Mike said he was bringing two six packs to the party, but he showed up with a Taker's Dozen: he drank one on the way
by anonymous July 9, 2022
Get the Taker's Dozen mug.A person who consistently responds to online provocations, unable to resist correcting errors, defending themselves, or engaging with trolls. The bait-taker is predictable: post something inflammatory, and they'll show up to argue. Their inability to ignore bait makes them a reliable source of engagement—and a target for those seeking reaction. Bait-takers keep the internet's outrage economy running.
"He's a classic bait-taker—sees a troll post and can't help himself. Ten replies later, he's still arguing, and the troll is laughing. Bait-takers fuel the internet's worst dynamics: they provide the engagement that provocateurs seek. The only winning move is not to take the bait—but bait-takers can't help themselves."
by Dumu The Void March 4, 2026
Get the Bait-taker mug.Someone who consistently falls for content designed to provoke anger—a reliable source of outrage engagement for platforms and provocateurs. Ragebait-takers are predictable: show them something infuriating, and they'll react. Their anger fuels the internet's attention economy; their comments generate engagement; their outrage is content. They're not just consumers of ragebait; they're part of its production.
Ragebait-taker "She's a serial ragebait-taker—sees something inflammatory and immediately posts a furious reply. She thinks she's fighting injustice; actually, she's generating engagement for the very system she hates. Ragebait-takers keep the outrage machine running. Their anger is fuel, and the machine never runs out."
by Dumu The Void March 4, 2026
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