I remember, when I was younger and more idealistic, thinking that free and open speech was a wonderful idea, because, surely, if everyone knew everyone else's motivation and listened to the reasons behind their actions, this would help spread understanding and love through out the world.
'blogging and online forums have proven me wrong. Well, not completely wrong. Everyones still gets to have there say, but NO ONE LISTENS. There is no understanding, just opportunity to spew forth your opinion (fuck off, i see the irony) with none of the give and take, the listening and understanding that a normal conversation requires. Is it because of the anonymity afforded the writer by their pseudonym? Or that distance removes the physical threat when you behave badly? Or is it the "me" generation, like so many Lleyton Hewitts, growing up believing Mummy and\or Daddy's constant flattery and pandering in their misbegotten attempts to raise their "self esteem"? Am I wrong to blame the medium? Maybe it truly does reflect society and we are all a bunch of whiny, selfish babies.
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