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To: srmanuel
Yet many here on FR insult and call names

That's a problem in most online forums, and not limited to Presidential politics. Intelligent debate and discussion is nearly impossible. There are few negative consequences for being a jerk, so too many people give free rein to their inner jerk.

85 posted on 06/08/2023 4:07:06 AM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the peopIe to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: NorthMountain

“Social media made you all way too comfortable with disrespecting people and not getting punched in the face for it.” - Mike Tyson


94 posted on 06/08/2023 4:16:43 AM PDT by bankwalker (Repeal the 19th ...)
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To: NorthMountain
There are few negative consequences for being a jerk, so too many people give free rein to their inner jerk.

Conversely, such a reply may be designed to elicit a certain response.
Just to the edge, but not quite over it.

100 posted on 06/08/2023 4:21:23 AM PDT by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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