In anonymous discussions, issues of race, gender, social status and other factors, which are generally judged, disappear. What people perceive is a person’s intelligence, humor, eloquence etc. People therefore feel, and are treated, more equal.

"When the looting starts, the shooting starts". No duh!!! What shopkeeper, who spent a lifetime saving money to start their own business, would not consider shooting a looter in the middle of a riot?? We don't need no government help to shoot people:)) *LocalGov dot something