12 questions to ask yourself before commenting online

 By 
Chloe Bryan
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12 questions to ask yourself before commenting online
Are you sure you want to do this? Credit: Getty/Lili Sams/Mashable Composite

Ah, the comments section.

It's where the Internet -- in all its terrible glory -- weighs in on the hottest issues of the day. And after you read a particularly incendiary article, you too may be tempted to weigh in.

Not so fast, champ.

Before you leave your magnum opus in that comment field, take a deep breath and ask yourself these questions. With a little introspection, you may be able to avoid an ugly feud or a lot of embarrassment.

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