The central theme of the episode revolves around Madison and Christine's experience with online harassment, including the non-consensual sharing of explicit photos and ongoing stalking and harassment.
The issue of systematic online harassment, particularly against women human rights defenders, is highlighted as a significant challenge.
The episode explores the disturbing nature of online harassment and the creation of fake accounts to perpetrate such behavior.
The core topic of the episode revolves around Lily Chapman's experience with severe online harassment through a dedicated 'snark subreddit'.
The podcast episodes explore the complex and pervasive issue of online harassment, highlighting the experiences of individuals who have faced severe, relentless, and often coordinated attacks through social media, online forums, and other digital channels.
Specific examples of online harassment shown in the episodes include the creation of dedicated 'snark' communities to mock and criticize influencers An influencer's battle against her snark subreddit, the non-consensual sharing of explicit content and personal information Revenge Bytes, and the use of fake accounts, trolling, and threats to harass and sabotage victims Pretend: The Stalker - Part 1.
The episodes also delve into the broader societal impacts of online harassment, such as the challenges faced by content moderators What is Reddit really worth?, the gender-based nature of much of this harassment TEASER: I Am The GooseKing (w/ Ben Firke), and the difficulties victims often face in seeking legal recourse and support S20 E3: Don't Wake the Bear.