Discussions at the time of the Net

The other day I did something I do very rarely. I started to read some content on Facebook. I stumbled upon a post to a page related to a life experience a little alternative, something that "has no prejudices and does not give absolute answers, but offers many insights on various aspects of the conventional lifestyle". In the post it was reported a critical comment by a person obviously not convinced by this life experience. Without analysis, answers, or doubts of any kind, the comment was quickly reported, labeling it as from a 'hater', and fed to enthusiastic followers who commented it with grins and sneers.

So much, for their ability to communicate, to discuss. With no prejudices and absolute answers.

Without deepening on the page and the post in question, I think this attitude is common on the Net.

Take an Idea. Any Idea. Around the core of the Idea enthusiasts gather, who are warmly welcomed because it is nice to have followers. The Idea grows, not evolving, because it is carried on only by those who accept no half measures.
Because critics, bad or constructive, they are cut off from any discussion. Because, in fact, they may harm the Idea. They may rise some doubt. They may change the original Idea. If critics become too many, then, behold, the group starts to complain. Yes, because others do not understand. Others have prejudices.

Or, alternatively, it happens that critics are maybe a little more naughty, and maybe have a louder voice. Then they become trolls, and attack the Idea without half measures, without much discussion, destroying different views as long as nothing is left of the group that supported the Idea.

These are the discussions on the Internet. Attacks against haters. Attacks by trolls. And often it is not clear who is hater, who is troll, who is in the middle.

Often those who just want to express an opinion go away, confused or disappointed.

Because the discussion, the real one, made of the comparison between different ideas, doesn't look possible. And although the Internet tool would allow it, people probably don't care.

The important thing is to have a louder voice than others. In the name of freedom.

In short, everyone must be free to think as we do.

No?