In the attention economy, engagement is king. But this simple truth leads to a troubling reality: the most inflammatory, divisive, and emotionally manipulative content often rises to the top while …

Follow-back schemes are an organizing tactic of trolling and disinformation networks and you should not participate in them.

China's military uses social media and AI for psychological warfare and influence operations.

Scammers exploit emotional responses by staging fake animal rescues on social media, misdirecting funds and harming animals in the process.

Follow-back schemes are an organizing tactic of trolling and disinformation networks and you should not participate in them.

For some strange reason, people across America began to notice that thousands of automobile windshields were dotted with teeny-tiny pockmarks.

The drone hoax and why YOU MUST NOT SHINE LASERS INTO THE SKY.

Sophisticated scams targeting YouTube creators compromise channels through fake partnerships.

Rules lawyering exploits community guidelines, undermining shared values. Protect communities by recognizing bad faith and prioritizing healthy interactions over rigid enforcement.

Rules lawyering exploits community guidelines, undermining shared values. Protect communities by recognizing bad faith and prioritizing healthy interactions over rigid enforcement.

Real values endure despite inconvenience, shaping your character and guiding you through life’s challenges.

Substack is just a posting platform like any other; readers must critically assess expertise, claims, and emotional manipulation.

The dynamics of social media can unintentionally lead to severe harassment; influencers must wield their power responsibly.

There are many projects, and many are sekrit. This particular one has to do with tackling identity verification in a way that works across a distributed web, doesn't invade the verified's privacy (to ...

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The dark side of online influence isn’t always intentional. Sometimes it emerges from the natural dynamics of social media, where a single complaint can transform into an avalanche of harassm…

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Poe’s Law highlights online communication challenges, where intent must be clear to prevent misunderstandings, allowing extremist views to thrive under ambiguity.

Bluesky empowers users with choice through customizable feeds, breaking the control of traditional algorithms, promoting healthier online spaces and user well-being.

Scammers exploit victims' vulnerabilities through recovery scams, offering false promises and fees for fund recovery. Understanding their tactics can help prevent further victimization.

Romance scams exploit emotional vulnerabilities, manipulating victims through trust-building tactics. Protect yourself by recognizing red flags, avoiding financial discussions, and seeking help if targeted.

The internet’s ideal of open discourse has devolved into a battleground. Avoid debating core values, engaging with trolls, and demanding evidence for basic rights.

False flag trolls wear your team’s jersey while scoring own goals – here’s how to spot the players trying to sink your movement from within.

The internet’s ideal of open discourse has devolved into a battleground. Avoid debating core values, engaging with trolls, and demanding evidence for basic rights.

Follow-back schemes are an organizing tactic of trolling and disinformation networks and you should not participate in them.