Live versus Online interaction with Dems

[diva77]

Having attended a Dem event recently, I noticed how cordial everyone was -- we all felt like we were part of the same general cause (having Dems win). It's likely that most of the attendees had various degrees of agreement on the finer issues -- the kind of disagreements that, when expressed online, are somehow amplified in a post because they aren't put into perspective by live discussion and debate. I was really surprised by the contrast. It makes me believe more than ever (not that I didn't beforehand) that there are some very clever trolls out and about online, stirring up division.

[lunatica]

1. Good point.

Of course the anonymity of the Internet creates a safe place to act out too.

In person most people don’t have that safety, and most people pretty much act on heir best behavior.

But I do agree that liberals are decent people.

[diva77]

2. ironic that the internet is seen as a safe place to act out especially when the outcome might not

be so safe

[TheBlackAdder]

3. Some interations are strong, but without verbal and visual clues it comes down to reader perception.

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Without the clues and inflections in a personal exchange, the reader applies what they believe is the response.

So, while some may view a reply as someone shouting at them, others might view it as a coffee room chat or neutral.


Folks get out of on-line posts what they want or subconsciously desire.

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