People are fucking mean to each other. Here’s how to not be so mean …

The web is a thing unprecedented in our tens of thousands of years on this planet as a species. And by the looks of every comment thread, the worldwide connectivity of it was a terrible idea. People are fucking mean to each other. Here’s how to not be so mean.

Don’t say: “It’s my right to …”
Say this instead: “We’ll have to agree to disagree on this one.”
Why? Yeah, no.

Don’t say: “You’re an idiot, Janet.”
Say this instead: “…”
Why? Stupid people are too stupid to know they’re stupid.

Don’t say: “Yeah, but …”
Say this instead: Just walk away. Walk. Away.
Why? Since when has a “yeah but” statement ever worked?

Don’t say: “Send nudes.”
Say this instead: “Cite sources.”
Why? Damn it, guys, stop asking random people for naked photos.

Don’t say: “I’m not racist, but …”
Say this instead: “I just came to read the comments.”
Why? Ha, yeah, have fun with this one …