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New Level Of Internet Bile Unleashed?

A new species has risen from the shallows of the Internet: the angry commenter. Sure, there is a long tradition of inspired cranks and interested retirees who have always written letters to the editor, but something in the anonymity and speed and stamplessness of the Internet has unleashed a more powerful and uncontrolled vitriol. I am not here talking about the thoughtful, intelligent comments, which also abound, but rather the bile unloosed, flashes of fury and unexamined rage that pass as “comment”/ Katie Roiphe , Slate. More here. H/T: FF Val Hughes

Question: What kind of comments at HucksOnline make you so angry you could spit?

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