noun
- the coordinated action of a group of internet users to target a specific online post, user, or community with mass voting, commenting, or harassment
Usage: internet slang; often considered a form of online harassment
Examples
- The subreddit was accused of brigading after hundreds of users suddenly appeared to downvote posts.
- Social media platforms have policies against brigading to protect users from harassment.
- The forum moderators noticed unusual voting patterns that suggested brigading was occurring.
- Online brigading can quickly overwhelm smaller communities with unwanted attention.
- The website implemented new rules to prevent brigading between different user groups.
- Coordinated brigading campaigns often target controversial posts or discussions.