Quoted from robbiedoo:I hate hearing that, like it's some sort of catchall that justifies any rude or offensive behavior.
Many people try to conduct themselves in a genuine manner, and if these people want to have discussions in a forum that reflects that, they shouldn't be denied because 'Its the internet'.
I'm sure if you want to find forums for offensive jokes or insults, there actually are forums for those purposes - and that's all good. But this one is supposed to be about pinball.
You may want to fix your quote. Beelzeboob said "It's the internet" not Shimoda. I'm guessing you highlighted that inside Shimoda's quote of it and the site attributed it incorrectly.