Current Events > Whats the point of a phrase "hide behind a screen" on internet forums?

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blackpanther59 02/01/22 7:48:11 PM #1:	By virtue of anonymous internet forums, we all hide behind a screen. but maybe, perhaps, you got triggered by words "on a screen" and you feel the urge to shame the user by saying "you're hiding behind a screen"? this phrase seems to be used opportunistically <cite>blackpanther59 posted [p:962284028] in Whats the ... [t:79880169]...</cite> <quote>By virtue of anonymous internet forums, we all hide behind a screen. but maybe, perhaps, you got triggered by words "on a screen" and you feel the urge to shame the user by saying "you're hiding behind a screen"? this phrase seems to be used opportunistically </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Guide 02/03/22 6:27:26 PM #2:	tc got accused of hiding behind a screen, is mad, more @11 --- evening main 2.4356848e+91 https://youtu.be/Acn5IptKWQU <cite>Guide posted [p:962342436] in Whats the ... [t:79880169]...</cite> <quote>tc got accused of hiding behind a screen, is mad, more @11 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mr_Rian 02/03/22 6:28:44 PM #3:	Guide posted... tc got accused of hiding behind a screen, is mad, more @11 --- Holy crap! How have I not set a signature for the message boards yet? <cite>Mr_Rian posted [p:962342483] in Whats the ... [t:79880169]...</cite> <quote>Guide posted... </cite> <quote>tc got accused of hiding behind a screen, is mad, more @11</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
R1masher 02/03/22 6:29:49 PM #4:	Dox yourself bait? --- R1R1R1R1R1R1 <cite>R1masher posted [p:962342510] in Whats the ... [t:79880169]...</cite> <quote>Dox yourself bait? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Pepys Monster 02/03/22 6:30:08 PM #5:	Imagine being too scared to pull up after an internet argument. --- Ryzen 3700X \| Evga GTX 1070 Ti \| 16GB DDR4 3200 \| Crucial MX500 2TB <cite>Pepys Monster posted [p:962342522] in Whats the ... [t:79880169]...</cite> <quote>Imagine being too scared to pull up after an internet argument. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
blackpanther59 02/03/22 6:43:20 PM #6:	R1masher posted... Dox yourself bait? this could be it or its just a desperate move when no other argument exists <cite>blackpanther59 posted [p:962342869] in Whats the ... [t:79880169]...</cite> <quote>R1masher posted... </cite> <quote>Dox yourself bait?</quote>this could be it or its just a desperate move when no other argument exists </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NoxObscuras 02/03/22 6:49:35 PM #7:	blackpanther59 posted... this could be it or its just a desperate move when no other argument exists Nah, it's usually said to people that are acting tough on the Internet. It's usually accompanied by "you wouldn't say that to anyone in person" --- PSN - NoxObscuras Z490 \| i9-10900K \| EVGA 3080 FTW3 Ultra \| 32GB DDR4 3600 \| 4TB SSD <cite>NoxObscuras posted [p:962343037] in Whats the ... [t:79880169]...</cite> <quote>blackpanther59 posted... </cite> <quote>this could be it or its just a desperate move when no other argument exists</quote>Nah, it's usually said to people that are acting tough on the Internet. It's usually accompanied by "you wouldn't say that to anyone in person" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
blackpanther59 02/03/22 6:52:34 PM #8:	NoxObscuras posted... Nah, it's usually said to people that are acting tough on the Internet. It's usually accompanied by "you wouldn't say that to anyone in person" Oh yeah true. But what does "act tough" online mean? You said something non PC? Well no duh, people act different online than in person. You're basically just captain obvious at that point. <cite>blackpanther59 posted [p:962343110] in Whats the ... [t:79880169]...</cite> <quote>NoxObscuras posted... </cite> <quote>Nah, it's usually said to people that are acting tough on the Internet. It's usually accompanied by "you wouldn't say that to anyone in person"</quote>Oh yeah true. But what does "act tough" online mean? You said something non PC? Well no duh, people act different online than in person. You're basically just captain obvious at that point. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
haloiscoolisbak 02/03/22 6:53:30 PM #9:	blackpanther59 posted... Oh yeah true. But what does "act tough" online mean? You said something non PC? Well no duh, people act different online than in person. You're basically just captain obvious at that point. Usually something threatening I imagine --- Started from the bottom now we here <cite>haloiscoolisbak posted [p:962343136] in Whats the ... [t:79880169]...</cite> <quote>blackpanther59 posted... </cite> <quote>Oh yeah true. But what does "act tough" online mean? You said something non PC? Well no duh, people act different online than in person. You're basically just captain obvious at that point.</quote> Usually something threatening I imagine </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bladegash 02/03/22 6:54:24 PM #10:	I don't hide behind a screen. I sit in front of it. Friggin dweeb. --- Snappin necks & Cashin checks <cite>bladegash posted [p:962343154] in Whats the ... [t:79880169]...</cite> <quote>I don't hide behind a screen. I sit in front of it. Friggin dweeb. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lost_All_Senses 02/03/22 6:57:23 PM #11:	How would I fit my whole body behind my phone screen? That's dumb. --- Name checks out "I don't wanna be the toughest, I just keep it 100 and think nothin of it"- Black Thought <cite>Lost_All_Senses posted [p:962343223] in Whats the ... [t:79880169]...</cite> <quote>How would I fit my whole body behind my phone screen? That's dumb. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
blackpanther59 02/03/22 6:57:43 PM #12:	haloiscoolisbak posted... Usually something threatening I imagine I don't think people make threats too often. I've seen it more often with something insulting and critical. Also could potentially be used if someone uses the n word. bladegash posted... I don't hide behind a screen. I sit in front of it. Friggin dweeb. true lol <cite>blackpanther59 posted [p:962343231] in Whats the ... [t:79880169]...</cite> <quote>haloiscoolisbak posted... </cite> <quote>Usually something threatening I imagine</quote>I don't think people make threats too often. I've seen it more often with something insulting and critical. Also could potentially be used if someone uses the n word. bladegash posted... </cite> <quote>I don't hide behind a screen. I sit in front of it. Friggin dweeb.</quote>true lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
blackpanther59 02/05/22 11:51:55 AM #13:	NoxObscuras posted... Nah, it's usually said to people that are acting tough on the Internet. It's usually accompanied by "you wouldn't say that to anyone in person" blackpanther59 posted... Oh yeah true. But what does "act tough" online mean? You said something non PC? Well no duh, people act different online than in person. You're basically just captain obvious at that point. @NoxObscuras <cite>blackpanther59 posted [p:962387176] in Whats the ... [t:79880169]...</cite> <quote>NoxObscuras posted... </cite> <quote>Nah, it's usually said to people that are acting tough on the Internet. It's usually accompanied by "you wouldn't say that to anyone in person"</quote> blackpanther59 posted... </cite> <quote>Oh yeah true. But what does "act tough" online mean? You said something non PC? Well no duh, people act different online than in person. You're basically just captain obvious at that point.</quote>@NoxObscuras </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Unsugarized_Foo 02/05/22 11:53:01 AM #14:	Because people are fine with punching nazis --- "All I have is my balls and my word, and I don't break them for anyone!"-Tony Montana <cite>Unsugarized_Foo posted [p:962387194] in Whats the ... [t:79880169]...</cite> <quote>Because people are fine with punching nazis </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 02/05/22 11:53:37 AM #15:	Quit worrying about internet blatherings. None of this shit actually matters. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/2/4/AAEhCpAAAw28.png <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:962387207] in Whats the ... [t:79880169]...</cite> <quote>Quit worrying about internet blatherings. None of this shit actually matters. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/2/4/AAEhCpAAAw28.png </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
blackpanther59 02/05/22 11:54:21 AM #16:	Questionmarktarius posted... Quit worrying about internet blatherings. None of this shit actually matters. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/2/4/AAEhCpAAAw28.png go into the next 100 threads you see that have an argument and post this <cite>blackpanther59 posted [p:962387224] in Whats the ... [t:79880169]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted... </cite> <quote>Quit worrying about internet blatherings. None of this shit actually matters. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/2/4/AAEhCpAAAw28.png</quote>go into the next 100 threads you see that have an argument and post this </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MedeaLysistrata 02/05/22 11:55:27 AM #17:	Questionmarktarius posted... Quit worrying about internet blatherings. None of this shit actually matters. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/2/4/AAEhCpAAAw28.png Wow, it's a ripoff --- "Why is ontology so expensive?" - JH [Is this live?][Joyless planet...] <cite>MedeaLysistrata posted [p:962387246] in Whats the ... [t:79880169]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted... </cite> <quote>Quit worrying about internet blatherings. None of this shit actually matters. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/2/4/AAEhCpAAAw28.png</quote>Wow, it's a ripoff </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GMAK2442 02/05/22 12:01:44 PM #18:	I think they talk about person that are not heavy in real but heavy on the internet. <cite>GMAK2442 posted [p:962387376] in Whats the ... [t:79880169]...</cite> <quote>I think they talk about person that are not heavy in real but heavy on the internet. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NoxObscuras 02/05/22 12:12:50 PM #19:	blackpanther59 posted... Oh yeah true. But what does "act tough" online mean? You said something non PC? Well no duh, people act different online than in person. You're basically just captain obvious at that point. Acting tough is basically talking shit to someone or threatening someone, knowing the other person can't do anything about it. --- PSN - NoxObscuras Z490 \| i9-10900K \| EVGA 3080 FTW3 Ultra \| 32GB DDR4 3600 \| 4TB SSD <cite>NoxObscuras posted [p:962387610] in Whats the ... [t:79880169]...</cite> <quote>blackpanther59 posted... </cite> <quote>Oh yeah true. But what does "act tough" online mean? You said something non PC? Well no duh, people act different online than in person. You're basically just captain obvious at that point.</quote>Acting tough is basically talking shit to someone or threatening someone, knowing the other person can't do anything about it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
blackpanther59 02/05/22 12:15:44 PM #20:	NoxObscuras posted... Acting tough is basically talking shit to someone or threatening someone, knowing the other person can't do anything about it. so lets focus on "talking shit", what does that entail exactly? and doesnt that mean people just got their feelings hurt? "oh no you didnt act with curteosy, you're hiding behind a screen" yeah so what? get over it <cite>blackpanther59 posted [p:962387668] in Whats the ... [t:79880169]...</cite> <quote>NoxObscuras posted... </cite> <quote>Acting tough is basically talking shit to someone or threatening someone, knowing the other person can't do anything about it.</quote>so lets focus on "talking shit", what does that entail exactly? and doesnt that mean people just got their feelings hurt? "oh no you didnt act with curteosy, you're hiding behind a screen" yeah so what? get over it </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lolife67 02/05/22 12:17:43 PM #21:	blackpanther59 posted... so lets focus on "talking shit", what does that entail exactly? and doesnt that mean people just got their feelings hurt? "oh no you didnt act with curteosy, you're hiding behind a screen" yeah so what? get over it No. It's more that the other person is saying directly insulting/offensive things. Specifically things that, if said in person, would likely result in a fight/altercation. <cite>lolife67 posted [p:962387714] in Whats the ... [t:79880169]...</cite> <quote>blackpanther59 posted... </cite> <quote>so lets focus on "talking shit", what does that entail exactly? and doesnt that mean people just got their feelings hurt? "oh no you didnt act with curteosy, you're hiding behind a screen" yeah so what? get over it</quote>No. It's more that the other person is saying directly insulting/offensive things. Specifically things that, if said in person, would likely result in a fight/altercation. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
blackpanther59 02/05/22 12:21:19 PM #22:	lolife67 posted... No. It's more that the other person is saying directly insulting/offensive things. Specifically things that, if said in person, would likely result in a fight/altercation. yeah, so basically, they got their feelings hurt "oh no you said a racial slur. i cant punch you so you're hiding behind a screen" yeah, people on the internet use racial slurs, cry about it <cite>blackpanther59 posted [p:962387796] in Whats the ... [t:79880169]...</cite> <quote>lolife67 posted... </cite> <quote>No. It's more that the other person is saying directly insulting/offensive things. Specifically things that, if said in person, would likely result in a fight/altercation.</quote>yeah, so basically, they got their feelings hurt "oh no you said a racial slur. i cant punch you so you're hiding behind a screen" yeah, people on the internet use racial slurs, cry about it </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lolife67 02/05/22 12:24:13 PM #23:	blackpanther59 posted... yeah, so basically, they got their feelings hurt "oh no you said a racial slur. i cant punch you so you're hiding behind a screen" yeah, people on the internet use racial slurs, cry about it Its not about feelings being hurt at all. But this looks to be a troll topic, so enjoy! <cite>lolife67 posted [p:962387847] in Whats the ... [t:79880169]...</cite> <quote>blackpanther59 posted... </cite> <quote>yeah, so basically, they got their feelings hurt "oh no you said a racial slur. i cant punch you so you're hiding behind a screen" yeah, people on the internet use racial slurs, cry about it</quote>Its not about feelings being hurt at all. But this looks to be a troll topic, so enjoy! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Machete 02/05/22 12:24:53 PM #24:	Another phallusy topic from this user lmao --- I do not receive notifications, so using the @ feature will not do anything. I might see your post and respond though if I have already been in the topic. <cite>Machete posted [p:962387869] in Whats the ... [t:79880169]...</cite> <quote>Another phallusy topic from this user lmao</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
blackpanther59 02/05/22 4:52:13 PM #25:	lolife67 posted... Its not about feelings being hurt at all. But this looks to be a troll topic, so enjoy! yeah, it is about feelings being hurt. people cant stand someone hiding behind a screen acting in a way they dont like. <cite>blackpanther59 posted [p:962393794] in Whats the ... [t:79880169]...</cite> <quote>lolife67 posted... </cite> <quote>Its not about feelings being hurt at all. But this looks to be a troll topic, so enjoy!</quote>yeah, it is about feelings being hurt. people cant stand someone hiding behind a screen acting in a way they dont like. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Machete 02/05/22 4:53:21 PM #26:	blackpanther59 posted... yeah, it is about feelings being hurt. people cant stand someone hiding behind a screen acting in a way they dont like. "fart" --- I do not receive notifications, so using the @ feature will not do anything. I might see your post and respond though if I have already been in the topic. <cite>Machete posted [p:962393817] in Whats the ... [t:79880169]...</cite> <quote>blackpanther59 posted... </cite> <quote>yeah, it is about feelings being hurt. people cant stand someone hiding behind a screen acting in a way they dont like.</quote> "fart" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
blackpanther59 02/08/22 1:08:40 AM #27:	So i feel my point is still being proven. people feel the need to fight back against users who "act tough" because it hurts their feelings to acquiesce. <cite>blackpanther59 posted [p:962457680] in Whats the ... [t:79880169]...</cite> <quote>So i feel my point is still being proven. people feel the need to fight back against users who "act tough" because it hurts their feelings to acquiesce. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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