Public shaming of individuals over minor or major social transgressions has grown into a massive component of internet discourse, with its share of supporters and detractors. The Onion takes a deep dive into the effects of online public shaming.
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Creates dialogue between people who would otherwise not encounter certain memes.
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Discourse between parties with opposing views has for the first time become somewhat tense.
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400% increase in usage of Notes app.
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Encourages individuals to proactively delete their “Halloween 2008” album from Facebook.
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Might get to meet Anderson Cooper!
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Rampant awareness of racism, misogyny, and xenophobia.
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Can’t even pose with carcass of endangered animal anymore without it being a big deal.
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Meaningless petitions now digitized.
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Occasionally makes people who should feel bad feel bad.
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