concern troll
The term "concern troll" describes a deceptive behavior often seen in online communities where someone pretends to be supportive but actually aims to undermine the group.
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Definition
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(internet slang, informal)A person who pretends to share the goals of an online group but expresses insincere concerns to disrupt or undermine the group.
Example
- The forum was disrupted by a concern troll who kept questioning the group's plans under the guise of worry.
- Beware of concern trolls who only aim to sow doubt and discord.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "concern troll":