This article discusses why we would say things online—especially
in social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter—that we would never say
to someone’s face. The author argues
that anonymity can be a powerful force and mentions that professors at Columbia
University and the University of Pittsburgh are investigating this
subject. The researchers’ initial
findings suggest that browsing Facebook lowers our self-control. “The effect is most pronounced with people
whose Facebook networks were made up of close friends, the researchers say.” In addition, the “likes” and support that
Facebook offers can inflate peoples’ self-esteem, which can lead to a sense of
entitlement. This could be one reason
why people lash out so strongly. A
common trend appears to be that people feel they can say what they want, since
they do not have to see the reaction on the other person’s face.
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