Thursday, May 19, 2005

Threats that are for frolicking

The internet is indeed a blessing to people, where they get a wealth of information at a moment's notice. It also enables communication to as far as to the other side of the world.

But lately, I've been noticing a great degeneration of values and morals over the internet.

This is caused by the following:

Anonymity
Malicious Impulse

The internet gives us the power of anonymity. Nobody knows who we are, unless we make it public. This may be an advantage, but a disadvantage is that people exploit this anonymity to lay waste on unsuspecting people.

Have a look at this case, Syaoran-Kawaii, from IP 210.213.178.232. His message goes like this...

yabang mo, kita nlang tau sa personal tapos suntukan nlng tau /pif

Tell me, what kind of sane person would accept this challenge from a generally anonymous person? If I know better, he's just trying to gain attention, fame, or just "nagpapasikat" (Trying to be top dog). He's what people here call "KSP [Kulang sa Pansin]"

These kinds of threats are laughable and are not to be taken seriously. In fact, it makes me feel sorry because the intelligence of that person is probably confined to that of a wild animal's, whose abilities are limited to nothing but eating, grooming and fighting.

Threat? Challenge? Duel? Issued over the internet? From an anonymous person? Come on! What a joke! Even backing out of these isn't called cowardice, but practicality! XD

It's always been like that. And it makes me feel sorry for the certain group of people and its future generations destined to produce these defects.

1 comment:

Goenitz said...

Yes, and I appreciate your companionship. :P