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The internet brings out the worst in people.


Pseudo-anonymity brings out the worst in people, rather. (Or: If there is no risk of being punched in the face or otherwise given a strong physical disincentive, then behavior tends to deteriorate.)


Pseudo-anonymity also brings out the best in people, such as unbounded creativity. The spread is very large.




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