Single people without significant real-world constraints are capable of quite amazing acts of pique, or idealism, or altruism. And in today's connected world,

Single people without significant real-world constraints are capable of quite amazing acts of pique, or idealism, or altruism. And in today's connected world, criticism and support can be gained almost instantly. To some (significant?) fraction of the population, one's (on-line) reputation is more important than your bank account - so actions have to be viewed in this light.