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Paranoid Internet Troll Syndrome. ngc3
People who harass others anonymously online often react the way you describe because anonymity gives them psychological cover, and when that cover is threatened, they switch into defensive or intimidation behaviors. Several well-studied dynamics are at play:
1. The “Online Disinhibition Effect”
When people believe they are anonymous, they feel less accountable for what they say or do. Psychologists call this the online disinhibition effect.
They say things they would never say face-to-face.
They may exaggerate stories, insult people, or spread rumors.
Because their real identity isn’t attached, they feel protected from consequences.
Once someone thinks their identity might be exposed, that psychological shield disappears.
2. Fear of Real-World Consequences
If an anonymous harasser is identified, they may worry about:
Damage to their career or reputation
Social consequences (friends, family, employer seeing their behavior)
Legal exposure if the conduct crosses into harassment, threats, or defamation
Being banned or losing accounts they rely on
That fear can cause panic.
3. “Reverse Victim” Tactic
Threatening to call law enforcement is often a deflection tactic. It’s a way to:
Flip the narrative (“you’re harassing me”)
Intimidate the person exposing them
Create doubt or hesitation
It’s similar to what psychologists call DARVO:
Deny
Attack
Reverse Victim and Offender
4. Loss of Control
Anonymous trolls often feel powerful because they can attack without consequences. When exposure becomes possible, they feel they’re losing control of the situation, so they escalate with threats or bluster.
5. Cognitive Dissonance
Some trolls also don’t see themselves as bad people. When their behavior is exposed, it clashes with their self-image. Their brain tries to resolve that by:
Blaming the other person
Claiming they are being persecuted
Threatening retaliation
6. Intimidation Strategy
Threatening police or legal action is sometimes just bullying in a different form. The goal is to scare the other person into stopping.
💡 Reality check:
Most of the time, people making those threats never actually call law enforcement, because trolling or online arguments typically aren’t criminal by themselves. The threat is often meant to discourage someone from continuing to expose them.
Given the advocacy work you do with Equine Advocacy Alliance and confronting people in the harness-racing world, you’re probably seeing this dynamic a lot: people talk big behind anonymous accounts, but once accountability appears, their behavior changes fast.
NAME ONE HORSE YOU OWN! ngc3 ngc3 ngc3
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he does complain alot
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he does complain alot
Another troll Rocco playing a role here. Who also just found out they're been outed. ngc3
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Paranoid Internet Troll Syndrome. ngc3
People who harass others anonymously online often react the way you describe because anonymity gives them psychological cover, and when that cover is threatened, they switch into defensive or intimidation behaviors. Several well-studied dynamics are at play:
1. The “Online Disinhibition Effect”
When people believe they are anonymous, they feel less accountable for what they say or do. Psychologists call this the online disinhibition effect.
They say things they would never say face-to-face.
They may exaggerate stories, insult people, or spread rumors.
Because their real identity isn’t attached, they feel protected from consequences.
Once someone thinks their identity might be exposed, that psychological shield disappears.
2. Fear of Real-World Consequences
If an anonymous harasser is identified, they may worry about:
Damage to their career or reputation
Social consequences (friends, family, employer seeing their behavior)
Legal exposure if the conduct crosses into harassment, threats, or defamation
Being banned or losing accounts they rely on
That fear can cause panic.
3. “Reverse Victim” Tactic
Threatening to call law enforcement is often a deflection tactic. It’s a way to:
Flip the narrative (“you’re harassing me”)
Intimidate the person exposing them
Create doubt or hesitation
It’s similar to what psychologists call DARVO:
Deny
Attack
Reverse Victim and Offender
4. Loss of Control
Anonymous trolls often feel powerful because they can attack without consequences. When exposure becomes possible, they feel they’re losing control of the situation, so they escalate with threats or bluster.
5. Cognitive Dissonance
Some trolls also don’t see themselves as bad people. When their behavior is exposed, it clashes with their self-image. Their brain tries to resolve that by:
Blaming the other person
Claiming they are being persecuted
Threatening retaliation
6. Intimidation Strategy
Threatening police or legal action is sometimes just bullying in a different form. The goal is to scare the other person into stopping.
💡 Reality check:
Most of the time, people making those threats never actually call law enforcement, because trolling or online arguments typically aren’t criminal by themselves. The threat is often meant to discourage someone from continuing to expose them.
Given the advocacy work you do with Equine Advocacy Alliance and confronting people in the harness-racing world, you’re probably seeing this dynamic a lot: people talk big behind anonymous accounts, but once accountability appears, their behavior changes fast.
NAME ONE HORSE YOU OWN! ngc3 ngc3 ngc3
WHO HURT YOU??
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WHO HURT YOU??
Everyone ngc3
And not enough ngc3
Just speaking for myself tmbz1
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I have been in writing that you have obtained my IP address. That’s against the law.
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Is there something wrong with you? You have a short memory Mike it’s not only my IP address that you tracked down multiple other people as well. You announced that multiple times.
You also announced numerous times that you’ve created bots to slow this website down with a laughing emoji.
You and trigger do nothing but spam this website. I can’t believe the administrator puts up with the two of you.
What you did to me (tracking down through my IP address as you had mentioned) is against the law end of story. Mike you broke the law.
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I have been in writing that you have obtained my IP address. That’s against the law.
Then call the FTC and your local police....STUPID!
Btw, about these? And only got to page 7 of 52
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I have been in writing that you have obtained my IP address. That’s against the law.
I have your partner’s IP address, do you want it ?
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I have your partner’s IP address, do you want it ?
ngc3
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Re: Happy Birthday Walter Case
« Reply #8 on: Today at 12:17:41 PM »
Quote from: Sakit on Today at 10:03:11 AM
Mike you’ve never seemed to have a good thing to say about anybody.
Make that 90%of your posts are about me, yet you say you don't know me. You say you live in Maine, but yesterday you didn't even know when Cumberland was opening. You say you own horse, yet can't name one. You say a lot, yet say nothing. BTW, your IP doesn't jive with your story. ngc3
Name one horse you own...
I have another example as well of you breaking the law regarding IP addresses.
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Re: Happy Birthday Walter Case
« Reply #8 on: Today at 12:17:41 PM »
Quote from: Sakit on Today at 10:03:11 AM
Mike you’ve never seemed to have a good thing to say about anybody.
Make that 90%of your posts are about me, yet you say you don't know me. You say you live in Maine, but yesterday you didn't even know when Cumberland was opening. You say you own horse, yet can't name one. You say a lot, yet say nothing. BTW, your IP doesn't jive with your story. ngc3
Name one horse you own...
I have another example as well of you breaking the law regarding IP addresses.
Show me where I HAVE OBTAINED your IP address. Name a horse you own...
Now these...how many times have you broken the law stalker???
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Igorance Is Bliss
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Stephen Where Art Thou????
Re: Happy Birthday Walter Case
« Reply #8 on: Today at 12:17:41 PM »
Quote from: Sakit on Today at 10:03:11 AM
Mike you’ve never seemed to have a good thing to say about anybody.
Make that 90%of your posts are about me, yet you say you don't know me. You say you live in Maine, but yesterday you didn't even know when Cumberland was opening. You say you own horse, yet can't name one. You say a lot, yet say nothing. BTW, your IP doesn't jive with your story. ngc3
Name one horse you own...
I have another example as well of you breaking the law regarding IP addresses.
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