Gregory's Server@yosh I've edited on wikipedia for 15 years and, especially in the beginning, I did my share of assho - er, toxic interactions. I know I drove away one editor.
There's something about the anonymity of online typing that brings out the jerk in people.
@GraniteGeek @yosh The thing has a name! It is called The Greater Internet Fuckwit Theory. That's a technical term. 😳 It is caused by the removal of the ability to punch people in the mouth. I mean, the lack of physical presence makes it easy to dehumanise the other. Plus they can't thump you.