Internet forums a swamp of venom and abuse


	Internet forums a swamp of venom and abuse

redhead328

7-18-2007 10:39 AM

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internet forums, abuse, ethics, free speech, libel

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10-1-2007 6:48 AM

abailart

This article points to a significant truth. As its writer implies, one may stand back and observe via the venomous comments that permeate most forums and blogs etc. some of the common features of unhappy people. To some extent perhaps, the variety of 'types' of human being that manifest in forums etc. does provide a basic insight into the cultures whence they arise.

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