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In reply to the discussion: A reminder to be careful about what you post online [View all]spin
(17,493 posts)12. It goes both ways. ...
I have read some nasty comments about gun owners here on DU. When I visit right wing sites I read nasty comments about liberals and Democrats.
The internet has sadly fostered a lack of civility in our society. People will say things on forums that they would never say in public.
We seem to be dividing into groups and camps that show little respect for each other and often actually hate others whose views differ. This makes compromise and solving the problems facing our nation far more difficult and at times promotes violence.
I am not sure how to correct this problem or if it even can be corrected.
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You are exactly right. For this reason and for all the other frightening things that have happened
tulipsandroses
Jul 2019
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