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Old 11-19-2007, 12:19 PM   #1 (permalink)
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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.
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Old 11-19-2007, 12:23 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: "Don't flame me, bro" - Article About Abusive Posters

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.
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Old 11-19-2007, 12:24 PM   #3 (permalink)
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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.
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Old 11-19-2007, 12:26 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Re: "Don't flame me, bro" - Article About Abusive Posters

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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???
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Old 11-19-2007, 12:33 PM   #5 (permalink)
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So, what... You sayin I'm fat???
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Old 11-19-2007, 12:37 PM   #6 (permalink)
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So, what... You sayin I'm fat???


your not fat, your big skinned
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Old 11-23-2007, 09:24 PM   #7 (permalink)
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that aint skin.......
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Old 11-27-2007, 05:50 PM   #8 (permalink)
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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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Old 11-27-2007, 05:54 PM   #9 (permalink)
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you mean this:
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