eh. It's not just online, and not just for cruelty. Defining arbitrary moral framing in which the author appears superior to no matter how large or small group of people is what each of us does on a daily basis. That's just how our psychology works.
That's why i prefer to adhere to utilitarian ethics as well as judge people by the results of their actions and only then by their words.
Ngl, i have no idea about the situation you're talking about, but the fact that you've created this post merely because someone hurt your feelings already speaks volumes to me. If you'd had an actual discussion that your opponent single-handedly devolved into demagogy and personal insults, you wouldn't have been there now.
Instead of seeking moral support to soothe your hurt ego, i'd suggest you to analyse your own actions just a bit, rather than concentrating on what others did wrong. It's simply that much more productive.

eh. It's not just online, and not just for cruelty. Defining arbitrary moral framing in which the author appears superior to no matter how large or small group of people is what each of us does on a daily basis. That's just how our psychology works.
That's why i prefer to adhere to utilitarian ethics as well as judge people by the results of their actions and only then by their words.
Ngl, i have no idea about the situation you're talking about, but the fact that you've created this post merely because someone hurt your feelings already speaks volumes to me. If you'd had an actual discussion that your opponent single-handedly devolved into demagogy and personal insults, you wouldn't have been there now.
Instead of seeking moral support to soothe your hurt ego, i'd suggest you to analyse your own actions just a bit, rather than concentrating on what others did wrong. It's simply that much more productive.