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A new University of Chicago Department of Sociology study has found that the Facebook group \u201cOverheard at UChicago\u201d is, in fact, the University\u2019s most neutral, objective group discussion forum With class and house pages typically dominated by requests for apartment sublets, plugging of RSO events, and the gleeful shitposting of rising first-years before matriculation, Overheard\u2019s frequent use as a forum for tense issues, both campus and beyond, made it the perfect campus Internet community to explore. Carried out earlier this year, the study made waves as soon as it started. Given the typical nature of the Internet in general, the results took many by surprise \u201cOne would expect red herrings, ad hominem attacks, and poorly channeled outrage to reduce both the quality of one\u2019s Internet experience and capacity for rational discussion,\u201d explained Mahrez. \u201cInstead, we found that these three worked in tandem as a \u2018mutually assured destruction\u2019 and actually convinced everyone to be nice to each other.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI normally go on Overheard to see if there are any new Dean Boyer sightings or novel expressions of misery, but watching the arguments is really cool too!\u201d exclaimed second-year Jordan Spitzer. \u201cIt\u2019s a miracle how they remain objective and focused for at least 20 minutes or so \u2013 even Sosc discussion doesn\u2019t stay on topic for that long.\u201d<\/p>\n Lastly, the administration seemed to be pleased with the results of the study.<\/p>\n \u201cThis study showcases the positive steps this administration has taken to protect a free exchange of ideas and intellectual discourse,\u201d By Nico Aldape May 2, 2016 A new University of Chicago Department of Sociology study has found that the Facebook group \u201cOverheard at UChicago\u201d is, in fact, the University\u2019s most neutral, objective group discussion forum. . \u201cThis conclusion appears to confirm my team\u2019s research and the anecdotes I hear from students,\u201d said professor and study conductor Melissa Mahrez. \u201cGiven any future instance of social media outrage, the study shows it will be handled quietly and maturely.\u201d With class and house pages typically dominated by requests for apartment sublets, plugging of RSO events, and the gleeful shitposting of rising first-years before matriculation, Overheard\u2019s frequent use as a forum for tense issues, both campus and beyond, made it the perfect campus Internet community to explore. Carried out earlier this year, the study made waves as soon as it started. Given the typical nature of the Internet in general, the results took many by surprise\u2014 \u2013 except Mahrez. \u201cOne would expect red herrings, ad hominem attacks, and poorly channeled outrage to reduce both the quality of one\u2019s Internet experience and capacity for rational discussion,\u201d explained Mahrez. \u201cInstead, we found that these three worked in tandem as a \u2018mutually assured destruction\u2019 and actually convinced everyone to be nice to each other.\u201d Undergraduate sStudents at the University, many of whom are active on Overheard at UChicago, had a variety of reactions to the study, especially to the finding Mahrez outlined. \u201cI normally go on Overheard to see if there are any new Dean Boyer sightings or novel expressions of misery, but watching the arguments is really cool too!\u201d exclaimed second-year Jordan Spitzer. \u201cIt\u2019s a miracle how they remain objective and focused for at least 20 minutes or so \u2013 even Sosc discussion doesn\u2019t stay on topic for that long.\u201d Lastly, the administration seemed to be pleased with the results of the study. \u201cThis study showcases the positive steps this administration has taken to protect a free exchange of ideas and intellectual discourse,\u201d readsaid a statement from Dean of the College John W. Boyer in a statement released today. \u201cIn Democracy in America, Tocqueville wrote that equality of opportunity was fundamental to any functioning society. 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