EP.932
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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.
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Psyche discusses online trolling and sock puppet accounts, referencing a chapter from their book 'Trollipedia' about dealing with deceptive online behavior.
Original TransmissionsIn this brief episode segment, Psyche addresses the topic of online trolling and deceptive practices, specifically focusing on sock puppet accounts. They discuss how they've been receiving more attention lately, both positive and negative, but note that much of the trolling seems to be coming from a single individual using multiple fake accounts. The conversation touches on how this has actually improved their chat experience overall, as the community has become more supportive. Psyche references their book 'Trollipedia' which contains a dedicated chapter on sock puppet trolls, suggesting this is a topic they've explored in depth. The discussion appears to be both personal reflection and educational content about recognizing and dealing with online deception.
An exploration of the psychology behind online trolling, examining motivations like anonymity, narcissism, and sadism, with focus on tactics like reactive abuse and strategies for protection.
This episode appears to deal with a doxxing incident involving someone named Crackodana, with the host managing chat moderation and discussing channel security.
Psyche thanks subscribers for their support and discusses her decision to keep Jamie as a mod, praising Jamie's Cowboys for their welcoming presence in the community.
Host Psyche/Trix becomes upset after banning a regular participant "Canada Dry" for 24 hours for $25, then refunding the money when Canada Dry complained, only for Canada Dry to leave immediately after being unbanned.
Psyche discusses the importance of establishing and enforcing house rules in digital communities, comparing online spaces to physical homes.
A chaotic livestream episode where the host discusses missing regular participants and attempts to summon absent friends back to the show.
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