In a recent article, Krzysztof A. Kowalczyk reflects on his visit to Bulgaria, where he noticed stickers at bank windows prohibiting entry with face-covering helmets and firearms. This observation leads him to comment on the prevalence of firearm permits in Bulgaria and draws a parallel to the growing issue of online anonymity. Kowalczyk argues that just as in Bulgaria where strict measures are in place to control access, the online world is now besieged by countless anonymous trolls and bots that engage in spreading misinformation.

Kowalczyk expresses his concern about how social media platforms have become dominated by these anonymous entities. Whether discussing support for Ukraine in its defense against Russia or Poland's involvement in SAFE, thousands of bots appear almost instantly, flooding platforms with terabytes of disinformation. This phenomenon has significant implications for public discourse, as anonymous figures leverage algorithms to shape narratives, often to the detriment of truth and factual representation. Such actions contribute to a toxic environment that encourages hate and conspiracy theories.

He emphasizes the impact of this disinformation campaign on individuals, citing a recent incident where a Polish ski jumper became a target of online hate and misinformation. Kowalczyk concludes by raising awareness about the urgency of addressing the infiltration of anonymous trolls and bots, advocating for a more informed and truthful public discussion framework that can counteract these destructive influences.