(Civilian) Social Commandeering (AKA Social Hijacking)
A phenomenon where individuals, under the guise of social righteousness, attempt to seize control of someone's work, career, or reputation. These groups believe their moral or social agendas should take precedence and use social pressure to enforce this belief. On the internet, they often target artists, podcasters, or other creators, demanding that they endorse specific agendas or censor certain content. This practice forces creators to speak with a voice other than their own, undermining their original goals and leading to severe repercussions, such as public shaming or career damage, if resisted. This can be seen as a form of reverse 'Virtue Signaling,' where the pressure to conform is imposed externally rather than expressed personally.
A phenomenon where individuals, under the guise of social righteousness, attempt to seize control of someone's work, career, or reputation. These groups believe their moral or social agendas should take precedence and use social pressure to enforce this belief. On the internet, they often target artists, podcasters, or other creators, demanding that they endorse specific agendas or censor certain content. This practice forces creators to speak with a voice other than their own, undermining their original goals and leading to severe repercussions, such as public shaming or career damage, if resisted. This can be seen as a form of reverse 'Virtue Signaling,' where the pressure to conform is imposed externally rather than expressed personally.
"After releasing a new virtual art exhibition, the host faced Social Commandeering when a vocal group demanded the removal of an artist they found controversial." "Wow, even here people are so risk averse!"
by Cygnostik May 27, 2024
Get the Social Commandeeringmug. When you can't do something yourself because the system wasn't designed for independence and you either have to talk to someone or more people aligned on the solution or ignore the problem and hope it goes away.
Socialism is when I couldn't answer all the test answers correctly without speaking to the lecturer.
Socialism is when I couldn't run the build my programming application without speaking to the lead developer
Socialism is when I couldn't renew my vehicle license without going to the licensing authority
Socialism is when I couldn't renew my passport without going to an agency or home affairs.
Socialism is when I could query my bank account transactions without calling someone at the bank.
Socialism is when I couldn't run the build my programming application without speaking to the lead developer
Socialism is when I couldn't renew my vehicle license without going to the licensing authority
Socialism is when I couldn't renew my passport without going to an agency or home affairs.
Socialism is when I could query my bank account transactions without calling someone at the bank.
by Patrick the Starfish001 June 23, 2021
Get the Socialismmug. An updated version of the medieval practice of publicly throwing stones at people in town squares. Using Social Media to chastise, insult, and punish for alleged acts, comments, or political affiliations that don’t align with the Social Media user.
Social Stoning occurs when frustrated with ones political position, then socially stoned the individual on twitter and facebook to taunt then for not having similar views.
by DonnyKidd October 9, 2019
Get the Social Stoningmug. Cyber Social Anxiety is a condition that someone has when they have a fear of socialising with others online possibly due to past experiences getting cyber bullied, doxxed, or even no reason at all.
Typically, those people may have little to no online presence, including no social media and may request not to have their pictures taken in case it shows up online where they would get made fun of.
Typically, those people may have little to no online presence, including no social media and may request not to have their pictures taken in case it shows up online where they would get made fun of.
“Why don’t you have an Instagram?”
“Because I have Cyber Social Anxiety.”
“What’s that?”
“Same thing with Social Anxiety but online.”
“Because I have Cyber Social Anxiety.”
“What’s that?”
“Same thing with Social Anxiety but online.”
by yourbestiefriendleo August 5, 2023
Get the Cyber Social Anxietymug. ( abbreviated soc-fie): a selfie specifically taken in order to be posted as the main picture on one's social media account like Facebook
by Sexydimma May 24, 2016
Get the social selfiemug. Free healthcare is socialism, and I want it!
by letsgong February 3, 2025
Get the socialismmug. ˈsō-shəl ˌdeməˈkrasē
A political system that balances capitalism with a strong commitment to social justice and welfare. It aims to regulate the market economy to prevent exploitation, reduce inequality, and guarantee fundamental rights like universal healthcare, education, and workers' protections. It believes democracy isn't just about voting but also about ensuring everyone has the real means to participate in society. Social Democracy tries to create a fairer society without dismantling capitalism entirely, promoting gradual reform over revolution.
You're a threat to everyone tho.
A political system that balances capitalism with a strong commitment to social justice and welfare. It aims to regulate the market economy to prevent exploitation, reduce inequality, and guarantee fundamental rights like universal healthcare, education, and workers' protections. It believes democracy isn't just about voting but also about ensuring everyone has the real means to participate in society. Social Democracy tries to create a fairer society without dismantling capitalism entirely, promoting gradual reform over revolution.
You're a threat to everyone tho.
Journalist: Are you a Communist?
Olof Palme: No, I am a Social Democrat.
Journalist: Are you a Socialist?
Olof Palme: Again, I am a Social Democrat.
Journalist: Soo, a Capitalist?
Olof Palme: Dumbass, I am apart of Social Democracy, I am in a Social Democratic party, and that means I am a Social Democrat.
Olof Palme: No, I am a Social Democrat.
Journalist: Are you a Socialist?
Olof Palme: Again, I am a Social Democrat.
Journalist: Soo, a Capitalist?
Olof Palme: Dumbass, I am apart of Social Democracy, I am in a Social Democratic party, and that means I am a Social Democrat.
by Bobert Bob Boberson August 10, 2025
Get the Social Democracymug.