A keyboard warrior is a term used to describe a person who posts highly opinionated text and images online in an aggressive or abusive manner, often without revealing their own identity. They are individuals who use online platforms to say things that they would never say to someones face, and they have a sense of power and impunity from using online anonymity as a shield, which makes it easier for them to say hurtful things without much fear of retaliation.

Keyboard warriors are frequently encountered on political sites and in the comments sections of political articles. They are often seen as people who act tough and aggressive on a forum, social media, or in the comments section of a post or video. The term is derogatory and meant as an insult.

There are a number of reasons why people might become keyboard warriors. Some may do it because they are angry or frustrated, or perhaps because they feel bored, lonely, and isolated. Others might do it because they enjoy the feeling of power that comes with being able to say hurtful things.

However, the bitter truth that keyboard warriors must know is that, at the end of the day, negativity isn’t helpful or meaningful. The actual value of their words on screen is less than nothing if they are not writing from a professional, experienced view, or if they are not willing to engage with the content in good faith. When you are on the receiving end of the negativity, the best way to deal with keyboard warriors is to not engage with them.