Thank you for watching our discussion and participating! We really appreciate it! Stay tuned later today for our indie movie roundup review plus we'll be back for Fan Friday on SJU tomorrow LIVE at 11 AM PST! One: Speak up and join the conversation- we encourage respectful debate. Two: Respect your community- racism, misogyny, homophobia and hate speech aren’t tolerated. Three: “Be nice.” - Dalton from Roadhouse

Forever my favorite channel on KZfaq because YOU aren't afraid to tackle issues that permeate throughout the Media and Hollywood. Please never change. Peace and Love ✌️

I'm so tiered of having this conversation. And by that I mean, I'm so tiered of needing to have this conversation. Thank you, SJ Team, for continuing to have it.

Thanks for having this conversation, guys. We need to keep this dialogue going.

I don't know how much many times I can say it but damn I love Screen Junkies. And I really love it when they talk about things like this because people are so quick to gloss over things like this. And here they are spending 40 minutes talking about this. Please never change.

Thank you Screen Junkies for using your platform to talk about this!!

I love Dan Murrell. Dude has the best outlook on everything.

Thank you for having this discussion. Your willingness to tackle topics like this is the main reason I am a huge fan of Screen Junkies. I appreciate your ongoing efforts to make SJU a positive place where both debate AND respect are not only encouraged, but insisted on.

I'm just going to start an aggressive kindness campaign and take a few minutes a day to say nice shit to people on social media.

Thank you so much for taking the time to discuss this very important issue. I know you could be talking about things that could get you more views, but it means a lot to me (and I sure to other fans as well) that you care so much about protecting everyone’s voices, especially women’s. Also, to Danielle, Roxy, and Roth I love seeing you three on a panel together and the three of you plus Dan make for a great conversation! I will always be proud to support this channel and I hope nothing but the best for them in the future.

It's funny how the Internet has actually made communication even more difficult for everyone...

I get my entertainment news from multiple KZfaq channels, but it’s episodes and discussions like these that make Screen Junkies feel like family to me. I have so much ❤️ for you four and the rest of the crew. Truly, critical analytic thinking and empathy are two values I’ve always believed should be formally taught from kindergarten.

Nobody hates star wars more than star wars fans

Danielle is such an icon

I think the worst thing about TLJ is the hatred that it just seemed to get out of fans that they feel the need to go and attack people that have a different opinion, or attack (not criticize) the actors, producers, director and all of those people just because they didn't like it. I personally loved TLJ, but I get why some people really didn't like it and that is ok. People need to chill out. It is just a movie. If you don't like it, just go watch the old trilogy, you can get them all on blu-ray or on iTunes right now!

A really good, thought provoking show today. I'm one of those people that usually stay away from the comment section because I don't want to feed the trolls, but I often just read through it. And it saddens me to see all the hate and anger. I never understood, why people have to attack others for their opinions. When I don't like a movie, I don't watch it and I don't pay for it, but that doesn't mean, that others can't love it. For example I really loved The Last Jedi, watched it three times in the cinema, but that doesn't mean, I can't understand the criticisms. For me they just don't weigh as much or take away my enjoyment of the film. But than I go to social media and this wave of hate greets me and I don't understand why people are so mean. I feel really sorry for Kelly and I completely understand, why she did that. Sadly there is little we can do. But anyways, really good show today. I love you guys so much. You always sweeten my day and you are awesome people. Happy to see Roxy and Danielle, you are the best. You are powerful women and a shining light for the rest of us. Keep the good work up. And of course Roth and Dan, always with the heart and the fun and the understanding. Our opinions of movies often clash, but that doesn't mean you are wrong, just different and that is alright. Love you.

Shout out to Comments Guy (i.e. ScreenJunkies News) for reading comments chronologically rather than by popularity! Most content creators don't bother to screen/support their comments section as well as you guys!

I really enjoyed this discussion. Great job guys!

45 minute discussion on toxic fandom and online harassment by entertainment media professionals I love? Yes please. More think piece episodes like this please! Loved your thoughts and hearing you guys discuss this I think helps a lot of people

i didn't like the whole finn/rose adventure story-line in last jedi. But that hadn't nothing to do with actress abilities or physical appearance. I actually enjoyed watching her do press for the movie cos she came across very likable and happy to be there. I would be just as happy watching her in future movies outside of star wars. I just don't think that character suited the tone of the movie and when it kept cutting back to their story it took me out of it little.

I'm usually someone who watches a lot of KZfaq but almost never leave a comment. But I want to be part of turning this around. So I'm going to start leaving a positive comment instead of just moving on to the next video. I encourage other people like me to start doing the same. So with that I'll say: thank you guys for this great discussion and all the work you do. You have brought me many hours of great entertainment and interesting thoughts. Please don't ever stop. PS. Please bring back Flick Bait. Or at least a version of it.

Dan shouldn't question whether movie fights is something that is contributing to this. Movie fights is a nice open platform where you can express your movie opinions (within a given time frame, which is important) with the chance to listen to opposing opinions and give them logical refutations. The topic of this video is just people letting their love of certain intellectual properties overpower their sense of humanity and compassion and it is really sad that this has probably managed to taint Kelly Marie Tran's experience of being part of the Star Wars Universe

The sad thing is people seem to lose empathy for others when they go online. We're all just humans with opinions and feelings that can be hurt. Years ago I sent an email to an AP movie critic and I think i was critical to the man on a personal level. He emailed me back and called me out on my behavior. He made me realize I didn't have to be a jerk to someone to make my opinion known. I apologized to him and articulated point in a more constructive manner. I am glad he called me out on my crappy behavior and it's a shame we can't get everyone to be more aware of how they communicate online.

Thank you for having this discussion. It's exhausting even as a passsive observer seeing this kind of stuff happening and hearing your stories, I can't even imagine how it feels. I think online harassment today is a symptom of a larger societal problem where we've all been kind of slowly isolated over the last 15+ years. You can pick a news channel that will talk about what you want to hear, read a website that only covers what you like, go to a school that excludes certain subjects, etc. This atmosphere of a subjective world, tailored to our interests just puts us further into our bubbles and cuts off civil discourse. It's always been frustrating to me when an app or site filters content for me because I don't know what I don't know or what I might want to learn about. So some of it is on these platforms like you all were talking about. As for solutions, talking about these issues is a great start just to get people thinking about it. Intentionally seeking people out that have a different opinion or perspective (preferably in person) and just talking to them has been helpful in my own experience because it does add that human element back into it. Ok I'm just rambling now, but anyone who reads this I hope you have a good day!

This was a Fantastic panel and a very much needed discussion. There is no place for Racism, Sexism, or any form of Discrimination on any platform and it is not ok..

Sometimes I think people nowadays take movies way too seriously, specifically Star Wars. Movies about wizards in space should not be as unnecessarily toxic as it is. I feel sorry for some of them tbh, they need to do find something else to do in their lives.

Dan, at ~31:00, when you explained your viewpoint of the people who don't know anything other than social media, you basically verbalized a lot of ideas that I've been mulling over in the back of my mind. Thank you!

The DC Marvel fanboy nonsense is ridiculous too. What happened to liking both. I feel bad for Kelly Marie Tran. I wasn't a big fan of her character but what makes people attack a person because you didnt like a movie. Its insane

I was so happy for Tran. She was crying at the premier because she was so happy. People seem to ignore the fact that this was her first movie ever and she did great for a first movie. Look how much Ridley grew from the Force Awakens to Last Jedi. Tran has a bright future ahead of her and I hope she gets a lot of love from fans in real life.

I like how some people have been saying "It's not her fault, the writers and directors are the problem!" Yes, as if harrassing Rian or anyone else for that matter, is any more acceptable.

God I love Screen Junkies

Being a nerd used to mean being smart (and maybe a little socially awkward) Now it means being a visious online bully!

This whole situation was literally sickened me. It makes me feel physically ill. Especially with Star Wars. These "fans" bullied Jake Lloyd into quiting school. Bullied George Lucas into hating his own creation and legacy. Bullied Daisy Ridley. Bullied Rian Johnson. Bullied Kathleen Kennedy. And now have bullied Kelly Marie Tran. It's disgusting and I'm sick of it

I'm so glad you guys talked about this and at length and I'd love to hear more of your thoughts on the subject if you do ever decide to elaborate at some point. When I was fourteen or so I was very "protective" of some fandoms I was apart of, not to the extreme lengths that some people in the Star Wars fandom are but I was very quick to voice my opinions and "attack" people who would say a bad word about the thing I loved, on one hand you can somewhat empathise with the people who are upset about some things and I can absolutely understand the feeling of "owning" a certain franchise and someone changing it so dramatically can feel like a personal attack, but having grown up and matured I can 100% see how wrong it is to take ownership of a public property that I had no hand in creating therefore have no right to feel attacked or offended because it wasn't what I wanted. Movies aren't like a personal service to you, they aren't the waitress that accidentally spilled your drink on you or acted unprofessionally therefore warranting a complaint to the manager, movies are like a painting, if you like it, you compliment the artist and enjoy its beauty, if you don't like it you move on to another painting that you do like, you wouldn't try to make the artist feel worthless because their own personal art wasn't to your taste, you just wouldn't. To all the people who didn't like The Last Jedi or Kelly Marie Tran, don't watch the movie, don't engage in the media surrounding it, you literally have free will, you can just move on. Preferred Empire Strikes Back? Go watch that instead and leave people alone.

Such a great discussion! What Dan said about the overall discord about people being inside their own heads, and Roth's statement about people identifying with their opinions and the fear that they, as a person, is wrong, was soooo on point. I've so often not wanted to give constructive criticism bc I'm thinking that person already gets enough shit and don't wanna throw anything that could seem negative. I get really conflicted about it.

THANK YOU SCREEN JUNKIES for having this conversation! Could not be more important or timely -- civility in discourse needs to be a priority for everyone on social media. Dan - don't worry about the Dan Rants. You never cross the line of dissing people rather than ideas. Passionate even angry discussion of ideas is not the problem: it's when it turns into personalized attacks and intransigence that we are in trouble. Danielle - you're bravery and non apologetic attitude going into different forums "give them 2 weeks and they'll love me" is freaking epic! Love how you are proud of who you are and what your value is - it's inspiring! Roth and Roxie -- always fabulous to listen to the two of you. Ever articulate on a very difficult issue so hurray!!

Danielle, Roth, and Roxy you, like Kelly Marie Tran, are lovely, wonderful people who I appreciate even when I don't agree with you and I thank you. (Dan... you too, but I wrote this comment to support the ladies.)

There are countless comments here that are like "I didn't like her character in the movie, preformance sucked and she ruined tlj. But I don't think she should be harassed" yes she shouldn't be harassed but Idk why you're bringing in your criticisms of tlj into this. It's not appropriate for the situation at all.

You guys are fantastic, I am so proud of what Screen Junkies is right now. Thank you for taking the time to discuss issues like this.

Much needed discussion. We need to be able to disagree without attacking people on reasons that are outside of their control

Danielle's point about people being shocked about the negative backlash if very important!! Minorities like people of color, queer people, women and people that don't have a certain physique get the worst of those hate comments and as Dan said too white cis men are now realizing and experiencing that this is a part of the whole social media issue. I just hope as a bigger, open minded society we can move past this stage of aggression and divisiveness and you guys so openly discussing it is one step into the right direction I think! Thanks for that! :)

I stay out of comment sections usually, but just wanted to say thank you for always being a platform for good and using your voices to spread reason and logic and all the good things missing from most of the internet. I love you guys! Your shows are my favorite part of the day :)

We live in a society that can't seem to disagree in a civil manner. I'm very pleased that you guys are opening up about this.

I hate when things like this happen, but your conversations are so open and honest, it gives me a little hope.

Roth is a terrific intelligent human being. That is all

I love your brain Roth 😁

I just watched your video on What happened to Rose and I am so proud to be a member of Screen Junkies!!! I am so proud to be a part of an organization that speaks out on what's happening to America and the world in regards to free speech and equal rights!! Just the other day I was telling a friend how it scared me as a father raising my son who is eight in a world that exists today. But, watching and hearing what you said in the video I truly believe their is hope for a better tomorrow!! Thank you Screen Junkies and keep up the Awesome work!!! James-USAF Disabled Veteran

The toxicity of social media is the reason why I stay off it. I tried Facebook and ended up leaving it within months. I tried Twitter and in a couple of weeks I was done with it. Just being on KZfaq can be very trying sometimes.

A similar thing happened to Jake Loyd, he got bullied and harass because of Phantom Menace despite not being his fault because of a terrible script, now he has schizophrenia because of the treatment he got.

Removing herself from a toxic environment was a healthy move. What better way to stay exposed to terrible people than stay connected. Good move on Kelly's part.

Guys, Im 25 and I love my starwars, my Tolkien, my power rangers, etc. when people are online bullying or spreading hateful comments what do us others do? I’ve been stressing and realize I have been feeding trolls trying to confront the hate, not spread it and stand up for the others being bullied. It’s to the point where it’s got in my head and although I don’t believe “ ruining my childhood” is a real thing, it’s tainted my fandom because I don’t feel like that community is what it’s supposed to be. Just my two cents

Thank you for keeping this a relevant topic. It's too easy to gloss over the declining lack of respect, responsibility, and empathy in social media and frankly, in the world. It's too easy to become dulled and to say, "just ignore it," "leave social media," "get a thicker skin..." blah blah blah. It's too easy to be complacent. It's too easy to blame the victim. It's a lot more difficult to be introspective and really examine how each of us an individual may (intentionally or not) be promoting this atmosphere, and what we can learn and evolve collectively as a society. It's also a lot more difficult to step up and discuss the abuse you've been dealt with in the media - kudos to Roth, Roxy and Danielle. Kudos also to Dan for acknowledging that as a white male, he will never experience half the crap that others receive. At least you all give me hope that this society isn't always finding a way to lower that bottom line.

I think you are all beautiful, insightful, intelligent, funny people. I really appreciate the joy you bring to the SJU and me every day. Thank you.

Thanks SJU! It’d be great to see more focused episodes on this topic and topics like it 😁

This was amazing! I've never posted on a KZfaq video before but this was such an amazing discussion that I have to celebrate you and your amazing take on the world. I hope more conversations like this happen across platforms, across issues, and that people will see that it is the beautiful uniqueness in each person that makes things fun. Thank you.

what a beautiful and thoughtful conversation. thanks for having it. my heart is so full of love and gratitude for this team and the evolution in its content. i feel so lucky to get to watch sj videos every day.

This was a mature and well reasoned argument for more compassion and empathy. I’ve never commented on a KZfaq video before despite being a long time fan, out of the fear you describe in participating in what can be a really hateful space. But that early point about the trolls taking up so much oxygen and attention has inspired me to chime in. More voices need to speak up for civility.

I don’t usually comment but I just wanted to give some love to you all. You’ve given me stuff to watch every day for years and I appreciate what you guys do. Haters are unfortunately the loudest group because good people just don’t have the energy to deal with them.

Sending love and positivity to my SJ fam and the entire internet!

thank you Screen Junkies for having these conversations publicly and honestly.

"Well, it's the Internet. The Internet has always been like this," shouldn't be a viable excuse. Being physically threatened with violence or sexual assault or bodily harm is a crime in the real world, but online it's not. If a park was an unsafe place, would you sit there and just say, "Well that park has always been like that," or would you try to change something about it. They're not just trolls anymore. These are people who know what they're doing is terrorizing another person and they DO. NOT. CARE. If the Internet has always been like this, then let's change it

I didn't even think about the toxic fandom of Star Wars until learning about audiences being divided over "The Last Jedi". Now I know how much flack actors and actresses are getting on social media, too.

Thank you guys for continuing to discuss these topics that matter.

Such a powerful episode. Thank you so much for not being afraid to tackle such a difficult topic. Much love! ☺️

Shame people just can't agree to disagree anymore, Their opinion no matter how trivial has become a personal attack if someone doesn't share it, Again Dan said pretty much what i've been thinking lately. Great discussion.

People in the comment section discussing the flaws of the movie: This is NOT ABOUT THE MOVIE.

I am glad that SJ address these topics. The world needs more love. I cannot help but think back to the unbelievable tragedy that occurred when a milkman gunned down several girls in the Amish community. This horrific event - which is incomparably worse than someone making a movie that "ruins your childhood"- even if it literally did ruin your childhood - was met by the Amish with forgiveness, love, and healing. Let's have more of that type of attitude with each other. This is not meant in anyway to be a criticism of Ms. Tran for withdrawing from social media. Rather a call to change for those who would wrongfully criticize and revile someone.

I've been away for a while and I saw this story on Twitter todayi and brings my heart. I'm so glad you are talking about this, it is so sad that this is the world we live in today. KMT is a great actress and person. This panel is amazing! Keep up the great work that you do every day!

Nice debate you guys this is an issue we should all Think about. Think before you write. Words has consequences.

It didn't take me two weeks to fall in love with Danielle! x

Thank you all for this great discussion, this is why I love Screen Junkies!

So much love for these people!! Thanks for this great and insightful discussion, it really helps.

Yay Roxy !!!!

Just b/c I didn't like Rose or her weird "side quest," I'm proud they put someone like Kelly in that leading role. I saw a pic of her crying with joy at a premier b/c a young Asian girl cosplayed as her character

Thank you all for talking about this issue. We need to make the voices of positivity ring loud

This is the reason I'm not on Twitter or Instagram. Thank you for having this important conversation.

Thanks for doing this, y'all. It's an important conversation to have.

Roth's story makes me so sad for her, but unfortunately not totally surprised. I'm sorry you had to go through that.

I love you guy, all of the Screen Junkies. You guys genuinely care about films, and tv, and each other, and the world as a whole. You fight to make it a better place and it’s an amazing thing.

just sending some love to all the SJU fam

Great show Dan’s the man very intelligent guy and all the ladies on the panel today are brilliant people. Keep up the good work everyone at SJN.

I'm a 52 year old Star Wars fan. It was bad enough hearing about Jake Lloyd and Hayden Christensen being attacked for playing a role. Now it's just freaking ridiculous and I am disgusted at how toxic something I've loved ever since I saw A New Hope at the Egyptian Theater back in 1977 has gotten hijacked by entitled fanboys who have been fed a steady diet of "nerd/geek spaces only belong to US". We female and non-white nerds/geeks have ALWAYS existed, even if we didn't show up to conventions or wear our nerdom outwardly. Sorry, not sorry but the world is changing and it's okay if everything isn't centered around 18 to 35 year old white guys. As a lifelong nerd, I didn't rant and rave that Luke Skywalker didn't "represent me" because he was a white guy. His desire for adventure, his idealism and naivete DID represent me, as it probably did with a lot of kids (and adults). And, he was kind of cute, lol. On the other hand, it was also great to discover Storm, who not only shared my skin color, but the feeling of being an outsider. Both of those feelings were valid. This is why the media has such power. Can you imagine how different things would be if we'd had a truly inclusive media from day one? As far as Kelly Marie Tran, I'm so sad that something she was excited about to the point of sheer giddiness, has been cruelly taken from her by a bunch of small-minded keyboard warriors who'd never say those things to her in real life. Now, have I liked EVERYTHING about every Star Wars film? No. But I'm not going to act like a butthurt jerkwad because of that. I just write fanfiction, lol. Lastly, I just need to get this off my chest: I am SO tired of this endless bitching about "feminists and SJW's". If someone's criticism of the franchise begins or even contains those phrases, I already know they're not interested in another point of view. "Forced diversity" is another phrase that makes me go red with rage. These people don't even realize just how socialized they are to view only one kind of hero/heroine. Anyway, I'm glad this discussion with actual thoughtful and diverse fans exist. I had to scrub my KZfaq notifications of all the entitled fanboy rantings. Not sorry for that either.

Great discussion you guys! Love the show.

Thank you for doing this show!

Well. I wasn't expecting all of *this* when I clicked over today, but I'm grateful for the honest conversation. I'm just some guy but, allow me to say a few words. First, and it's a sad day indeed when it actually needs to be stated outright, but the attacks on Kelly Marie Tran are flat out indefensible. Period, full stop. There's a conversation to be had about whether, and to what extent fans of a particular IP have the right to put forth their opinions on a product. I'm going to say it; Rian Johnson posting pictures saying, "Your Snoke Theory Sucks" and Kathleen Kennedy posing in tee shirts that say, "The Force is Female" is, frankly, *not helping matters.* There's an argument to be made that provoking fans in these kinds of ways invites pushback. But that is another conversation, for another day. I want to talk to, and about the ladies who told their stories on today's videos, because it was eye opening, painful and more than a bit terrifying. I'm here on SJU most days; I don't always comment, but I try to check in to see the shenanigans. There are a few other channels that I try to get to each day. On each of those channels, I have tried to make myself part of their community. If I can take Dan's analogy for a moment, I am (or at least try to be) one of the 9 people who will walk by, smile and say hello. But here is the thing. I'm also the guy who would wrestle to the ground the one person who chose to punch Dan in the face. In plain terms, we need to look out for one another. You see something, *Say* something. This is a pretty awesome group of commenters, so I'd be frankly shocked to see hateful, racist comments here, but Roth, Danielle, Roxy, I've got your backs, ladies! If I saw a hurtful or misogynistic comment, I would comment back (even at the risk of being called the dreaded White Knight). I'd report them. I'd do anything that language allows to make sure it's known that their comments are not welcomed. Wow. Didn't mean to put up a wall of text here. It's doubtful anyone will take the time to read it all, but the Internet is forever and I not only stand by these words, I'd proudly sign my name to it. Anyway..love you guys. Mike

This just makes me sad. Hearing about Roths experience had me especially shocked because I think the is one of the most likable people on the interwebs... I don't think that deleting your social media is the solution, but I understand why one would do that in this situation. I don't think that people that harass someone online or in real life do it because of their fandom, I think they have a bigger mental problem then just not liking a performance. I'm pretty sure people like that use social media as an outlet for their anger about their own life.

Thank you for taking the time to discuss these real issues that people deal with in regards to social media. You guys are an amazing team to stand up and we need more in the world to do this. I'm not sure what the answer is but more discussions like this and bringing it to the forefront is a step in the right direction.

Love this conversation. Love you guys!

Guys, excellent content as always. Question: don’t you think some of the blame falls on Lucasfilm’s initial response to the films detractors? Rian Johnson, JJ, Kathleen K., etc said anyone that didn’t like the movie must be sexist, unintelligent, racist, etc. I think some fans took that as a “call to arms.” Not saying I condone their behavior (or the abusive language), but don’t you think that escalated the hostility? How much easier would it have been for Rian Johnson to say, “well, some people are entitled to their opinion. If you didn’t like the movie, I’m sorry.”

I’m glad the convo is happening but I do wonder where this conversation was when Zack Snyder left social media bc people made fun of his dead daughter.

I think you guys are amazing, and 100% correct I know I've been scared to respond to comments I've seen that I don't agree with purely through fear of becoming a target so thank you so so much for being able to put yourselves out there and say what needs to be said in a respectful and thoughtful way. I really love this channel and seriously applaud the ability you guys have to make things fun and entertaining and also serious and informative.

Dan really said what I have been talking to people about in the last few years, how I feel these new generations have been slowly robbed of what I consider the opportunity of real empathy. They have spent their lives in glow of a computer screen in a void of human interaction that helps imprint and develop empathy, but we have also given people the platform to create their own digital reality and it often seems as if they determine what's values and priorities are important, its alienating, this technology that was supposed to bring the world together is driving us further apart as a species. I would like to thank Screen Junkies for taking the time to navigate and discuss such an important and impactful issue, keep up the good work :*)

Longtime SJ Fan. Roth: I only listened to IGN podcasts/videos because I cared about your opinion. I was so excited when I heard you were coming to the SJ community. Extremely disappointed that certain individuals were so incredibly rude to you. I have experienced ugliness as well and I know the difficulty of pushing through. You are one of my favorite reviewers and I hope that you continue to express your opinion unfiltered. Roxy and Danielle: I have not followed you as long as Roth, but I love your opinion and I feel bad you have been barraged with negativity. I love it when you guys are on SJU and love listening to you guys. I never take the time to comment on the videos you guys post and am sorry I do not add more positivity to your wonderful opinions. Keep it up guys. I’m apologize that 1/10 of the people out there give you a metaphorical punch in the face. Just know that you really improve the other 9/10 of our lives.

Dan just so you know you are the fan favorite since the start of screen junkies :)

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS CONVERSATION. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only recognizing that everyone online is a person with so many complexities and experiences, but it's good to be reminded that there are many rational people out there.

Just wanted to say I love your shows :-)

Good thing you're doing today. With great power comes great responsibility. By that I mean I'm sure a big part of your audience is quite young, and you're aware that by being an "entertainment" channel this kind of video is not "fun" but maybe necessary. And you're doing it.

Thank you for being courageous enough to bring up this topic! Sometime “fandoms” really need to re-evaluate themselves.

I’ve had multiple this week argue to me that opinions are facts because it is a fact that it is that person’s opinion. When we can’t tell the difference between fact and opinion, we lose all ability to communicate.

The cause of this new way of interacting is a combination of the self-esteem movement teaching us we're all special, and the fact that no one feels *heard* anymore. When you don't feel like people are listening or understanding you, you yell louder and become more aggressive. Self-esteem taught us we all deserve to be heard all the time because we're special. Social media has only magnified the problem. Oversensitivity has complicated it too