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Digital Obsession

Behavioral patterns tied to compulsive digital engagement and reputational fixation.

When Obsession Doesn’t End: The Persistent Threat of Digital Fixation

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In the digital age, reputational harm doesn’t always come from a crowd—it can come from one person. One voice. One obsession. This article explores the unsettling reality of obsessive online attackers: individuals who fixate on a target, fabricate narratives, and refuse to let go. Their posts may begin as defamation, but over time, they evolve … Read more

When Online Obsession Becomes a Real-World Threat: The Hidden Risk to Victims and Their Families

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🛡️ When Online Obsession Becomes a Real-World Threat: The Hidden Risk to Victims and Their Families Obsession online isn’t just reputational—it’s existential. This article explores how digital fixation can escalate into real-world danger, especially when attackers project identity, distort narratives, and involve third parties. When defamation becomes a mission, victims and their families face risks … Read more

Escalation Risk: From Digital Obsession to Physical

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🧠 Introduction Escalation isn’t theoretical—it’s observable. When digital obsession intensifies, reputational harm can cross the boundary into physical risk. This article explores how fixation, frustration, and delusional logic drive attackers from online harassment to real-world targeting. Understanding escalation risk is critical for deploying legal safeguards, psychological insight, and systemic defense before harm becomes irreversible. In … Read more

When Obsession Goes Digital: The Anatomy of a Modern Defamation Spiral

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🧠 When Obsession Goes Digital: The Anatomy of a Modern Defamation Spiral In today’s hyperconnected world, reputational damage doesn’t require a courtroom—it only takes a tweet. This article explores a real-world scenario where one individual became the target of a relentless online obsession. The attacker wasn’t seeking money or fame. Instead, they were driven by … Read more