THE INTERNET IS SCARY
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The Algorithm: The invisible puppet master shaping what we see to maximize engagement regardless of impact - it learns your vulnerabilities to keep you scrolling, clicking, and sharing.
The Algorithm
Unlike our other personas, the Algorithm isn’t human – yet it might be the most influential force shaping online behavior. Think of it as an invisible broker, constantly watching, learning, a…
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January 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The Algorithm: The invisible puppet master shaping what we see to maximize engagement regardless of impact - it learns your vulnerabilities to keep you scrolling, clicking, and sharing.
The Stalker: Fixated pursuers who refuse to accept boundaries, treating digital persistence as license for ongoing surveillance - what they frame as dedication is actually a form of abuse.
The Stalker
Among the dangerous personas we’ve explored, the Stalker represents a uniquely invasive threat. While Trolls seek reaction and Scammers pursue quick profits, Stalkers fixate on specific targe…
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January 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The Stalker: Fixated pursuers who refuse to accept boundaries, treating digital persistence as license for ongoing surveillance - what they frame as dedication is actually a form of abuse.
The Troll: Chaos agents who derive entertainment from provoking emotional responses and derailing productive conversations - they celebrate rather than regret when they cause distress.
The Troll
Where Scammers seek money and Grifters pursue power, Trolls chase something more abstract: reaction. They deliberately provoke emotional responses from others, finding entertainment in the disrupti…
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January 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The Troll: Chaos agents who derive entertainment from provoking emotional responses and derailing productive conversations - they celebrate rather than regret when they cause distress.
The Grifter: Building elaborate schemes of trust exploitation, they start with genuine value before gradually mixing in fraudulent claims - they sell salvation rather than solutions.
The Grifter
Where Scammers strike quickly and move on, Grifters play a longer, more sophisticated game. They build communities, cultivate authority, and create ecosystems of trust – all to enable sustained exp…
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January 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The Grifter: Building elaborate schemes of trust exploitation, they start with genuine value before gradually mixing in fraudulent claims - they sell salvation rather than solutions.
The Scammer: Digital predators running constant experiments in deception, using artificial urgency to bypass critical thinking - they play the numbers game, knowing some percentage will fall for it.
The Scammer
Just as pickpockets and con artists operate in physical spaces, Scammers prowl the digital world looking for victims. Unlike Grifters who build elaborate long-term schemes, Scammers focus on quick …
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January 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The Scammer: Digital predators running constant experiments in deception, using artificial urgency to bypass critical thinking - they play the numbers game, knowing some percentage will fall for it.
The Influencer: Transforming their personality and lifestyle into a product, manufacturing parasocial relationships - they sell feelings rather than things, blurring authenticity and performance.
The Influencer
Where Creators focus on producing specific content and Builders craft tools, Influencers craft themselves into products. They transform their personalities, lifestyles, and daily experiences into c…
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January 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The Influencer: Transforming their personality and lifestyle into a product, manufacturing parasocial relationships - they sell feelings rather than things, blurring authenticity and performance.
Anonymous: Masters of shifting identity who actively resist being tracked or profiled - their motives range from self-protection to manipulation, making them challenging to evaluate.
Anonymous
In the digital world, true identity can be as fluid as water. While many users maintain consistent personas across platforms, Anonymous actively cultivates uncertainty about who they are. This isn&…
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January 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Anonymous: Masters of shifting identity who actively resist being tracked or profiled - their motives range from self-protection to manipulation, making them challenging to evaluate.
The Guardian: Working tirelessly to protect individual privacy, security and digital rights - they fight to preserve the internet as a space for empowerment rather than exploitation.
The Guardian
In a digital landscape rife with threats and exploitation, Guardians stand as defenders of individual privacy, security, and digital rights. These cybersecurity researchers, privacy advocates, and …
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January 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The Guardian: Working tirelessly to protect individual privacy, security and digital rights - they fight to preserve the internet as a space for empowerment rather than exploitation.
The Builder: The engineers and developers crafting our digital infrastructure with a commitment to transparency and community benefit - they hold immense power but choose to use it ethically.
The Builder
While Creators shape content and Digital Citizens inhabit online spaces, Builders construct the very foundations of our digital world. They are the engineers, developers, and technical architects w…
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January 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The Builder: The engineers and developers crafting our digital infrastructure with a commitment to transparency and community benefit - they hold immense power but choose to use it ethically.
The Creator: Building genuine value through expertise and craft, Creators focus on their work rather than personal brand - but platform pressures can tempt them to compromise quality for attention.
The Creator
In the vast landscape of digital content, Creators stand out as the architects of value. Unlike Digital Citizens who primarily consume content, or Influencers who focus on personal brand, Creators …
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January 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The Creator: Building genuine value through expertise and craft, Creators focus on their work rather than personal brand - but platform pressures can tempt them to compromise quality for attention.
The Digital Native: Those who find their primary social connections through digital spaces, sometimes because physical spaces present barriers.
The Digital Native
Digital Natives thrive online, seeking genuine connections due to personal circumstances. They navigate digital spaces thoughtfully, fostering communities and advocating for digital safety.
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January 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The Digital Native: Those who find their primary social connections through digital spaces, sometimes because physical spaces present barriers.
The Digital Citizen: The everyday person just trying to live their life online - their authentic engagement makes them both valuable community members and tempting targets for manipulation.
The Digital Citizen
At the heart of the internet’s vibrant ecosystem is its most numerous yet often overlooked participant: the Digital Citizen. These are the everyday people who make up the vast majority of onl…
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January 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The Digital Citizen: The everyday person just trying to live their life online - their authentic engagement makes them both valuable community members and tempting targets for manipulation.
"You really think someone would do that? Anonymously provoke reactions that make problems worse for a laugh?"
December 17, 2024 at 8:15 PM
"You really think someone would do that? Anonymously provoke reactions that make problems worse for a laugh?"
Some of these drones are sent up by people to deliberately stir moral panic. We wrote about that sort of behavior here ⬇️
December 17, 2024 at 8:11 PM
Some of these drones are sent up by people to deliberately stir moral panic. We wrote about that sort of behavior here ⬇️
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December 17, 2024 at 2:40 PM
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