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dollarsandsense's avatar

So, more evidence that social media turns people into characters from Lord of the Flies?

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mcsvbff bebh's avatar

Lord of the flies was written for a reason. And it was long before social media. People are people, social media just gives them another place to be shitty

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Martin's avatar

If I remember correctly: With that story, William Golding was trying to argue that boys are uniquely sadistic compared to the gentler, fairer sex. Except I think he's completely wrong about that. Boys are just more physically violent.

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dollarsandsense's avatar

Yes, of course, I'm not a technological determinist, just being a bit cheeky ;-)

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