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A form of trolling that relies on provoking a reaction and then amplifying that reaction to cause further distress. The reactive troll doesn’t just make offensive posts; they target individuals, poke them until they respond, then use the response as a springboard for escalation—sharing it, mocking it, reporting it, or using it to justify further harassment. Reactive trolling turns the target’s own frustration into fuel for the troll, creating a feedback loop where the harder the target tries to disengage, the more the troll escalates.
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