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internet safety
Internet safety refers to practices and awareness around protecting oneself from online threats, harassment, deception, and manipulative behavior in digital spaces.
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In the Psycheverse
Psyche frames internet safety through the lens of troll psychology and deceptive online personas, drawing on their book *Trollipedia* to educate viewers on recognizing sock puppet accounts, manipulation tactics, and reactive abuse patterns. The focus is defensive—understanding why trolls operate (anonymity, narcissism, sadism) and how to identify and counter their strategies rather than engaging with them.
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Amanda Todd and the 'cappers': how online cruelty works
A discussion of the Amanda Todd case and the 'cappers'—an online community engaged in predatory behavior, blackmail, and harassment that led to her tragic suicide.
EP.932
The Sock Puppet Troll: A Cautionary Tale
Psyche discusses online trolling and sock puppet accounts, referencing a chapter from their book 'Trollipedia' about dealing with deceptive online behavior.
EP.1102
🐇 Rabbit Hole
Topics that frequently appear alongside internet safety
digital harassmentDigital harassment refers to intentional intimidation, abuse, or trolling directed at individuals or communities through online platforms and digital channels.predatory behaviorPredatory behavior refers to calculated, manipulative actions designed to exploit others for personal gain—commonly involving deception about identity, finances, or relationship status to target vulnerable individuals.online trollingOnline trolling is deliberate provocative behavior designed to disrupt, upset, or manipulate people in digital spaces, often involving fake accounts and coordinated harassment.community managementCommunity management in an online livestream context involves the policies, moderation tools, and interpersonal strategies used to maintain order, safety, and engagement within a chat or community space.anonymity effectsAnonymity effects refer to the psychological shifts that occur when people interact online without identified personal accountability—often leading to increased disinhibition, aggression, or behavior they wouldn't express under their real name.
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