1. When I see an offensive comment directed to myself, I ignore it (reverse coded).

2. I am concerned about comments posted about me online.

3. When I read offensive comments, I really wonder if the authors may be right.

4. I know that offensive comments are written by the people whose opinion I have no need to care about (reverse coded).

5. Offensive comments on the Internet make me feel much less valuable.

6. I cannot ignore offensive comments.