If you don't have anything nice to say, say it in the comments section Accountability is a powerful tool. Being held accountable for one's actions can greatly influence how individuals make decisions, and social responsibility is based on how society interacts with behavior. When it comes to the Internet, anonymity often dissolves that responsibility. The Internet offers numerous benefits, including access to a tremendous amount of information, communication, and access to educational tools. There are also numerous social outlets and ways to connect with a seemingly unlimited number of people. However, this natural ability to express opinions and beliefs is not without repercussions. Many times, the content is found in the comments section of In his article, The Online Disinhibition Effect, Dr. John Suler reveals an in-depth analysis of this new trending behavior. Dr. Suler classifies the online disinhibition effect in two ways. The first way, benign disinhibition, "... can indicate an attempt to better understand and develop oneself, to resolve interpersonal and intrapsychic problems or to explore new emotional and experiential dimensions of one's identity" (Suler). The second way, he labels as toxic disinhibition, which he describes, “…may simply be a blind catharsis, a fruitless repetition compulsion, and an enactment of unpleasant needs without any personal growth” (Suler). While there are possible positive outcomes from benevolent disinhibition, much of what is seen online, such as cyberbullying and what has been labeled “trolling”; defined as the act of posting inflammatory, derogatory, or inflammatory messages in public forums (Zhuo), the results of toxic message boards, discussion groups, and comments sections are often overwhelmed with people posting bullying, lewd, and often extremely offensive comments , in an attempt to upset other commentators and draw attention to themselves (Timpane). They intentionally disrupt what should be considered a forum for respectful communication between like-minded individuals. Instead, comment sections are flooded with negative posts and heated discussions. Many people attempt to defend their opinions and beliefs, only to be humiliated and disrespected through often ignorant and hateful comments. Some websites have disabled comments sections due to individuals trolling the Internet and looking for ways to ignite controversy by making intentionally rude and crass arguments against