Quote of the Day

“The Internet’s coupling of anonymity and controversy sparks a chemical reaction that produces plenty of stupidity, with heat as a common by-product. Mean-spirited just doesn’t seem to cover the deplorable viciousness that seems to pour from many comment threads.” — Las Vegas CityLife Editor Steve Sebelius, on the tendency of contemporary discussion to “go from zero to ‘fuck you!’ in 3.2 seconds,” particularly on the Web.