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Why would you let an online hate mob ruin your real life? They generally have little relation to reality, and there's a decent chance they themselves are just b
by ppf 6y ago
Why would you let an online hate mob ruin your real life? They generally have little relation to reality, and there's a decent chance they themselves are just being manipulated and used by others.
I do feel that I have a place in some online battles (or I'm just yelling into a whirlwind that someone else is controlling, but it can be fun), but I never link any of my identities. I take the stance that ideas are more powerful than solid identities.
Edit: Yes I agree, real world actions are much more powerful, and we should all spend less time online.
- auganov 6y agoWell, yes, why would you let them? I don't want to live a life which could be ruined by a mob simply pointing out something I have said. I can't help but wonder if people afraid of "doxxing" are paranoid or really posting stuff they'd never say in person (in which case you probably don't want to be posting them). I understand that people get unfairly fired for social media posts. But that's what it is, an unfair firing. Why work at this kind of a place? And if you're very open about your beliefs you probably won't get yourself into this kind of a situation in the first place.
- CJefferson 6y agoPeople die from doxxing, by getting "swotted". I have a friend who had death threats sent to her parents. These people are vicious and relentless.