What is Larp Radar?
A rhetoric analysis tool that measures the posture, not the person. We quantify performative language patterns so you can read between the lines of the performative internet.
How it works
1. Paste text
Drop in any post, tweet, thread, or bio. We analyze the words, not the author.
2. 11-score engine
Our deterministic engine evaluates 11 distinct rhetoric dimensions, from buzzword density to guru energy.
3. AI context
Optional AI analysis adds nuanced context, detects satire, and generates a plain-English summary.
Our rules
No defamation
We analyze rhetoric, not people. No personal attacks, no character judgments.
Rhetoric only
Scores reflect linguistic patterns. We never claim to know someone's intentions.
Anonymized by default
All analyses strip identifying information. Names and handles are not displayed.
Community moderation
Users can flag content for review. We take removal requests seriously.
What we detect
Every analysis produces 34 sub-scores that feed the overall Larp Radar Index.
Posture Score
Measures performative authority claims and 'trust me' energy.
Buzzword Inflation
Detects overuse of trendy terms without substance.
Credibility Gap
Flags claims that lack evidence or verifiable backing.
Guru Energy
Identifies cult-leader-style rhetoric and messianic framing.
Humble Brag
Spots false modesty layered over self-promotion.
Vagueness
Measures how much content says nothing while sounding profound.
Fake Operator
Detects 'operator' cosplay without operational substance.
Manufactured Scarcity
Flags artificial urgency and FOMO-inducing language.
Clout Farming
Identifies engagement-bait tactics and clout-chasing patterns.
AI Slop Score
Detects AI-generated content passed off as original thought.
Brainrot Index
Measures terminally-online rhetoric and meme-speak density.
Victim Complex
Detects persecution framing and martyrdom narratives.
Toxic Positivity
Flags forced optimism and hustle platitudes.
Revenue Cosplay
Identifies fake income claims and lifestyle flexing.
Network Theater
Spots relationship commodification and access-selling.
Identity Hijacking
Detects co-opting identity for unearned authority.
Survivorship Bias
Flags personal success generalized as universal advice.
Echo Chamber
Detects us-vs-them tribal signaling and in-group pandering.
Controversy Bait
Identifies deliberate provocation engineered for engagement.
Emotional Manipulation
Detects weaponized emotional storytelling designed to drive action.
Fake Scarcity/Time
Flags fabricated deadlines and countdown pressure tactics.
Authority Stacking
Identifies piling on credentials and titles for unearned trust.
False Dichotomy
Detects forced binary choices used to shut down nuance.
Fortune Cookie
Flags shallow platitudes dressed as profound wisdom.
Screenshot Flex
Spots dashboard and revenue screenshots used as social proof.
CTA Spam
Detects excessive calls to action crammed into a single post.
Thread Farming
Identifies bookmark-bait threads optimized for saves over substance.
Lifestyle Flex
Flags beach-and-laptop photos used to prove business success.
Fake Vulnerability
Detects performed openness designed to build trust for a sales pitch.
Metric Inflation
Flags impressively large numbers presented without meaningful context.
Guru Pricing
Identifies inflated value anchoring against a 'discounted' price.
Transformation Story
Spots before/after narratives engineered to sell a method or course.
Social Proof Stack
Detects stacking testimonials and follower counts for credibility.
FOMO Engineering
Flags deliberate fear-of-missing-out triggers in rhetoric.
Frequently asked questions
Disclaimer
Larp Radar is a rhetoric analysis tool, not a fact-checker or character assessment system. Scores are based on linguistic pattern matching and should not be treated as definitive judgments about any individual. Use responsibly.