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Terminal Tilt
Terminal Tilt
@terminaltilt@climatejustice.social  路  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

Being open about my identity attracts some of the worst people. YouTube comments can be ugly, especially when discussing anything that does not pertain to cis white men.

Today, I dealt with a private message on Mastodon that forced me to learn the term "sealioning."

Wikipedia defines it as "a type of trolling or harassment that consists of pursuing people with relentless requests for evidence... while maintaining a pretense of civility... likened to a denial-of-service attack targeted at human beings."

It is bad faith exhaustion tactics. If you see it, do not engage.

Link to Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sealioning

Link to comic: https://wondermark.com/c/1062/

(Comic: Wondermark by David Malki)

#TerminalTilt #Troll #Trolls #QueerCreator #DisabledCreator #Sealioning #OnlineSafety #Fediverse #Privacy #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #LGBT

A six-panel comic strip titled "Wondermark by David Malki!".

Panel 1: A woman says, "I don't mind most marine mammals. But sea lions? I could do without sea lions." A man beside her warns, "Don't say that out loud!"

Panel 2: A sea lion approaches and says, "Pardon me, I couldn't help but overhear..." The man says, "Now you've done it."

Panel 3: The sea lion says to the woman, "I would like to have a civil conversation about your statement. Would you mind showing me evidence of any negative thing any sea lion has ever done to you?"

Panel 4: Indoors, the woman says, "Go away." The sea lion replies, "There's no need to raise your voice, I'm right here. I'm just curious if you have any sources to back up your opinion?"

Panel 5: The couple is in bed. The woman says, "You're in my house." The sea lion stands by the bed and says, "You made a statement in public for all to hear. Are you unable to defend the statements you make? Or simply unwilling to have a reasoned discussion?"

Panel 6: At breakfast. The man says, "Told you, dude. Sea lions." The sea lion states, "I have been unfailingly polite, and you two have been nothing but rude." The woman says, "I am trying to eat breakfast." The sea lion concludes, "Very well. We shall resume in an hour."
A six-panel comic strip titled "Wondermark by David Malki!". Panel 1: A woman says, "I don't mind most marine mammals. But sea lions? I could do without sea lions." A man beside her warns, "Don't say that out loud!" Panel 2: A sea lion approaches and says, "Pardon me, I couldn't help but overhear..." The man says, "Now you've done it." Panel 3: The sea lion says to the woman, "I would like to have a civil conversation about your statement. Would you mind showing me evidence of any negative thing any sea lion has ever done to you?" Panel 4: Indoors, the woman says, "Go away." The sea lion replies, "There's no need to raise your voice, I'm right here. I'm just curious if you have any sources to back up your opinion?" Panel 5: The couple is in bed. The woman says, "You're in my house." The sea lion stands by the bed and says, "You made a statement in public for all to hear. Are you unable to defend the statements you make? Or simply unwilling to have a reasoned discussion?" Panel 6: At breakfast. The man says, "Told you, dude. Sea lions." The sea lion states, "I have been unfailingly polite, and you two have been nothing but rude." The woman says, "I am trying to eat breakfast." The sea lion concludes, "Very well. We shall resume in an hour."
A six-panel comic strip titled "Wondermark by David Malki!". Panel 1: A woman says, "I don't mind most marine mammals. But sea lions? I could do without sea lions." A man beside her warns, "Don't say that out loud!" Panel 2: A sea lion approaches and says, "Pardon me, I couldn't help but overhear..." The man says, "Now you've done it." Panel 3: The sea lion says to the woman, "I would like to have a civil conversation about your statement. Would you mind showing me evidence of any negative thing any sea lion has ever done to you?" Panel 4: Indoors, the woman says, "Go away." The sea lion replies, "There's no need to raise your voice, I'm right here. I'm just curious if you have any sources to back up your opinion?" Panel 5: The couple is in bed. The woman says, "You're in my house." The sea lion stands by the bed and says, "You made a statement in public for all to hear. Are you unable to defend the statements you make? Or simply unwilling to have a reasoned discussion?" Panel 6: At breakfast. The man says, "Told you, dude. Sea lions." The sea lion states, "I have been unfailingly polite, and you two have been nothing but rude." The woman says, "I am trying to eat breakfast." The sea lion concludes, "Very well. We shall resume in an hour."
Wondermark

#1062; The Terrible Sea Lion

This sea lion has made the rounds. Also, a clarification on the sea lion character. Updated reaction images are also available.

Sealioning - Wikipedia

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@rl_dane@polymaths.social replied  路  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

@terminaltilt

Wow, good to know that term. I've experienced it in person.

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