“Playing Social Media” Mentality

A broader version of the “Playing Discord” mentality, applied to platforms like X/Twitter, Reddit, Instagram, and TikTok. It describes the attitude that social media interactions are not real—that harassment, doxxing, and mobbing are just “playing,” and victims should simply log off if they can’t take it. This mentality allows perpetrators to avoid accountability by dismissing their own actions as unserious while treating the harm they cause as the victim’s problem. It is a common justification for gangharassment and cancel campaigns.

“Playing Social Media” Mentality Example: “After they drove her off the platform, they celebrated in private chats: ‘She’s so dramatic, it’s just Twitter.’ Playing social media mentality: treating destroyed lives as entertainment.”

by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal March 28, 2026

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Playing Defense

When someone actively interrupts, blocks, or derails another person’s attempt to flirt, rizz, or joke their way into someone’s heart. Usually done in group settings or livestreams, this is the playful art of stopping your friend from “cooking.” You’re not protecting anyone from danger—you’re protecting them from success.

It’s like being a romantic goalie: your entire job is to stop their shot from landing.

“I was trying to talk to her at the party, but Chris kept playing defense like I owed him rent.”

“Lacy always plays defense when Marlon starts rizzing—it’s like she trains for it.”

“Bro stop playing defense and let me cook.”

by genzluv July 19, 2025

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Playing monkey

When a person is saying random bits of information or throwing out quotes about a situation that they heard from another person. A person normally does this when they are involved in something stressful/scary that they feel they can't talk about. Drinking alcohol and terrified laughter are also common when "playing monkey."

"In August, 2023 a lot of people were "playing monkey"?" -Vancouver, WA

by Elliejj28 July 25, 2025

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