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Originally Posted by Carth
Yeah, like China does  |
We will have the right balance between people being allowed to freely express their views, whilst preventing those who wish to continue to abuse the right to free speech by bullying, insulting and belittling others- often those in minority or disadvantaged groups.
Calls were recently made to require website owners to verify and keep a register of users on their sites to put an end to anonymity on the internet. If these pathetic cowards have to put their real names to their comments, you just watch how fast they change their ways.
Those who don't do anything inappropriate on the internet have nothing to fear, in fact they probably won't even notice any difference.
Some trolls have been hunted down and have been found to have responsible jobs, some even in the caring sector! Their friends, family & neighbours were shocked and came out with such gems as "She seemed like such a nice woman", "He was so quiet & timid".
My own belief is that a lot of them are inadequate people who have no real influence or haven't succeeded in life. They are often unemployed, in dead end jobs or are dominated by their partner. Some no longer feel relevant and realise they have passed their peak because they have retired.
They seek to feel powerful by hurting others in order to convince themselves that they have any relevance at all.