Don't flame me, bro" - Article About Abusive Posters

netburnr

New Scientist Technology Blog: Don't flame me, bro'

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Another obvious factor is that, if you insult someone online, it's unlikely you'll face any physical retaliation for it. Epley compares the resulting psychological distance to being isolated inside a car – another situation that seems to make people more prone to abusiveness.

I'm not sure what we can do to minimise miscommunication and abuse online. But being aware that we're not as good at communication online as we'd like to think seems like a good start. I know I often have to restrain myself from joining in.

This is dead on, imho. I think some people are taking my posts the wrong way and feel they need to get defensive. For me its gotten to the point where I think twice before I even post anymore, and I think that sucks.

Jump

I wouldn't worry so much about it. If your in a contest the people that are contesting against you will use many tactics to win. As will you. Everyone has their own opinion on every subject as well. Remember, this is not agreementrequired. com.

GrimGriz

Thinking twice before posting is a great thing. I recommend thinking 2 or 3 times before posting.

QrazyKermi

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Originally Posted by netburnrol

I think some people are taking my posts the wrong way and feel they need to get defensive.

So, what... You sayin I'm fat???

Tim

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Originally Posted by QrazyKermi

So, what... You sayin I'm fat???

QrazyKermi is my new hero.

netburnr

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Originally Posted by QrazyKermi

So, what... You sayin I'm fat???

your not fat, your big skinned

Golgath

that aint skin.......

Viper2c

I am reminded by an old post:

Arguing on the internet is like being in the special olympics, even if you win, you're still retarded...

Crude, rude and abusive...but kinda dead on if you ask me.

netburnr

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	GrimGriz Highest Order Hypocrite Faction: non-aligned Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Portland Posts: 2,645	Re: "Don't flame me, bro" - Article About Abusive Posters Thinking twice before posting is a great thing. I recommend thinking 2 or 3 times before posting.


	Golgath Member Pilot Name: Golgath Faction: Pirate Joystick: X52 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: K.C.MO. Posts: 112	Re: "Don't flame me, bro" - Article About Abusive Posters that aint skin.......


	Viper2c Cadet Pilot Name: Lampshade Faction: Pirate Joystick: FF2 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 96	Re: "Don't flame me, bro" - Article About Abusive Posters I am reminded by an old post: Arguing on the internet is like being in the special olympics, even if you win, you're still retarded... Crude, rude and abusive...but kinda dead on if you ask me.

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