"This routine reminds me of Jennifer Freyd's (1987) well-known concept of "DARVO": Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Oppressor, but with the twist that it does not begin with overt denial, under the false pretense of authentic inquiry. In the age of acronyms, naturally ( en homage) "BRODA" came to mind: Bait, Refuse Open Dialogue, and Attack-a manipulation pattern that weaponizes false-flag offers of mutuality with a potent combination of rage baiting, gaslighting, and opportunistic leveraging of goodwill."
"Bait. A seemingly innocent, open-minded remark presented with curiosity, even if also with some skepticism. The baiter exploits good-faith norms of conversation-the cheese in the psychological mousetrap. Refuse Open Dialogue. Once you attempt meaningful engagement, the manipulator turns it around, accusing you of saying something you didn't say, putting words in your proverbial mouth. Usually this is in line with their own ideology, and they continue to act as if they were try"
BRODA is a three-part online manipulation pattern: bait with feigned curiosity, refuse open dialogue once engagement begins, and launch attacks that invert roles. The bait exploits norms of good-faith conversation to lure a responsive and sincere interlocutor. When engagement occurs, the manipulator accuses the respondent of saying things they did not say, misattributes statements, and aligns those misattributions with their own ideology. Attacks can escalate into coordinated targeting by inviting others to join. Perpetrators may display Dark Triad or Dark Tetrad traits, while some participants are merely poor communicators requiring delicate handling.
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