Why so angry?

I never believed you can have a decent conversation with heated words. Kindness, respect and an open mind always made an discussion interesting informative and entertaining.

Why do people argue with each other on the Internet? I honestly think some get their kicks by starting verbal wars online with someone they don't know.Most of these debates are based on opinions but what really confuses me is the cyber bravery. I rarely see people talk to each other like this in person or in seminars but here in almost every topic someone is calling someone stupid, dumbass, ignorant, no life ( hahaha my favorite), Noob, retard etc....lmao. I'm almost positive these same people will never speak to others like this in person. Is it that serious that you have to try and make someone else look less of a person then you...even when you don't know anything about each other. It looks so immature and cowardly when i see guys disrespecting each other over the net. Or maybe because i'm kind of old school and set in my ways when dealing with people. I just can't see myself being bother with that type of nonsense. It must be a young person thing, i guess.

So tell me, why do people argue over the net like they are mad at the world..... or are these the toughest dudes in the world? Too much phoniness, not many know how to be real.....but I bet many can find that statement arguable too. meh

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There's a difference between having an intellectual debate and having a worthless argument.-Wykydtron

This.

I voted sometimes.

People like to express themselves.

Some people just like the sound of their own voice, er typing.

There's a difference between having an intellectual debate and having a worthless argument.-Wykydtron

QFT

Why so serious?

Oh god I can't believe I said that *facepalms*

Anyway it had to be said and I haven't said it before

ON TOPIC: Yes arguements happen and they can be good. They're just like discussions really. You can't expect everyone on the internet to be matter of fact about everything, people are passionate about their opinions and things can get heated.

There's a difference between having an intellectual debate and having a worthless argument.-Wykydtron

Agree,but if there were more intellectual debates then i would have not made this topic. Maybe it's just my perspective.

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Internet debates are fine, it's when it becomes more name-calling, insulting, and flaming when it gets me annoyed.DJ-Lafleur

Yes, you understand

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I think you should change "angry" in the thread title to "serious"... just for lulz.

And people who argue on the internet are just argumentative people freed from the shackles of social correctness by the anonymity of the internet.

I think you should change "angry" in the thread title to "serious"... just for lulz.

And people who argue on the internet are just argumentative people freed from the shackles of social correctness by the anonymity of the internet.

Funkyhamster

Perhaps you're right but it sure feels like anger to me. I'm sure you've seen a few topics go from fun to serious to ready to cut your head off too.

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Why so serious?

tofu-lion91

i was gonna say that :(

People like to express themselves.

Some people just like the sound of their own voice, er typing.

duxup

I tend to try for a blend of the two.

I can't say i've never got into an internet argument over forums or such but yes I do respect others opinions. LexLas

There's nothing wrong with opinions being exchanged, I just don't understand the disrespect when people realise their views are not being felt by others.

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[QUOTE="tofu-lion91"]

Why so serious?

maccer101

i was gonna say that :(

Woot I got there first! :D I've never said it before...it felt gurd :P