Which of the following is the most likely reason people act more rudely in anonymous chat rooms than in live, in-person conversations?

• A. The perceived easing of social norms online makes rude language seem more acceptable.
• B. The absence of face‑to‑face cues and immediate feedback lowers social accountability, producing greater disinhibition.
• C. Platform features (usernames, follower counts) create attention incentives that sometimes reward provocative behavior.
• D. Text‑based, sometimes delayed exchanges reduce emotional resonance and increase the chance of misreading messages as rude.

Answer: (B)