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What a bunch of disgusting comments in that thread.

borski 8y ago
Honestly, it's times like this that make me incredibly fucking sad for the future of humanity. It's bad enough that there are people dealing with a tragic and imminent situation, but to then immediately make this about yourself is absolutely loathsome. Also, the comments on the live YouTube broadcast of 'they deserved it' or 'serves them right' or 'what now, NRA' are fucking repulsive. Seriously, I don't know how to fix this problem, but it makes me so incredibly angry to realize just how few people can empathize with the plight of others.
- kardos 8y ago
  It makes you wonder if it is real people commenting, or bots/troll firms set up to stoke outrage
  - sgtmas2006 8y ago
    People invoke such outrage as well.
  - dawnerd 8y ago
    Little bit of both. But considering how fast the fake shooter images appeared Im leaning towards it being bots.
  - liberte82 8y ago
    One day the humans will all leave the internet out of disgust, leaving the bots to fight their wars alone.
  - rconti 8y ago
    This is exhibit A of why I can't stand Twitter. It has negative value in so many circumstances.
- mulmen 8y ago
  I'm not sad for the future. I'm sad for the present.
- OptimismRealism 8y ago
  I think it's extremely noteworthy to keep in mind the contrasting demographics between the rest of the world, and people likely to be commenting on those live broadcast. There's a significantly higher chance they are relatively younger than average, as well as more influenced by internet culture & viral media. I think those things and possibly more, significantly contribute to seeing such a concentration of ignorance. Additionally: "I don't know how to fix this problem" Create a positive movement that counters the negativity you see. Advertise it and put it out there so that like-minded people will be able to come aboard, a portion of the opposition can reconsider, and people not involved can have a positive way to contribute. Sustain, and nurture the movement in a smart way, and it will grow, and have a positive impact on the world.
- watnow 8y ago
  what you actually learned is that a few people are assholes. try to keep perspective through that massive empathy you think you have

Honestly, it's times like this that make me incredibly fucking sad for the future of humanity. It's bad enough that there are people dealing with a tragic and imminent situation, but to then immediately make this about yourself is absolutely loathsome. Also, the comments on the live YouTube broadcast of 'they deserved it' or 'serves them right' or 'what now, NRA' are fucking repulsive. Seriously, I don't know how to fix this problem, but it makes me so incredibly angry to realize just how few people can empathize with the plight of others.

kardos 8y ago
It makes you wonder if it is real people commenting, or bots/troll firms set up to stoke outrage
- sgtmas2006 8y ago
  People invoke such outrage as well.
- dawnerd 8y ago
  Little bit of both. But considering how fast the fake shooter images appeared Im leaning towards it being bots.
- liberte82 8y ago
  One day the humans will all leave the internet out of disgust, leaving the bots to fight their wars alone.
- rconti 8y ago
  This is exhibit A of why I can't stand Twitter. It has negative value in so many circumstances.
mulmen 8y ago
I'm not sad for the future. I'm sad for the present.
OptimismRealism 8y ago
I think it's extremely noteworthy to keep in mind the contrasting demographics between the rest of the world, and people likely to be commenting on those live broadcast. There's a significantly higher chance they are relatively younger than average, as well as more influenced by internet culture & viral media. I think those things and possibly more, significantly contribute to seeing such a concentration of ignorance. Additionally: "I don't know how to fix this problem" Create a positive movement that counters the negativity you see. Advertise it and put it out there so that like-minded people will be able to come aboard, a portion of the opposition can reconsider, and people not involved can have a positive way to contribute. Sustain, and nurture the movement in a smart way, and it will grow, and have a positive impact on the world.
watnow 8y ago
what you actually learned is that a few people are assholes. try to keep perspective through that massive empathy you think you have