You have to figure the majority of people that hold these opinions want them heard. What's the point to being sexist and racist if you can't wear it proudly? And if you're into that kind of nonsense, why not spout it at every given opportunity?
The other reason that people tend to be more outspoken is they can get away with it on the internet. What reason would they have to hide -- they don't face consequences like being ostracized for their beliefs. People DON'T go around doing the same thing in real life because they tend to face social consequences for their actions.
I know I do the same thing -- I'm probably more blunt and unapologetic here than in real life because I don't have much incentive to sugar-coat my words. The only difference being that I don't subscribe to radical convictions like those people.
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