[antisthenes]

> Man, do I feel stupid for thinking the internet would be a force for good. That it would promote democracy, free speech, and critical thinking.

It did, once. Unfortunately, we have to accept that the average person's contribution will generally be thoughtless, emotional, and not very substantive. I wouldn't say it's their fault. They honestly do not know any better and feel like they are honestly expressing themselves in that manner.

Just saying that perhaps we should take it with a big grain of salt.

Building intelligent consensus is very hard.