This chapter examines how anger and apathy shape Ringwood’s digital public sphere and everyday democracy. It explores the rise of the “Ringwood Crime Watch” Facebook group, where residents began sharing crime reports, CCTV footage, and suspicions of strangers, blurring boundaries between vigilance and public shaming. Despite low crime rates, online discourse amplified fear and distrust, creating an image of a community under threat. The chapter then turns to debates over housing developments in Hightown and Moortown, where citizens expressed frustration and resignation toward distant decision-makers. Through these intertwined narratives, the chapter reveals how fragmented communication, limited local journalism, and powerless governance foster emotional extremes—anger toward institutions and apathy toward participation—capturing the fragile state of local democracy in a platform-driven environment.