Dumbing Down

• Sociological/political question by Tony C., 1/2/98
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    • fair use and ownership on the web by John Suler, 1/14/98
      
      

>If we think of the internet as having a "personality" or
>"character"... is it changing over time? Or
>becoming more multifaceted? Is it a reflection of the
>mind or "personality" of the global community?

Don't they produce t.v. commercials to appeal to the mind
of the average 13 year old or something like that? I
remember the good old days, when flaming was rare
online. It's being accessed by more people -- and more
stupid people who couldn't care less about other people.
The web's part of THEIR computer. It's like they've got
a fun new game on their computer. We're all part of
Joe Six Pack's new computer.
Joe: In keeping with Doug's request: You're a disgrace.
Join a twelve-step program. Read some good books. Quit being
so boorish. And get that bridge for the front.

I think we should be able to get ISPs to pull the plug on
stupid people.

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