My favorite thing about the Internet is that you get to go into the private world of real creeps without having to smell them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker enjoys the Internet because it lets you observe strange people without physical contact.
- In plain terms
- Online you can watch odd behavior without smelling them.
- What can you take from it?
- The web provides safe distance from unsettling personalities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does online anonymity affect our perception of others?
- When does observation become harmful?
Another view
Physical distance does not eliminate psychological impact.
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