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The digital realm does introduce remoteness[1] too though -and there isn't the possibility of immediate repercussions (as one can find in the physical world).

Additionally, the number of people who trespass digital properties are very few, relatively speaking and could be compared to scofflaws, drunk drivers, etc. but, and this is the big but, their impact is asymmetrical. They can have an effect on large numbers of people.

Despite that, I do agree that culture can be changed in a generation.

[1] It's impersonal and removed.



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