He claimed that his views developed as a result of visiting these sites.
Chat logs from the social platform Discord also contained discussions of a plan to carry out a mass shooting.
Still, the individuals who fall prey to violent, hateful rhetoric are often socially isolated in some way.
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He also posted flippant statements about his violent plans on Facebook shortly before committing the atrocity.
It can be easy for young people, in particular, to fall down online rabbit holes.
Amy Morin, LCSW
It’s normal to want to feel a sense of belonging.
Amy Morin, LCSW, says, “It’s normal to want to feel a sense of belonging.
What Is the Manosphere?
Theres a lot of overlap between the manosphere and the alt-right and far-right communities.
Other incels have often praised Rodger in the years since and portrayed him as a martyr.
The term incel, meaning involuntary celibate, has been in use for almost 30 years.
However, theres a great deal of overlap between the far-right and the manosphere.
But what can we do?
What Are the Signs to Look Out For?
Something else to watch out for is young men blaming other peopleor groups as a wholeor their shortcomings.
With incels, in particular, theres certain slang used by the community.
What Can You Do if You Have Concerns?
Online radicalization is something that we cant turn a blind eye to.
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