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View submission: How awful did people talk pre-social media?
You'd get punched in the mouth. It' s definitely a Keyboard warrior thing. It has translated over to real life now a days though but still you can get punched in the mouth. :)
Comment by Wobbly_Bob12 at 25/01/2025 at 21:32 UTC
38 upvotes, 5 direct replies
We've got laws that protect you for smacking someone in the mouth in some Australian states if they abuse or threaten you. It's the provocation defense.
You can't inflict grievous bodily harm on them, but you can give them an attitude adjuster.
Comment by 6a6566663437 at 26/01/2025 at 00:52 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Or you were among a group that agreed with you.
Not like the KKK requires the internet.