When people post quotes that are filled with errors, these errors trip up other typists. I have noticed that some of the people who post stupid quotes with errors don't even use this site to practice their typing (they haven't even taken any typing tests) - they just come on this site to troll around, harass people and make idiots of themselves. I have left comments for people informing them of the errors in their quotes, expecting them to be mature individuals who would say "thank for pointing that out. I will fix it right away." Instead, I have been threated with violence, and even rape - just because I point out errors in someone's quote. I mean, how insecure and immature do you have to be to feel it appropriate to threaten to come to my house and "wreck" me just because I point out typos in your quote?
This question goes out to all the emotionally mature users of this site: If someone pointed out an error in your quote, would you not appreciate their taking the time to relay that information to you so that you could fix your error? Do you agree that it's inappropriate to threaten people with violence and to verbally assault them instead?
It's no problem. The internet can be a frustrating and often hostile place. I could spend hours discussing the psychology of internet users, but to chalk it up into a short-ish thesis:
People on the internet often use aliases to hide their identity (or better represent themselves, like a bumper sticker), and this anonymity can often provide them the means to be more rude or unsightly than they would usually act, all without consequences.
People troll to either get attention or enjoy a laugh at the expense of others, and most people don't know better than to respond to them. Trolling could range from simply misspelling a simple word on purpose (especially after being corrected), insulting others, forming a "word salad" that has no meaning, taking things out of context, to outright being offensive for the purpose of stirring up chaos. Again, this is most often for the purpose of laughing at other people's "raging." I recommend looking up "U MAD BRO?" on google images: this is the original phrase back in the earlier 2000's for trolling.
People also use trolling as a means of coping, similar to a drug. When they feel their negative thoughts or actions that they keep bottled up have run over, they act like a douche on the internet to get rid of the stress. This also leads to people ranting and causing fights online, but trolling is surprisingly the most peaceful approach (unless the ranting individual is not heard).
I mean, I used to be one of these people, so it's common knowledge to all of us "trolls," but I've had a lot of time to mature. Now, I only use my username as an alias when I make music, rather than annoying others online.
I think it'd be wise for any who haven't to read the "rules of the internet." It'll help you understand why people send death threats, take things out of context, make everything about sex, lie, cheat, and do a lot of other common behaviors here. It's actually rather nice on this site, where the point isn't to make forum posts, but you would be surprised how insane things can get. The rules of the internet have no specific location, just Google them.
Again, no problem for the advice and information; it's kind of a courtesy towards newcomers that I've adopted!
CORRECTION: There is a website called
rulesoftheinternet.…, where the strange internet rules are listed. Most of them still stand true today.
Rule 20 of the internet: Take nothing seriously.
