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The Rise of Digital Punishers

Published February 13, 2026, 09:23
The Rise of Digital Punishers

The article discusses the phenomenon of “digital punishers,” individuals who use social media to denounce and “punish” others, often based on dubious information or without due process. The author argues that this phenomenon is deeply problematic, as it replaces institutions and justice with spectacle and superficial judgment. It points out that a lack of trust in institutions has led to the rise of these “punishers,” who often operate without accountability and based on expediency or personal dislikes. The article emphasizes that the concern is not the highlighting of problems, but the way it is done, with unfiltered information and selective documents, leaving a stain on those targeted.