Why do people forward heartwarming "true" stories and amazing "actual" photos in e-mail?

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Humans are naturally social creatures. We share stuff. This is just an extension of that into the digital world. That said, I have a “No FW” policy. If you forward me a picture, story, quotation, or anything of the sort, I personally visit your house with a rocket launcher that shoots chainsaws. And it won’t be pretty.

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