Fraya: Yes, this medium affords venom and offense without consequence. The heros spoken of here did not know to pave the way for online manners
In truth, online discussions have seen the complete disintegration of manners. Common decent politeness is seen as giving in to political pressure or else as toadying to receive some imagined benefit or other. Arguments go around and around in circles as no one gives way for fear of losing face. Ground lost or won is immediately forgotten with new opponents joining the fray. Only the determined bother to continue; the rest grow weary and withdraw to their real lives and who would blame them.
I saw the thread title and immediately The Stranglers came to mind. Not able to click on your link but I assume this is the song you mean! The world is so different now! 300 grand a week or thereabouts for Wayne Rooney and others like him. What a joke! Bonuses and wage increases for failure....reminds me of bankers.
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