There are many reasons that someone might leave only offensive comments and answers.
Poor self image could certainly be one such factor.
There are likely to be other factors too, though. Some people who are very rude have a very high estimate of self worth, even being egotistical or vain.
This sort makes rude comments because they under-value the opinions or worth of others. They have no regard for other people, but only serve their own selfish desires.
There are those that are strongly ifluenced by their peers, too. For these the sociocultural influences make it appear desireable to have a low opinion of others and lack of respect, as a form of inflatng their own ego.
This kind may act exactly like the former egomaniac, but there may also be an underlying poor self image, which manifests as regret when confronted.
These are typically teens and early adolescents, rebellious individuals who have not yet formed the capacity for independant decision making.
I have known a few who are just plain stupid. They just don't know any other way to communicate, and have regrettably learned their social skills from much music videos and commentary.
Then there are those who consciously decide that they want to be that way. They have thought of the feelings of others, realizing the are equals, and decide they don't care if they offend, their intent is to offend for the purpose of entertaining themselves.
These are likely from over controlling parents or guardians, possibly abusive role models, who act out their frustration and actually show affection by hurting others.
There is also a kind of person who has no natural affection. From neglect and lack of attention in their very early youth, they have not learned the most basic and fundamental skills of social interaction.
They could actually not know that other people have emotions or feelings, not knowing that they feel pain or suffering, they do not realise the results of their actions.
They do not actually see another person as a living being, but as an inanimate object. Basically a lack of empathy.
There are also some people who have a debased sense of morality. To them what is good is bad, and what is bad is good.
In their opinion any attempt to have them refrain from abusive speech is a violation of their human rights, oppression and pushing your own beliefs on them.
They would call someone offended by such speech "square", "prude", "bible thumper" or some other derogatory comment to insinuate that the one giving them reproof is in error.
Sometimes rudeness is also used as tool in debate. By having your opponent upset they will occasionally let slip toughts and feelings which expose the underlying reasoning behind their logic. Things they wish to remain secret are exposed, they make quick replies without thoroughly thinking through the consequences of answering a question directly.
This would mean very few incidences for each individual, as most subjects are easily debated with a bit of tact, but some less skilled in languages, debate and logic might grow accustomed to using such devices and learn to rely on the shock and fustration factor to try and get more information or the deeper meaning of a conversation when they feel threatened, opposition to their views or even neutral subjects.
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I may have recently discovered another reason; someone might have multiple accounts, and in an effort to establish a different persona for their secondary account they use foul language, abusive speech, deliberate spelling errors and rude mannerisms.
This is so that identifying characteristics in their writing styles can not be compared, linking the two identities.
Comments
No point in my leaving an answer after reading this one. Great job!
by bagless77 on March 25th, 2007
Yeah, not everyone that is rude is hurting inside. I really like how broadminded you were in your answer.
by bagless77 on March 25th, 2007
Bagless77, please feel free to leave an answer anyways. You will undoubtedly have some information which I overlooked, even if you have a lot of the same ideas.
by anonymous on March 25th, 2007
Very good answer
by puppylover on March 25th, 2007
F'n A! Well done!
by DarkMaskDiva/KBHCI on February 23rd, 2011