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I feel as though cozy on the internet is a place where things are right and people generally don't argue, they discuss (if that), where you're around people who

I feel as though cozy on the internet is a place where things are right and people generally don't argue, they discuss (if that), where you're around people who know and appreciate you, or otherwise engaging in a community sharing the same jokes and knowledge. Where the technology just works and you don't have to mess with Javascript settings, and when you've helped someone out with an issue on your favorite language's IRC channel. Where you watch a wholesome cookery/historical/science video on Youtube... I expect it varies from person to person.

franky47 8y ago
I'd say arguing is a good thing as long as it's done in a polite and respectful manner. Unfortunately the lack of context when using text-based communication leaves interpretation errors wide open, and with it come the emotional responses we know and loathe (from angry texting to trolls to flat earthers). Therefore since the internet is mostly text-based, it's probably better to leave the arguing off it for the moment. But I think the problem is not limited to the internet.