Sealioning
- “what is sealioning”
- “sealioning origin”
- “is asking for a source sealioning”
- “sealioning vs debate”
01 · Side by side
Side by side
Comparison sheet
| Aspect | Sealioning | Concern trolling |
|---|---|---|
| Feigns | Curiosity | Allegiance |
| Claims to be | An outsider | An insider |
| Demands | Evidence | Restraint |
| Exit move | 'Why so hostile?' | 'I'm just worried.' |
02 · Which one you meant
Which one did you mean?
In shortReaders who land here meaning Sealioning rather than Concern trolling are usually searching for phrases like “what is sealioning”, “sealioning origin”, “is asking for a source sealioning”.
Concern Trolling
- “what is concern trolling”
- “concern troll meaning”
- “is criticism concern trolling”
- “where does troll come from”
03 · Which came first
Which came first
In shortConcern trolling. 2005 — In use in online forums, evolved from 'concerned troll'.
- 2005
Concern Trolling. In use in online forums, evolved from 'concerned troll'.
- 19 September 2014
Sealioning. Wondermark strip #1062, 'The Terrible Sea Lion', publishes: a woman says she dislikes sea lions, and one follows her home demanding a reasoned discussion while insisting it is unfailingly polite.
04 · Read either one