I visit left-wing sites and right-wing sites and ones which are in-between. I check out Drudge links and The Huffington Post and others which would fall in "the usual suspects" category. Many blogs about business are on my list. The law and culture sites are also visited.
And I wonder if you've noticed the same thing: No spot comes close to YouTube when it comes to the number of dumb and vicious remarks in its comments section. Even bland videos, ones without an ounce of controversy, are ripped.
What do you think could be the reason for that? Are trolls attracted to videos?
2 comments:
I have a thought, but as an employer it worries me. Whether or not you agree with a journalist, the journalist at least communicated with you directly. And, for that he or she had to maintain some decorum. Their reporting may be harsh, but is generally not vindictive or spiteful. On the other hand, YouTubers have no direct communication with those they review. They are learning to confuse vengeance with skillful disagreement. Unfortunately, as we begin to hire young people with only the YouTube experience, we find employees with no experience or interest in the art of civil debate.
Caroline,
That is a problem. I've heard complaints from HR professionals about the civility problem with people who are used to terse texts and with texting during meetings.
It is as if a warning sign should go up: "You are sending this comment to another human being, not to a machine."
Michael
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