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Old 04-11-2009, 11:33 AM   #15
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Originally Posted by Steve Jordan View Post
I have noted many times in which generalized and reasonable discussions (on these and, yes, other forums as well) degrade to direct and vitriolic assaults upon others. The isolated nature of the web allows people who would otherwise simply step away from such a confrontation, to jump headlong into one instead, knowing as they do that they cannot be physically attacked, and that they can simply disconnect and walk away when they'd like.
Yep, there was a study a while back that had the same conclusion with regards to "Road Rage". Where the "isolation" factor is that we are hidden in our cars.

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