why are people meaner online then they are in real life?

Because the is no consequence anonymity breed bravery

I think people are more themselves here..which answers the question for both sides lol.

That security of hiding behind a keyboard.

Yes. And yes I’m sure it’s because there are no real consequences. Just ignore them. Or better yet, smile and wave at them as they float by, going nowhere :)

Because most people who are jerks to others are usually also too scared to say it to their victims’ faces, so hiding behind a screen gives them a false sense of bravery and pride.

You got it.

This is a good hiding place and they’re anonymous

They are hiding behind a screen.

No consequences. Shows you how low some people are. If anything, because one may hurt another with seeming impunity, I go very easy.

Absolutely---and the short answer is yes. People can pretend they're not speaking with real live human beings when they're not facing someone, not looking them in the eye. They're also freer to say ridiculous things when they know they're not risking a punch in the nose.

you get punched in the nose in RL?.

'cause it's the only place where they get the balls to act like a twat because they aren't satisfied with their lives