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by s_kilk 3781 days ago
> The subtext here is that cretinism is acceptable, but being a target is not.

> If you’re a total dick who only uses the Internet to seek out strangers and ruin their day for kicks, you are absolutely welcome. If you happen to be one such sought-out person, there’s the door.

Sums it up perfectly.

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> If you’re a total dick who only uses the Internet to seek out strangers and ruin their day for kicks, you are absolutely welcome. If you happen to be one such sought-out person, there’s the door.

Stephen Fry wasn't "kicking" anyone. On the other hand, people who are offended usually do, they viciously attack others (even get them fired!).

>Stephen Fry wasn't "kicking" anyone.

I don't think the author was implying that Stephen Fry was the "kicker" in the quote above.