Paul W. Schleck
2023-11-26 17:20:53 UTC
"Believe it or not, being a jerk on the internet used to be considered
charming. Insults were simpler, more benign, a learning experience. It
even had a different name: flaming.
Early Usenet groups (similar to chat rooms) revolved around niche
interests and subcultures, such as classical art or
basketball. Naturally, dedicated users passionate about certain subjects
followed, becoming active members in the chat infrastructure of the
early 1990s."
https://timeline.com/flame-wars-early-cyberbullying-1c509aa5ffad
charming. Insults were simpler, more benign, a learning experience. It
even had a different name: flaming.
Early Usenet groups (similar to chat rooms) revolved around niche
interests and subcultures, such as classical art or
basketball. Naturally, dedicated users passionate about certain subjects
followed, becoming active members in the chat infrastructure of the
early 1990s."
https://timeline.com/flame-wars-early-cyberbullying-1c509aa5ffad