At small social scales - neighborhood bulletin board systems, specialized mailing lists, Facebook when it was just some Harvard kids - social media could be a fun chat among friends. At large social scales it is a nonviolent, but at least as verbally nasty, form of warfare.
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On a larger scale I can see how it could lead to violence as well, swatting, orginized protests that could turn violent ect.
That's why so many people do (and usually should) use pseudonyms, and why doxxing is considered so dangerous. And as the social justice warriors learn more about social media it's getting worse, both verbally nastier and more threats of violence.
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Yes agree. Those who are anon can voice their opinions on hot button issues, but it gets dangerous to do so if using a real name.
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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