When you think of online drama, you probably picture teenagers feuding on TikTok. Yet, a quick scroll through Facebook reveals a surprise. You might find your aunt, grandfather, or retired neighbor embroiled in a heated comment war. The stereotype of the tech-averse senior is outdated. In fact, older adults are one of social media’s fastest-growing demographics. This increased connectivity has an unexpected side effect, drawing them into the same cycles of online drama as younger generations, but for different reasons.
