ärritajat
ärritajat is a term used in Finnish online discourse to describe a person or a group that intentionally provokes or derails discussions by posting provocative, inflammatory, or contrarian comments. The word is a neologism in digital culture and is typically deployed in debates about online behavior, moderation, and civility. Its precise definition can vary between communities, but it generally denotes agents who seek to disrupt conversations rather than contribute constructively.
In practice, ärritajat are associated with tactics such as posing extreme or misleading questions, overstating positions,
The concept raises questions about online norms and moderation. Critics argue that labeling someone an ärritaja
See also: trolling, online harassment, digital civility, moderation.