Sorry - late to the “party”!
There’s just a group of FReepers that ill behaved. The prime examples are:
1) Russia - Ukraine War threads. Threats, physical threats, etc
2) When someone dies, it’s due to the COVID-19 vax unless proven otherwise
There’s obviously more.
I chalk up such conduct as a result of upbringing, or perhaps ignorance, willful ignorance or lack of intellect.
It’s always been “spicy” on FR. But there are a few nasty posters who want an echo chamber and are willing to get nasty to achieve that goal.
It’s always been “spicy” on FR. But there are a few nasty posters who want an echo chamber and are willing to get nasty to achieve that goal.
I mentioned to someone else earlier in the thread that we have all been dealing with a bunch of political setbacks, for quite a long time, and people want to lash out.
This doesn't excuse some of them for going too far, and it is like you said, they haven't been raised properly regarding civility with others.