At this point nearly everyone has visited a website where there are forums, a place to chat, to talk about your ideas and interpretations of an ever widening array of topics. The inherent anonymity of the internet provides a place where you can really let loose and be yourself. On the other hand, you can do what the other half does and be the polar opposite of yourself. You can make it all up if you feel compelled to do so and no one would be the wiser, most of the time. On the internet, no matter who you are or are pretending to be you can say exactly what’s on your mind and if people disagree, no harm done. In fact, if people don’t like what you’re saying all you need do is log off. This all sounds great, it’s freedom of speech at its finest, right? There is privacy and at the same time freedom to speak your mind in a more honest way than you ever could face to face.
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October 2023
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