Cliqueing
The act of using clique mentality to gang up on a target—essentially, the Clique Mentality version of ganging up. Cliqueing involves leveraging in‑group cohesion to isolate, harass, or expel an outsider. It often happens without explicit coordination: members sense the group’s hostility and act in unison, reinforcing each other’s behavior. Cliqueing can be subtle (ignoring the target’s messages, downvoting everything they post) or overt (coordinated reporting, public mockery). Its power lies in numbers and in the target’s awareness that no one in the group will help them.
Example: “She noticed that every time she spoke, the regulars changed the subject. When she asked why, they all started mocking her for ‘seeking attention.’ Cliqueing: exclusion enforced by unspoken agreement.”
Cliqueing by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal March 28, 2026
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