Live Like the World is Dying Don't Get Doxxed!
Nov 14, 2025
Diving deep into the alarming world of doxxing, the hosts unravel its different levels, from soft to hard dox. They explore the motives behind this disturbing practice, including political intimidation and harassment. Discover how seemingly innocent protest photos can lead to exposure. Valuable strategies for digital hygiene are shared, along with precautions for maintaining physical safety. The conversation highlights the evolving nature of doxxing, extending beyond just right-wing actors, and emphasizes the importance of community support and self-care after experiencing doxxing.
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Understand What Doxing Is
- Do understand doxxing as publishing personal information to cause distress or harm.
- Do distinguish soft, mid, and hard doxxing to evaluate risk and response.
Doxing As A Scare Tactic
- Doxing is used as a coordinated scare tactic to mobilize followers into harassment.
- Publicizing someone's info often functions as an implicit call to action rather than an explicit one.
Lock Down Your Social Media
- Do curate your social media: set accounts to private and avoid linking your real name to photos.
- Do use pseudonymous emails and privacy-focused providers like ProtonMail for non-professional accounts.
