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What I also find is people aren't so willing to be open about their opinions in the group for fear of judgement and also can be afraid to disagree with what the group thinks. I hate it how the mob always tends to agree with something, no matter how wrong it is, like making a cruel joke about someone.
But isn't a mob a like-minded group by definition? If a group of people is in disagreement, it's not a mob. I said above that I like to experience the feelings of a group (listening to live music or watching a parade are very poignant events for me and I often cry). That's why I am scared of ever being near a real mob, like a riot. Those feelings would terrify me.
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But isn't a mob a like-minded group by definition? If a group of people is in disagreement, it's not a mob. I said above that I like to experience the feelings of a group (listening to live music or watching a parade are very poignant events for me and I often cry). That's why I am scared of ever being near a real mob, like a riot. Those feelings would terrify me.
Yep, that's why I call them a mob, because that's what they often turn into!
That's why the authorities were often wary of more than even three people getting together to demonstration.
For me, I generally prefer talking to someone one on one. Especially if it's a large group, it can get annoying trying to keep up with the convo.etc.
Although I do like socialising in groups at parties/dinners etc, especially when the alcohol and laughs flow.
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