Evaluation, Judgment & Critique - Internet Callouts

Here you will find slang used for internet callouts, highlighting terms people use to expose, criticize, or shame others online.

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Evaluation, Judgment & Critique
troll [noun]

(computing) someone who posts hostile, irrelevant, or offensive comments on a website or social media to annoy others

Ex: Engaging with trolls only encourages them to continue their disruptive behavior .
bot [noun]

a person who behaves in a scripted, dull, or unoriginal way, like an automated program

Ex: She 's posting the same comments every day ; total bot energy .
to mald [verb]

to overreact with anger or frustration, often humorously

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to ratio [verb]

to receive significantly more replies or quote tweets than likes on a post, indicating public disagreement or criticism

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glowie [noun]

someone suspected of being a government agent, informant, or undercover operative in online spaces

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a person who seeks attention, influence, or popularity by associating with trends, celebrities, or influencers

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a person who behaves aggressively or argues online but avoids confrontation in real life

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KYS [sentence]

a hostile or insulting message typically sent online

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a popular trend or movement that people join mainly because it is fashionable

Ex: Do n't follow the bandwagon ; do what you actually like .
catfish [noun]

a person who creates a fake online identity to deceive others, often in dating or social media contexts

Ex: That profile is probably a catfish using someone else 's photos .

a user, usually male, who constantly replies to posts in a cringy, unwanted, or condescending way

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to take a break from online activity or drama, especially when overly absorbed in social media or internet arguments

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derp [interjection]

used to indicate a foolish, silly, or clueless action or moment

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derpy [adjective]

silly, goofy, or awkward in a funny way

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