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mynameisvlad on Feb 12, 2015 | parent | context | favorite | on: How One Stupid Tweet Blew Up Justine Sacco’s Life

If so many people were offended on the internet, is it that big of a stretch that people in real life might be turned off too? Just because you or I don't think it's a big deal does not mean that others might share the same opinion. I could easily see how someone might be turned off, especially before actually meeting the person.

venomsnake on Feb 12, 2015 [–]

Actually yes. Internet is not real and is the place where everyone overreacts.

As long as she is above the hot/crazy line, she won't be turned down dating for such a petty "offence"

mynameisvlad on Feb 12, 2015 | [–]

You do realize that a concept in HIMYM does not accurately apply in real life, right?

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