RE: Immupharma is pure gold.1 Feb 2026 12:47
Cauldstream7 see below that I posted yesterday. Iāve been trying to advise actioned the implications in an attempt to curtail the abuse. You can imagine the impact this can have on anyone.
Definition of Abuse: Abuse includes name-calling, threats, intimidation, mocking, and trolling designed to cause emotional distress, regardless of whether a nickname is used.
Impact: Being targeted, even under a pseudonym, can lead to serious psychological harm, including anxiety, fear, and a feeling of being trapped or powerless.
Types of Harassment: This includes "piling on" (many people attacking one person), doxxing (sharing private information), and receiving persistent, unwanted messages.
2. Legal and Practical Implications
Criminality: Harassment and malicious communications are illegal, even when the perpetrator and victim are using fake names or nicknames.
"Course of Conduct": For behaviour to legally qualify as harassment, it often requires a "course of conduct" (two or more related occurrences), but a single, extremely threatening message can still be prosecuted as a malicious communication.
Admin Visibility: On many platforms, administrators and moderators can see the IP address or the "actual" profile connected to a nickname, allowing them to take action against the real person behind the accoun