Internet Culture

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Does anyone else find internet culture to be toxic to an exuberant level? Whether its ecclesiastical or political topics of conversations, it seems like most people are just toxic. This could be due to any number of factors, but I think the one that causes the most harm is the fact that you can hide behind a screen and be your most despicable self.

However, this is contrasted by real life. It seems when you try to talk about politics or any number of controversial topics, people on average are much more accommodating and peaceful.

I know this because I used to argue online quite a bit, but have since realized that it is futile. You’re never gonna convince someone that your point of view is right online, so why bother? Plus, contention is an evil spirit, one wrought with problems in every sense of the word.

I guess what I’m trying to say is, if you wouldn’t feel comfortable enough to speak your mind in real life, don’t do it online.

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What is internet culture anyway? Is that a millennial question?

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There are good communities online you just have to look for them. Avoiding large social media platforms is a good start.

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Good point i find no one in real life to share what i share here they are least bothered. And no one in online is gonna read my post here. Just my understanding.

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That’s an awesome point. It’s why I never say anything online I wouldn’t say to someone’s face.

A couple people here know me off of this site and can attest that I’m probably far more restrained here than off here.

And off this site I cannot be anonymous. My face and name and my workplace are listed so I’m easily found and back up what I say by my actions.

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If you mean like Tick Tock videos nobody cares about it

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No, I mean really how you put yourself out there on the internet, on any platform.

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I think that if anything younger Generations don’t even see a difference between online online identity in real life identity so it does matter what you do online

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I may be more harsh online than in real life.

But not much more.

I’m not super nice,

It’s not my nature.

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Managing stress is key to managing SZ. I avoid engaging online in most instances now, preferring to block instead (a feature this forum software desperately needs). There are a handful here who I am friends with on FB and they are used to seeing my feed full of Star Trek and cat memes with some horrible dad jokes mixed in. I do my best not to be political. Stress, right?

If you’re somewhere online and it starts getting toxic, that’s your cue to head for the exit.

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Well they say things they wouldnt say in real life so it is toxic yes

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Interactive social media like the internet can be toxic or useful, depending on the user and receiver.

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Ive generally tried to avoid stuff like that. If you steer clear of it your internet experience may improve.

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John in the beginning it was all competition bidding on job’s in contracts to the public at large. this mean we ware all fighting! now we still are…

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My hippoz is better than ur hippoz.

[ neener neener neenerz ]

:crazy_face:

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Time is too short. Advantage is too long. When will the Internet end? When they play the last song? So I guess you would know. Are you jot down the last words? AI shut off. For its criminal wrongs.

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Im more concerned if dairy queen is gonna run out of chocolate milkshakes. :drooling_face::shaved_ice:

:hugs:

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Yeah, people can be really mean on the Internet. I wish people were kinder to one another in general, not just online.

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People being toxic on the internet in turn creates real life toxicities and violence and intolerance in real life.

The world and how people behave online and IRL has changed since the internet happened.

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