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Interestingly, commenters’ reactions ranged from outright denial ("fake news") to accusations of conspiracy. Some even humorously speculated whether internet commenters were unaware they were "fighting themselves"—a metaphor for the echo chambers and exaggerated outrage characteristic of social media.

The Culture of Anonymity and Its Consequences

The discussion also touched on how anonymity fuels such online outrage. While anonymity encourages free speech, it often leads to toxic exchanges, with some arguing that a lack of accountability fosters harmful behaviors and unjustified anger. Conversely, others believe that being anonymous allows honest, unfiltered opinions, especially in environments like comment sections.