Why are comment sections so toxic?
Why online pastors must resist creating parasocial relationships.
Nerd pastor Nathan Webb discusses the toxicity of comment sections online and explores the rise of parasocial relationships. The recent example of the band Lawrence and the reactions to their latest album illustrate how online conversations can unfold.
Parasocial relationships are defined as one-sided connections in which a viewer or follower feels a bo…
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