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1. I doubt those in the thread act that way in person.

Reply to sarisataka (Original post)

Mon Sep 7, 2015, 12:49 AM

Sep 2015

There is something about the internet that encourages bravado and pose.

In short, you're not getting a honest read.

People who act like that would get thrown out of most Democratic clubs.

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Why is tolerance so difficult? [View all] sarisataka Sep 2015 OP

I doubt those in the thread act that way in person. rug Sep 2015 #1

I think you are right about sarisataka Sep 2015 #2

this has been studied homogenization. captainarizona Sep 2015 #3

I saw that thread yesterday when just 4 replies TexasProgresive Sep 2015 #4

Excellent post, TP. brer cat Sep 2015 #5

As I noted in the post above brer cat Sep 2015 #6

I suspect the kind of people who get offended suffer from "ambiguity panic." phantom power Sep 2015 #7

Until I voluntarily removed myself from the Religion group Fortinbras Armstrong Sep 2015 #8

Well, at the very least, kentauros Sep 2015 #9

Nail on the head Starboard Tack Sep 2015 #10

Thank you :) kentauros Sep 2015 #11

Starboard Tack gelatinous cube Dec 2015 #14

Tolerance is only of value if you are open to the possibility you might be wrong el_bryanto Sep 2015 #12

I've been called a "coward" thucythucy Nov 2015 #13