The Vicarious Vicious Keyboard Why do cruel posts go viral? And why does it feel so good when our own posts do?In this episode of Write of Passage, Vanessa Riley explores the dark psychology of the internet—the thrill of going viral, the temptation of vicarious living, and the rise of the “vicious keyboard.” From a childhood vocabulary word that unlocked the power of storytelling to a viral Instagram moment that revealed the addictive pull of social media, Riley reflects on human nature, online cruelty, and the consequences of digital pile-ons.Through scripture, storytelling, and insights from writing the pirate heroine Jacquotte Delahaye in Fire Sword and Sea, Riley asks a deeper question: have we become so comfortable behind a keyboard that we forget the humanity of the people on the other side?If the internet rewards outrage, how do we resist becoming part of the mob?This episode challenges listeners to pause before posting, reconsider the impact of our words, and reclaim the joy of stories that let us live vicariously—without destroying someone else in the process.Plus: this week’s book recommendations and upcoming events in Baltimore. https://open.substack.com/pub/vanessariley/p/the-vicarious-vicious-keyboard Vanessa Riley explores social media addiction, vicarious living, and the danger of the “vicious keyboard.” Keywords: Vanessa Riley, Write of Passage podcast, social media toxicity, online harassment, keyboard warriors, viral posts, internet culture, digital ethics, vicarious living, storytelling and human nature, Fire Sword and Sea, Jacquotte Delahaye, authors talking writing, social media addiction, online bullying, cancel culture, internet psychology, writing craft, book podcast, author commentary, Mahogany Books event, Baltimore author events

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#goodday #bluesky

"'Cause I need to watch things die
From a distance
Vicariously, I live while the whole world dies
You all need it too, don't lie"

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fandomless oc. mv. minors do not interact.

mature and nsfw / lewd themes will be present present, but media will be tagged.

he / him pronouns. heterosexual, but ever so slightly bicurious.

slightly selective, because of the writer’s very busy schedule. #vicarious is over 21.

Vicariously, I

@boom-studios.com #BoomStudios #InBloom @michaelwconrad.bsky.social @johnjpearson.bsky.social #Vicarious @thatryanparrott.bsky.social @eloelo.bsky.social

I don't watch movies anymore; I just catch YouTube shorts and recaps of a movie until I've seen enough important parts to feel like I've watched the whole thing. #movies #youtube #vicarious

Tool Tuesday #Tool #ToolBand #Lateralus #10000Days #Vicarious #Disposition #Prog #Rock #Music #ToolTuesday

The Five-Issue Sci-Fi Thriller Collected in VICARIOUS Vol. 1 TPB Imagine a life of limitless opportunity: wealth & luxury, lust & desire, danger & excitement... and all it will cost is letting someone live it for you.

The Five-Issue Sci-Fi Thriller Collected in @boom-studios.com's VICARIOUS Vol. 1 TPB by @thatryanparrott.bsky.social, @eloelo.bsky.social, @mattiaiacono.bsky.social, Luca Mattioni & @beccasee.bsky.social ft. cover by @urbanbarbarian.bsky.social #NCBD #Vicarious

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Definitely worthy of a deep dive, I feel this is enriching all of our lives, I personally cannot wait until you buy some hot chips. #vicarious

Top of the table today: Tool

Listening to it the only way it should be - loud - and right in the sweet spot between the speakers.

Happy Hump Day!

#music #vinyl #tool #vicarious

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#FridayFieldTrip #Virtual #Vicarious

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Vicarious embarrassment - Wikipedia

Protect nature.
Save nature.
Help nature.

Are we not ashamed? I am.

#Vicarious #Nature #Fremdschämen
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#vicarious

4 comic books laid out. Welcome to the Maynard 1 and 3 Flavor Girls 3 Spectrum 4

2 comic books laid out The Seasons 1 and 2

5 comics laid out Vicarious 1-5

Comic Haul from Yesterday.
I've really been enjoying #BoomStudios titles. #Vicarious is wild and #Flavorgirls is such a great magical girl adventure! #TheSeasons from #ImageComics has been interesting. I love a Sister story. #DarkHorseComics has me hooked with #WelcometotheMaynard.
#WarlordKitten

Definition of vicarious Explore the definition of the word "vicarious" with example sentences, synonyms, and related terms to improve your English skills.

vicarious
- Experienced at secondhand

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inks from Vicarious#3
@boom-studios.com
story written by @thatryanparrott.bsky.social
Have you read it?
#comicartist #eleonoracarlini #boomstudios #comics #vicarious

Indirectly acquired fear memories have distinct, sex-specific molecular signatures from directly acquired fear memories #ptsd #bystander #vicarious #vicariant #trauma #neurobiology

@vicariouspr.com Turns 8 today. Same age as my son funnily enough. It's been a wildly educational ride, and I can't wait for what the future holds.

#gdc2025 #videogames #gaming #videogamecompanies #vicarious

#Tool
#Vicarious

Featuring covers by @urbanbarbarian.bsky.social, @luanavecchio.bsky.social & @kvalerioart.bsky.social #NCBD #Vicarious #BOOMStudios #DiscoverYours

Justin Eyes His Ultimate Goal in VICARIOUS #5 (of 5) With his masterstroke just steps away, though, what will Justin be willing to sacrifice, and what lines will he cross to finally have it all?

Justin Eyes His Ultimate Goal in @boom-studios.com's VICARIOUS #5 by @thatryanparrott.bsky.social, @eloelo.bsky.social, Mattia Iacono, Luca Mattioni & @beccasee.bsky.social #NCBD #Vicarious #BOOMStudios #DiscoverYours

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Meaning of #vicarious PLEASURE 40 ALTERNATE;41 APPROXIMATION;EJ.Laura, did you see the twilight movie? No, but I took vicarious pleasur by reading the book... vicarious

Significado de #vicarious PLACER ALTERNO (APROXIMACION) EJ. Laura, did you see the twilight movie??? No, but I took vicarious pleasur by reading the book. .. vicarious

Justin’s Drawn Down an Even Darker Path in VICARIOUS #4 Justin is finally going home after the brutal attack that left him hospitalized... but he's not about to forgive and forget.

Justin's Drawn Down an Even Darker Path in @boom-studios.com's VICARIOUS #4 by @thatryanparrott.bsky.social, @eloelo.bsky.social, Mattia Iacono, Luca Mattioni, and @beccasee.bsky.social #NCBD #Vicarious #BOOMStudios #DiscoverYours

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*Non photography post*

Song of the day

"The universe is hostile, so impersonal
Devour to survive, so it is, so it's always been"

#Tool #music #vicarious

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This series is so good so far. I picked it up cause the covers are pretty but def worth the read! #comics #vicarious

I'll happily be following along #vicarious

What an accurate depiction of job hunting 😂 #comics #vicarious