Do you think people in GD would argue as much face to face?

[Gothic Sponge]

Are they quick to disagree because they are safe behind a computer monitor? :think:

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

1. I figure that

most folks online who argue and get nasty wouldn't do so face to face with someone.

[MonkeyFunk]

2. Some probably would, but not all.

That's an internet truism on all message boards.

In other words, you are totally wrong and have a bullshit opinion on the dynamics of internet discussions and trolling and the like.

See?

[ohiosmith]

3. No. Most individuals would never say to another's face some of the

things they say via the Internet or on the telephone.

[Zuni]

4. The lack of contact does boost some peoples balls

[SOteric]

5. I think probably not.

Oh sure, there's some folk who'd always be inclined toward brash and insulting behaviour with relative strangers. In general though, I suspect if people were standing in the front room of someone with whom they disagree, they'd at least frame their remarks more gently than they do under the veil of anonymity.