Citizens of Whyville. In 2005, I felt forced to write an article about the frankly disgraceful manners of many of the BBSers (#5037). Four years on, and it seems matters have just gotten worse. These BBSes tend to quickly become the most popular BBSes in the issue. They consist of people unrelentingly slating the author for what has been written. As people catch wind of the BBS, the number of people commenting grow and it is hardly ever for the better. Often, noble Whyvillians will try and intervene but this just leads to more arguing. The author will often have to read through page after page of abuse.
Is there ever any excuse for calling an article pathetic? For dozens of Whyvillians to be directing hate at one person. For calling the Whyvillian pitiful? No, never. Who are you to know who is behind the computer screen? Whyville is a site primarily aimed at 8-13 year olds. Who's going to walk up to an 8 year old in real life and tell them personally that they are pathetic
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