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in·ter·net f-ck·wad syn·drome,
n.

an internet disorder where the patient, while acting under the anonymity of an internet ident-ty, proceeds to act in a manor both disparaging and embarr-ssing if said individual were to conduct himself in such a way in rl.

the pathology of this disorder stems from the intoxicating effect of freedom from repercussion when violating societal values and morals anonymity can provide. with no perceived penalty for prep-b-scent, immature behaviour, weaker individuals lose all inhibition, and proceed to mindlessly annoy, har-ss, abuse, and -ssault their peers whilst online.

the pathology is succinctly described through john gabriel’s greater internet f-ckwad theory (penny arcade; “green blackboards (and other anomalies)”; 2004/03/19)

symptoms include, but are not limited to:

·trolling;

·posting irreverent, shallow criticisms or comments on youtube;

·arguing with an admin on any site;

·liberally using racial slurs;

·backing up the use of racial slurs with equally racist rationalizations;

·creating and distributing spam; and

·being a minor on the internet.

treatment requires an immediate intervention and disconnection from any internet feed, as this is the sole vector of internet pathogens, including text forms, and send b-ttons.

abbreviated by the initialism (ifs), and also known as anonymous -sshat syndrome (aas)
dude, i was watching a pretty awesome video online, and some -sshat has to comment, “this is the greatest piece of sh-te since your mother brought you into this world”. what an -sshole; if he/she flew their mouth off like that in the real world, they would be eating people’s fists regularly. i pity these losers; they suffer from internet f-ckwad syndrome.