Arguments

[andrewducker]

Erin just perfectly summed up why people prefer arguing on the internet to real life:

Because it vents my frustration but doesn't affect my life..

Addendum when back from the pub -

Doesn't affect it directly anyway - there's nobody hanging over you, getting angry in your face. There's no direct comeback. There's no time pressure, so you can relax and take your time in replying. There's not even pressure to reply. So it can affect your life, but unlike face to face arguments, it doesn't have to.

Comments

[derumi.livejournal.com]

Heh, road rage and internet rage are both caused by the fact that people feel safe on /this/ side of the machine, with you harmlessly on the other side.