• kava@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    engaging with something is perpetuating it. that’s how rage-bait works. the more people comment the more it spreads. content doesn’t have to be good, it just needs people to engage with it

    • splinter@lemm.ee
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      4 hours ago

      I see why you’re getting at, but I think you’re mistaken.

      Rage-bait works by evoking a reaction. It spreads because people become incensed and then feel the need to share the reason for their anger.

      This is the opposite of reaction. It is a calm response to the OP explaining why they are reacting to rage-bait and inviting them to reconsider their posting.