I think that the internet has given everyone the opportunity to have a voice. Those of us in the mainstream who think our opinions are already well-understood or even mostly shared aren't as loud as the people who think their opinions are not being heard or not having an effect. In lots of social situations, these folks will feel inclined to make more noise to focus attention on their issues. In the case of the internet, physical social isolation is no longer an issue and so more people can see the opinions of folks who might not normally get their say. Since they're more adamant about their opinions than those of us who are somewhat comfortable in the acceptance rate of our worldview, they seem more present. Really, they're just louder.
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