Question

which statement primarily appeals to ethos, or character, to support the position that anonymity on the internet causes people to behave badly? facing no repercussions for their heinous acts, anonymous provocateurs are free to attack, mock, or threaten anyone they desire. while working as a journalist for an online newspaper, i grew tired of the unreasonably cynical, negative, and sometimes even threatening comments that were posted—anonymously—on our site.

Explanation:

Ethos appeals to credibility. The second statement uses the journalist's experience to add credibility.

Answer:

While working as a journalist for an online newspaper, I grew tired of the unreasonably cynical, negative, and sometimes even threatening comments that were posted—anonymously—on our site.