I think this is the main reason why people is so sensitive on the internet nowdays. Everyone has an opinion and they gotta be heard no matter how silly it is. And some dont want to deal with the consequences.
I remember the early days of internet (yes, im that old) and the experience was so amazing. I still feel the same joy of meeting someone of another city, state or country. Its an oportunity to expand my world. But it seems some people forgot that feeling or some of the new generations that grew with the internet didnt experience it at all.