Recent content by The Snark

Would still like to stress the value of keeping calm. We all get something of a natural high out of getting angry, making it ever tempting. Consider that while getting angry can be fun, it's also funny to watch someone set themselves on fire in an effort to spite you in their rage. Also a...

Crimes you commit in text form, eh? Going to have to be very very precise with what qualifies for that- or rather hope whoever implements the system you envision does- because that could very easily become 'Disagreeing with the rich and powerful' in practice. Anonymity doesn't make people...

I didn't say you were unusual, I am saying that trying to handle it while angry is stupid and will lead to stupid solutions. Like, for instance, coming to the conclusion that the complete removal of internet anonymity will solve the problem. You may reduce the number of hollow empty threats...

Said vocal minority is very loud, but remember that you don't have to be. After all, if everyone simply calls them out on bad behavior gently it doesn't matter how much they scream- it's still clear they are isolated and minimal. But, every rational soul needs to be willing to say, when...

Best advice I can give is to learn a valuable Troll lesson. You get mad, you lose. So either learn how not to get mad, or how to recognize it and go for a walk when you do. Getting angry well and truly makes you stupider, this is not an insult- it's a biological fact true of everyone. So be...