I'd like to take a moment, if I may, of your time to discuss what I call Channer syndrome.
The symptoms of this are; outright rule breaking, abandonment of common courtesy, making intentionally inflammatory remarks in forums and griefing in Multi-player games.
None of these are behaviors which would be acceptable in the face to face world and in many cases would have consequences ranging from loss of friends,to a bloodied nose and in extreme cases, death
Where does this come from?
Could it be (falsely) perceived anonymity?
Because one thinks the target cannot "know" who one is in "meatspace" one is somehow given a pass to be as horrible an example of humanity as one wishes?
If that is the case.. I weep for the future.
What do you all think?
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MineCraft: a game in which Adults and kids play together with blocks
"Shall I craft you a ladder to help you off that high horse now?"
If any senator wishes to read this, I suggest a SUSA bill. Stop United States Act. If the internet needs to babysit your lawmaking, Then there's something wrong.
It's because people think that since it is not face-to-face communication, and that their identity is "hidden", they believe they can do whatever the hell they want. It's pathetic to be honest, but it's common among people of the internet, especially children. -.-
Sad, but true.
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The laws of magic are absolute. The laws of physics are optional.
What happens, is people get a little mad at their RL, so they're assholes a bit to people on the internet (since the victim can't do **** about it, except get mad back), and everytime someone gets mad, they go online and be an asshole, and it spreads, and before you know it, everyone's a pissed off asshole. No helping it I guess :/
It's because people think that since it is not face-to-face communication, and that their identity is "hidden", they believe they can do whatever the hell they want. It's pathetic to be honest, but it's common among people of the internet, especially children. -.-
Sad, but true.
Yeah, I first noticed it back when I played Roblox
There isn't much one can do when insulted digitally, except get mad back which is precisely the reason people do it. Though some people retain sense and take the logical course of action, which is to ignore.
Thank you for providing a perfect example.
No not angry, just trying to understand the mentality that tosses common courtesy out the window.
First off, I kept common courtesy, as I usually do. I don't recall saying anything inflammatory. The fact that I'm amused by your post doesn't mean I automatically side with the others.
Perhaps I should reword and clarify my last message: "Why does it surprise you that something so common is more common when fear of consequences is removed?"
If any senator wishes to read this, I suggest a SUSA bill. Stop United States Act. If the internet needs to babysit your lawmaking, Then there's something wrong.
Perhaps I should reword and clarify my last message: "Why does it surprise you that something so common is more common when fear of consequences is removed?"
No so much surprised as dismayed, the fear of consequences being removed is based on an (as stated earlier) false assumption.
Even if it were true, does it follow then that following rules and showing respect to ones fellow person is somehow based only on a fear of consequences? That I find a truly bothersome idea.
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MineCraft: a game in which Adults and kids play together with blocks
"Shall I craft you a ladder to help you off that high horse now?"
This phenomenon has been studied in an
academic setting, and by all accounts the satirical
analysis is spot-on; normal people become more
aggressive when they think that their behavior
carries no real-world social consequences. When
people do not have to worry about getting in trouble with their loved ones, school, or
employer, getting into a direct physical altercation with anyone, or getting your reputation ruined forever, they feel that they have nothing to lose being shameless, insufferable jerks behind the veil of anonymity that is the Internet.
Try searching GIFT (which stands for General/Greater Internet F#*kwad Theory) for some more data on that.
No so much surprised as dismayed, the fear of consequences being removed is based on an (as stated earlier) false assumption.
True, it's false (though the chance of any consequences is much lower), but the fear is still removed.
Even if it were true, does it follow then that following rules and showing respect to ones fellow person is somehow based only on a fear of consequences? That I find a truly bothersome idea.
Something to remember is that not everyone is the same. It is only based on fear of consequences for quite a lot of people. Others have respect by default. It just depends on the individual, but in my experience, people aren't too different online from the way they are in real life. It's just more pronounced online.
If any senator wishes to read this, I suggest a SUSA bill. Stop United States Act. If the internet needs to babysit your lawmaking, Then there's something wrong.
I have respect in real life for all people, until they do something that will tarnish that respect, then I will act accordingly.
Same applies for me in games, I'll respect everyone and be as nice as I possibly can be, but as soon as someone else starts to play on that respect and is rude then I will throw out all respect and manners depending on the situation.
But yes, as soon as a lot of players get behind the screen they believe they are invincible and act like complete and total tools to all the other players, which is just sad these days.
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Get out there, kick the clutch, catch that rear end, and feel it.
The symptoms of this are; outright rule breaking, abandonment of common courtesy, making intentionally inflammatory remarks in forums and griefing in Multi-player games.
None of these are behaviors which would be acceptable in the face to face world and in many cases would have consequences ranging from loss of friends,to a bloodied nose and in extreme cases, death
Where does this come from?
Could it be (falsely) perceived anonymity?
Because one thinks the target cannot "know" who one is in "meatspace" one is somehow given a pass to be as horrible an example of humanity as one wishes?
If that is the case.. I weep for the future.
What do you all think?
"Shall I craft you a ladder to help you off that high horse now?"
Thank you for providing a perfect example.
No not angry, just trying to understand the mentality that tosses common courtesy out the window.
"Shall I craft you a ladder to help you off that high horse now?"
Sad, but true.
The laws of magic are absolute. The laws of physics are optional.
Yeah, I first noticed it back when I played Roblox
First off, I kept common courtesy, as I usually do. I don't recall saying anything inflammatory. The fact that I'm amused by your post doesn't mean I automatically side with the others.
Perhaps I should reword and clarify my last message: "Why does it surprise you that something so common is more common when fear of consequences is removed?"
No so much surprised as dismayed, the fear of consequences being removed is based on an (as stated earlier) false assumption.
Even if it were true, does it follow then that following rules and showing respect to ones fellow person is somehow based only on a fear of consequences? That I find a truly bothersome idea.
"Shall I craft you a ladder to help you off that high horse now?"
Try searching GIFT (which stands for General/Greater Internet F#*kwad Theory) for some more data on that.
True, it's false (though the chance of any consequences is much lower), but the fear is still removed.
Something to remember is that not everyone is the same. It is only based on fear of consequences for quite a lot of people. Others have respect by default. It just depends on the individual, but in my experience, people aren't too different online from the way they are in real life. It's just more pronounced online.
Same applies for me in games, I'll respect everyone and be as nice as I possibly can be, but as soon as someone else starts to play on that respect and is rude then I will throw out all respect and manners depending on the situation.
But yes, as soon as a lot of players get behind the screen they believe they are invincible and act like complete and total tools to all the other players, which is just sad these days.