Mac1958
Diamond Member
As we know, an internet message board provides both anonymity and, as a result, an opportunity to be more aggressive and anti-social for those who are not like that in "real life".
What percentage of people here, in your opinion, act like this in real life?
Given the general decay in public behaviors over the last several years, I suspect that the percentage has increased. I'd say that around 30% to 40% of the behaviors we see here by our more aggressive posters are also seen in real life.
One significant caveat: I don't think those who are overtly racist against minorities say these things in public. I'd put that down at about 3% to 5%, for obvious reasons.
Your estimate, hopefully without insults, deflection or name-calling - as comically ironic as that would be?
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What percentage of people here, in your opinion, act like this in real life?
Given the general decay in public behaviors over the last several years, I suspect that the percentage has increased. I'd say that around 30% to 40% of the behaviors we see here by our more aggressive posters are also seen in real life.
One significant caveat: I don't think those who are overtly racist against minorities say these things in public. I'd put that down at about 3% to 5%, for obvious reasons.
Your estimate, hopefully without insults, deflection or name-calling - as comically ironic as that would be?
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