Skepticism is sorely lacking these days. Did X treat Y this way? Y said that is what happened

[usajumpedtheshark]

and suddenly a large number start trashing X and anyone who defends Y is stupid. Another group says there is no way Y did that and X is just causing trouble. And both groups get mad at skeptics who point out that we really don't have enough information to believe X or Y. Social media seems to encourage this kind of jumping to conclusions and taking sides. It it seems more like asocial media as it seems to encourage non critical thinking skills.

[regnaD kciN]

1. The fact is, I can think of at least THREE high-profile situations that would fit your description..

...and I suspect most people would be quick to decide 100% in favor of X or Y in each situation, depending entirely on their own political/social worldview.

[multigraincracker]

2. Very true, just ask any

divorce lawyer.

[TwilightZone]

3. I'm skeptical of pretty much everything, especially online.

I generally assume something isn't true until proven otherwise. It saves a lot of time.