I hope that is the case, but I'm not convinced it will be. It really seems like most people are using the internet to connect with more people like themselves, which seems to be leading to an overall reduction in the amount of tolerance people have for differences.

There are certainly pockets of increased respect and caring, but I'm afraid those are the exception and not the rule.

(I fully admit to being cynical and pessimistic, so it may just be my muddled worldview showing through.)