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==Common CA Tactics== | ==Common CA Tactics== | ||
* Directed Insults can be simple name calling to portray someone as bad, evil, criminal or indecent. Directed insults in the public square are easily recognizable as attempts to tarnish someone’s image or social standing, many times by insulting their immutable physical characteristics or condemning their accomplishments. | * Directed Insults can be simple name calling to portray someone as bad, evil, criminal or indecent. Directed insults in the public square are easily recognizable as attempts to tarnish someone’s image or social standing, many times by insulting their immutable physical characteristics or condemning their accomplishments. | ||
* Smears often consist of ad hominem attacks in the form of distortions, half- truths or even outright lies. The attackers may involve double- speak, raising false accusations, spreading innuendo or deliberately misinforming others about the opponent's morals, integrity or public image | * Smears often consist of ad hominem attacks in the form of distortions, half- truths or even outright lies. The attackers may involve double- speak, raising false accusations, spreading innuendo or deliberately misinforming others about the opponent's morals, integrity or public image. | ||
* Fake Accusations are deliberate false claims made with the intention of damaging the person reputation and credibility. | * Fake Accusations are deliberate false claims made with the intention of damaging the person reputation and credibility. | ||
* Exaggerations are another form of character attack in which certain traits, actions or events related to the targeted person are being amplified to create a distorted and negative image. | * Exaggerations are another form of character attack in which certain traits, actions or events related to the targeted person are being amplified to create a distorted and negative image. | ||
* Revealing Private Information is a deliberate tactic is especially powerful at invading privacy and attempting to spin narratives to hurt or harm the targeted person. | * Revealing Private Information is a deliberate tactic that is especially powerful at invading personal privacy for intimidation and attempting to spin narratives to hurt or harm the targeted person. | ||
==Victim-Victimizer Strategy== | ==Victim-Victimizer Strategy== | ||