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>The users that stayed had a dramatic drop in hate speech. They could have a drop based on the belief that it is being punished. Is there a study on what impa
by SkyBelow 8y ago
>The users that stayed had a dramatic drop in hate speech.
They could have a drop based on the belief that it is being punished. Is there a study on what impact this would have on their beliefs? Does it weaken them, or does it make them believe that others are scared of the truth and thus encourage their beliefs more?
- pygy_ 8y agoBrain connections are like cowpaths the more they are traveled the deeper they become entrenched. Having them practicing other thoughts will let their brain gradually collect the garbage (unused synapses go weaker and are ultimately pruned over time). Some people may end up ruminating those thoughts anyway, but I'd expect them to be a minority (the propensity for long-term rumination is linked to mental issues that are somewhat prevalent, but not that much). Removing the social validation will help most people withdraw from the problematic thoughts.