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“This ruins my childhood.”
Others said:
Both sides missed the point.
Step 7 — The Subject Remains Silent
The person at the center did not respond.
No clarification.
No outrage.
And that silence frustrated people the most.
Because without a response, the internet was free to invent one.
Step 8 — Why Silence Feels Like Permission Online
In the digital age, silence is often mistaken for consent.
If someone doesn’t correct a narrative, audiences assume:
Guilt
Arrogance
Approval
Strategy
But sometimes silence is simply dignity.
Or exhaustion.
Or refusal to participate in nonsense.
