The Facebook page ‘Angry People in Local Facebook Groups’ is dedicated to sharing these fiery episodes. We’ve sifted through their posts, from ridiculous to downright hilarious, and rounded up some of their best rants. Check them out below and don’t forget to upvote your favorites! This kind of negativity doesn’t just stay put. Every angry remark seems to trigger a chain reaction, leading to a flurry of responses where people start clashing. There’s actually a reason for this—research shows that anger is the most ‘viral’ emotion, spreading faster on social media than fear, disgust, or sadness. In fact, about a third of people admit they’re more likely to be aggressive online than offline. “Likewise, people who rant online often have problems with their anger offline too,” he adds. “According to a study my research team and I did in 2013, people who frequently ranted online were likely to experience more maladaptive anger in their offline life than others.” Moreover, the online environment naturally stirs up conflicts. Spending a lot of time on the internet exposes us to more provocations, like differing political views or upsetting news, which leads to more frequent bouts of anger. “The distance between you and another person online may stop you from censoring yourself,” says Martin. “When you are on Facebook or Twitter, you aren’t looking the person in the eyes or listening to his or her side of the story.” “If it were a face-to-face conversation, you might notice that he or she is truly reflecting on what you are saying and you may come to understand his or her perspective before things get too heated. Even if that doesn’t happen, it’s just harder for most people to say hurtful things to a person’s face.” As mentioned, the internet is very instantaneous, but it can also offer the opposite: the opportunity to reflect on how you are feeling and what you are thinking before you respond, which isn’t always possible in face-to-face interactions. “The problem is that people rarely use that time,” Martin notes. Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
