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Keene Effect

The "Keene Effect" refers to a disturbing online phenomenon in which an individual becomes the target of relentless internet trolling and harassment by malicious individuals seeking to compromise their online presence and personal information. This campaign of trolling often involves distributing sensitive details, such as private documents, personal information, or pictures, through websites like Doxbin or other malicious platforms, leaving the victim vulnerable to various forms of harassment, cyberattacks, and even the infamous practice of "Pizza Bombing."

The term "Keene Effect" originated from a notorious online trolling incident that involved a person known as "Keene." The trolling campaign against Keene escalated to the point where the attackers not only engaged in typical trolling behaviors but also orchestrated "Pizza Bombing" by ordering numerous unwanted pizzas to their address without their consent or knowledge. This act caused significant inconvenience and discomfort to Keene, leading to the association of the term with similar malicious trolling efforts involving the distribution of personal information and the infamous pizza pranks.
Example 1:
Person A: "Did you hear about the poor guy who got hit with the Keene Effect?"
Person B: "Yeah, it's terrible! Those trolls went as far as ordering dozens of pizzas to his house. Just imagine how stressful that must have been."

Example 2:
Person A: "I've been extra careful about my online privacy after witnessing the Keene Effect happening to others."
Person B: "That's a smart move. Protecting your personal information is crucial these days."

Example 3:
Person A: "The Keene Effect is no joke. It can ruin someone's life and lead to real-world consequences."
Person B: "Exactly, online anonymity can embolden trolls to commit cruel acts without facing immediate repercussions."
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Keen Effect

When you start talking shit when you famous but you didn't do anything nor giving credit to someone and start losing subscribers.
I made a youtube channel and got 100k subs by copying other people's code from Github and now I got Keen Effect.
Keen Effect by OhYeSorry November 22, 2020
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