We don’t consider ourselves a primitive society. We are civilized. We don’t punish people who offend us by casting stones. We are not barbarians. Ironically, we prefer bloodless, virtual crucifixion through viral memes and online commentary. We prefer petitions to higher authority through the screams of a digital mob. Make the wrong mistake and there is a chance the whole world could know about it within hours. Without waiting for details, a rabid public will have a judgement ready within seconds.
When reality isn’t real
Reality TV isn’t real in any sense of the word. It is always manipulated. Similarly, Hollywood may use a true story as the inspiration for a movie, but it will always bend the reality of that true story into something that is not true.
Facebook groups are hostile, as are most Internet forums.
Leaving a Facebook group can have a calming effect, like shutting a thick, soundproof door on a room full of baying hounds. Most Internet forums are hostile, regardless of topic or professed ideals.
Rental property and a person’s character
I think one of the benchmarks of character is how someone treats something they are renting.