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MarjaU
Lv 6
MarjaU asked in Social ScienceGender Studies · 1 decade ago

Why are there so many violent answers on this site?

Earlier today, someone commented that "id kill that tranny probly i kno it better not come near me" earlier. I run across answers like that every couple days. I am not counting the merely hateful answers - I'm talking about ones where someone says they would use violence or should use violence against another person.

Is it because the culture dehumanizes certain groups, such as trans folks?

Is it because the site doesn't respond?

Update:

I do report some of these answers, but I don't see it doing any good.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    With massive communities such as this, it's difficult and nearly impossible for the Yahoo! staff to remove every violation right away. That's why the report feature exists. If you find an offensive answer, you report it - plain and simple.

    You will find this all over the net, and even in the workplace. Though there are many good and moral people out there who won't put up with it.

  • 1 decade ago

    There are many violent comments here because many people ask stereotypical questions, sexist questions towards males or females, and even racist questions. People will get angry if they disagree in an attempt to slap some sense into that particular user.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I think you should probably look at it as a few sputtering fools, taking their anger out in an unproductive manner. After a certain amount of time, you ignore them and hope that their rages do not cause too much damage.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Because there are a few rotten apples who are out of control. Most people are cool though.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Homophobia. The same men who threaten to beat up trannies are the same men who have cyber sex with men pretending to be female virgins.

    Source(s): JD/Missy A
  • 1 decade ago

    How dare you insult my advice i hope you slide under a gasoline truck

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    that is just over the top . violence is never justifiable

    just report him or block him don't be passive help this community to be violent free

  • 1 decade ago

    its cause they dont care about your problems, and no matter what they say they cant get in any trouble

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    How dare you insult my advise! I hope you get a paper cut.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    go die

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