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by obmelvin 2129 days ago
>Am I the only one who sees the normalization of the mask as contributing to those who are rioting?

Please, just no.

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It’s similar to the anonymity offered online. People’s worst characteristics come out when their faces are hidden.
Anonymity is also sometimes a critical part of letting people be their best selves.

Anonymity lets people express their extremes, for both good and bad.

Do we use a different online? Some of the worst rhetoric comes with a legal name and a face.