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[Peter Korsten]

Op 23-10-2011 17:36, K9 Kai Niggemann schreef:

> On 23.10.2011, at 15:08, Gert van Santen wrote:
>
>> Long story short: it saddens me how rude people ar these days, how
>> little they care about knowledge to form their opinions, and how
>> terrible their grammar and spelling are.
>
> Is this because the same people are actually getting more stupid or is
> this because the internet is growing at an amazing rate and everyone is
> online now -- giving lid-blowers an outlet to vent and people who can
> hardly speak straight a place to try typing instead?

It's primarily the latter, but it has a reinforcing effect. If enough 
people moan about something, eventually you'll start believing it, too.

> (remember what happened when AOL opened up to Usenet?)

It's called 'Eternal September'.

> I do agree though. Forums for some German newspapers are incredible.
> People rant and bitch flame and troll, it's crazy...!

People need a good kick in the butt.

- Peter