Redes sociales e interacciones suspicaces: El caso de Amino

This article analyzes the sociotechnical dynamics that emerge on the digital platform Amino through a virtual ethnography, supported by online participant observation and a conceptual literature review. The study examines how anonymity, participation in thematic communities—including those related to the Yaoi genre—and the circulation of sensitive content shape youth interactions, particularly when minors access these spaces without supervision or adequate digital literacy. The findings reveal practices such as the creation of fictional identities, exposure to inappropriate sexual or romantic narratives, the rapid formation and dissolution of affective bonds, and difficulties in distinguishing between fiction and digital self-representation. These dynamics expose scenarios of vulnerability that can influence socialization processes in environments where identity is fluid and access control is limited. The analysis underscores the need to foster critical digital competencies and strengthen adult guidance to help young users mitigate risks and engage safely within increasingly complex virtual communities.