Is it normal for online message boards to make to depressed?

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I don't know why, but sometimes when I read the stuff posted on forums or social networking sites (IMDb, Yahoo Answers etc.) it makes me feel kind of depressed.

Especially when it involves sexism/racism/homophobia. I'm a teenaged Latina, and sometimes when they make remarks about both women and Latinos, it has me feeling hurt and useless. Almost like I can't accomplish anything because of my ethnicity and gender. It has me thinking "Do all people really feel this way"?

Which makes me afraid of meeting new people now or in the future because it has me wondering about what they REALLY think. Do you think this is normal, or am I just over analyzing stuff?

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  • RawrzMmm
    13 years ago

    don't worry about it, people like to joke around and be douche bags on the Internet.

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  • parisfrance21
    12 years ago

    It always hurts me when people talk trash about sensitive topics, especially race. I'm a really nice Black girl, nowhere near the "typical" black women and people have such hateful things to say. I'll get so sad when people post mean comments. I'm just living life everyday trying to disprove the stereotypes. Don't let it get you down!

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  • missmeow
    13 years ago

    Everyone gets targeted. Every race. Yes, including white people. It's kinda dumb to tale it personally

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  • goFUCKyourself
    13 years ago

    dont listen to them

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  • SassyFrassyLassie_old
    13 years ago

    I understand how you feel. It upset me too.

    If it makes you feel any better, most of those people who make comments like that are really big losers in "real life" - you'd be able to spot them a mile away and avoid them. I think the internet just attracts their type because they are usually cowards, and as KittyKat pointed out, they are hiding behind a computer screen when they write such intolerant nonsense.

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  • zchristian
    13 years ago

    not all people think the same i hate raceists

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    People are mean online because they can hide behind a computer screne and not have to look you in the eye. I see it all the time and I hate it. But then again you can't take those things to heart. I'm sure you're a wonderful beautiful person, so don't stop believing that. :)

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