Sadfishing, where the quest for attention converges with the complexities of genuine distress in the vast ocean of social media.
In this episode, we navigate the turbulent waters of Sadfishing and its modern manifestations across platforms like TikTok.
Explore how seeking connection intertwines with manipulating empathy, and discover the thin line between scepticism and compassion as we decipher the intentions behind emotional online posts.
Sadfishing: The intentional exaggeration of pretending to go through a hard time to get the notice and attention we desire. ---
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