True or False: People are such cowards, they wouldn't DARE say half the things they say on here to people in real life?

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madhatters4 · Accepted Answer

very true. that's why the internet is the cesspool that it is. people feel there are no real life consequences

Billlewis · Accepted Answer

100% true.

caring__1 · Answer

People tend to be reluctant to speak their mind, as they fear the consequences. Once they're given permission to spill their guts, the dam breaks and nothing can hold it back. Look at what happened when Trump gave people permission to eliminate political correctness and believe they are entitled to a bigger piece of the pie. Many people who resented others getting special treatment demanded special treatment for themselves, and society became more selfish overnight.

People see others spew hatred online, with no significant consequences, so they feel that has given them the right to spew hatred also. It's rare to see people showing consideration for how their choices impact others. It seems to be all about a reaction to their perception that they were held back by others who were given opportunities. That has led to superiority and entitlement being rampant online. These people are speaking out more in real life, also, but they tend to hold back to avoid consequences to them (seeing the consequences to others as irrelevant).

Allowing anonymous postings has made things even worse. That's the reason I rarely respond to an anonymous post and don't allow anonymous responses on my postings.

As far as placing a label on these people, labels are just used to legitimize our choices. By having a label, we can blame the label (which we see as out of our control) and don't have to be held accountable for our own choices, words and actions. The most common label parents place on their kids is "lazy." This is a label of the individual, not the behavior. Kids often blindly believe whatever their parents tell them, so if they're labeled as lazy, they must be lazy. Now they take that label with them through life, using the label as an excuse for not taking action in any area (after all... they're lazy).

Jersey2 · Answer

I have absolutely said similar things to many people with mixed results :D

I also don’t say things on here broadly IRL which one just doesn’t do in general. Why? Because it stupid to do so. Cancel culture and more will harm you for simply stating what you believe. You don’t like it? Tough.

But here everyone can hear unfiltered thoughts which does have benefit to others as well whether you agree with it or not. People used to be able to have real conversations but no people get hysterical :)

DryGermanGuy · Answer

Obviously there is no digital equivalent for the old Glasgow handshake! :-)

It's good to see though, that authorities at least go after the worst online behavior, it's obvious that these people never thought there would be consequences by the look on their face when they stand before a judge.

CatVader · Answer

I don't know.
I generally think many people are cowards and it takes bravery to overcome that.
privately I have always been very honest and direct. Some people usually liars hate that, meanwhile honest folk love it.

of cause online trolling for kicks and giggles is something else.

Anonymous · Answer

False. I worked in customer service for years and people would regularly say the most racist, homophobic, and in a few cases pedophilic stuff i've ever heard. I can personally attest that these days people are just as shitty offline as they are online.

OddBeMe · Answer

Totally true. I actually think online is like liquor. It brings the true person out.

Especially when you’re a fckin anon! I hate anons. I give girls leeway on that because guys barrage them with dick pics. But guys who anon on Gag are fckin pussies.

MiddleAgedClimbee · Answer

I think a lot of folks are more daring here, especially when it comes to anger. I'd like to think that the statements I provide in the advice and opinions I give our well excepted by my friends and family that I see every day.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

I would. I'm not scared of anybody and I have proven it in my life multiple times already.

ShesRad80 · Answer

true for the most part. though i work in healthcare and some people have disgusting behavior in person as well, they just don't care.

Anonymous · Answer

it's not about being a coward. It's about knowing how bat shit crazy people are in real life. These moronic liberals might actually hurt someone if people argued with them in person, the way they do on the interweb. I don't call it cowardly to engage in self-preservation. Nothing wrong with speaking your mind where the bad people can't hurt you.

msc545 · Answer

This is not so much a matter of cowardice as it is an exercise of good judgment in most cases. Nobody wants a physical confrontation as it can lead to substantial injuries and serious legal problems.

exitseven · Answer

I try not to engage with people like that. Even people I disagree with are usually non confrontational and can engage in an an intelligent manner.

Summeroflove · Answer

I would lol. But yeah it’s like people who talk behind your back. But can never bring it up to your face.

inhua · Answer

if the elephant in the room needs addressing. I will address it people who get upset at me online would back down offline

crossdressingrihno · Answer

Painfully true. I am probably the only person where the opposite is true and I say much worse things in real life than on here.

DarkWinterNights · Answer

Just because someone wouldn’t say something to someone’s face doesn’t mean they don’t feel that way.

zagor · Answer

That's because most people don't want to be thought of as an asshole in RL, with the social consequences that brings, but online no one knows who they are.

NathanDavis · Answer

definitely true... and definitely not within a few feet distances

molonski2 · Answer

100% certainly true , they are all super brave behind a keyboard.

TravelingMaaike · Answer

I my observation, and for some people, true.

Anonymous · Answer

possibly true of most people but I've always been an arsehole and offend people routinely.
Its rarely popular but it may help that im a tall guy noone seems to want to try and punch.
Im honest and insensitive in all things.
its my art

ManHater · Answer

Sweetsurprise would you do something to me that I could do in return to you? You asked it.

Iron_Man · Answer

True unless they’re in their car passing by real quick, then they speed off

Staximus · Answer

Maybe some of them but I definitely would, I'd probably say worse things haha

Pohjolan · Answer

Nah I'm relatively well behaved even on the internet.

awesomehairstylist · Answer

I mean everything I say all the way down to my daughter's panties

slatyb · Answer

True. Anonymity attracts assholes.

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Yes thst true I see people say a lot of shit under the anonymous tag gag should get rid of it

MarshmalowTreats · Answer

Does that include you?

lilBigPotato · Answer

Yes. Welcome to the internet

CoolCatMar1 · Answer

I agree completely

Radiate143 · Answer

I think it's true.

Anonymous · Answer

It's not cowards it's the social order.

Elinnnor · Answer

Yeah, I Have to admit that You re right.

kukukuku323 · Answer

What's got you triggered sweetsurprise?

BLP11520 · Answer

Very true indeed

Yannae · Answer

Very true.

shortster · Answer

Most of them are.

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