Why do others fall to the ground and attack? Uncovering the psychology and data behind online violence
In recent years, "aggression" (a behavior that maliciously attacks, belittles, or even bullies others online or in real life) has become a hot topic. Whether they are celebrities, Internet celebrities or ordinary people, they may become targets of attacks. Why is this behavior so common? This article combines the hot events and structured data of the entire network in the past 10 days to analyze the reasons behind it.
1. Review of popular events: "falling attack" cases in the past 10 days

| event | Involving people/groups | Attack type | heat index |
|---|---|---|---|
| A celebrity was ridiculed for her outfit | Entertainment artist A | appearance shaming | 852,000 |
| Internet celebrity's live broadcast overturned and was ridiculed by the crowd | Blogger B | Devaluation of ability | 627,000 |
| Students were bullied online due to academic performance | Ordinary netizen C | personal attack | 335,000 |
| E-sports players were “sprayed” for their mistakes | Player D | career denial | 489,000 |
2. Why do “falling attacks” occur frequently? Three core reasons
1.Anonymity and low cost: In an online environment, attackers often hide their identities without having to bear real consequences. Data shows that 78% of malicious comments come from anonymous accounts.
2.group polarization effect: When negative emotions are amplified, individuals tend to follow group behavior. For example, in a celebrity incident, the first negative comment triggered more than 12,000 subsequent offensive messages.
3.psychological compensation mechanism: Some people gain a sense of superiority by belittling others. Psychological research shows that 30% of attackers suffer from low self-esteem or life stress.
3. How to deal with "falling attack"? Digital advice
| coping strategies | effectiveness | Applicable scenarios |
|---|---|---|
| Respond calmly and show grace | 65% | public figure |
| Legal rights protection, report and account ban | 89% | serious assault |
| Ignore attacks and focus on yourself | 72% | Ordinary netizen |
4. Reflection: What can we do?
As ordinary Internet users, we need to be wary of the "keyboard warrior" mentality to avoid becoming a part of the perpetrators. Platforms should also strengthen auditing. For example, the "AI malicious comment interception system" recently launched by a social software has reduced offensive content by 37%.
Finally, rememberThe essence of "falling attack" is the projection of the perpetrator's weakness, rather than the value definition of the attacker. I wish cyberspace would be less violent and more rational.
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