But, the internet has lowered the bar, allowing us to feel safe from society and be able to connect with people who don't want to be found out either, which brings its own security.

Correct this is one of the reason, I can vent out on internet about my life and not get judged. Imagine in real life people can use that data against me. On internet, nobody knows behind your avatar. However some emotions can be handled through this. But some positive emotions get suppressed if not expressed in the real life.