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True in the sense that a kid can't choose to go to another school the next day.

But online they can at least choose to not visit that group anymore.

But not in the sense that we weren't familiar with each other. We knew each other and there were power structures on IRC too where you looked up to certain people. So bullying could be pretty harsh coming from certain players.

Still though, you could just leave the channel. Today kids are using group chats with their neighbor and school chums. So it's a bit more difficult.

Back in my day it was rare to be on IRC with someone from your own town because internet was rare.