You know what, Katie is fucking right and the only reason we think otherwise is because the idea that what happens online "doesn't matter" or "isn't real" is baked into our social fabric despite all evidence otherwise.
the thing about describing someone as "awful online but delightful in-person" is that every single time it just means the person is putting up a facade IRL where it's only a matter of time until the facade starts cracking.
if a person is telling you that they are awful, you should believe them.
