draamad
Draamad is a term used in some Dutch-language discussions to describe a performative pattern of drama in online spaces. The concept encompasses both individual posting behavior and collective dynamics in forums, social networks, and comment sections, where narratives of conflict and emotion are amplified beyond their initial context. In scholarly and media discussions, draamad is used to analyze how audiences and participants contribute to a self-reinforcing cycle of sensational storytelling.
Origin and use of the term are recent, reflecting online culture rather than a long-established theory. It
Impact and reception are mixed. Proponents argue that draamad helps explain why certain online discussions become
See also: online discourse, performative activism, digital culture.