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by tarken 3033 days ago
If you think insulting people on the internet is fun because "it's not real life" that makes you an asshole.
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Don't get me wrong, insulting people in any medium is fun, but it's less fun in real life because

- you're limited to insulting only those in physical proximity, and the logistics of traveling around and repeating insults for greater insult coverage are a hassle,

- your insults are easily traced to your identity, opening the possibility of social or legal consequences,

- and, unlike the Internet, physical harm is an option in real life, which is a very bad consequence!

That's why, for assholes or political dissidents alike, the Internet is so wonderful!