In person,Paul is very mild-mannered and kind.However,his posts in anonymous chatrooms are sometimes explicit and offensive in nature.Why would this be the case?

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Anonymity can cause individuals to feel a sense of deindividuation, or a loss of their sense of self and accountability. This can lead to a willingness to engage in behaviors that they normally would not in face-to-face interactions. Paul's behavior in anonymous chatrooms may be a manifestation of this phenomenon.

In Person,Paul Is Very Mild-Mannered and Kind