Guilt Control

When someone uses guilt to try to control your behavior. Often seen in religion, politics and social media.

"I am not liking that Facebook post. They're just using guilt control to get you to annoy all your friends and family."
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A sample Facebook post using guilt control:

Like this definition if you have a heart. Ignore it if you hate god and love to watch puppies slowly drown. Don't let god and the puppies down. Or are you too chicken and faithless to like this? You're probably Unpatriotic too if you ignore this and move on to your frivolous life of frivolous things. See how many jerks do nothing while the patriotic, faithful, good people press 'like' to show the evil, godless anti-Americans what they really stand for. Stand up and like this now or sit down and let the world crumble in filth and despair.

Guilt Control by Butter Than Ever April 11, 2013

guilt-control 

When someone, or some party, attempts to use the concept of guilt (not necessarily actual guilt) in order to manipulate a person or people, into doing something that would be against their best interest. It's a tactic of manipulation that does not require actual guilt, just the presumption of guilt. Usage of the term asserts against the rhetorical trap of implied guilt, by summarily denying the implied guilt and exposing the guilt as an intended form of control.

party a: 10 years ago you got into that accident, and I know you say it wasn't your fault, but it's probably in our best interest if we never let you drive again.
party b: Your attempts at guilt-control are obvious, so please stop.

guilt-control by zerowarranty August 16, 2024