The Science of Internet Trolls Explained in a Simple Video
Everyone on planet Earth, and probably a few extraterrestrials by now, has encountered an infuriating internet user who pisses you off. This video explains what drives them.
As the video explains, studies of users who identify as “trolls” (a fact that already says a lot about how these users think) have shown that men tend to be highly sadistic. Taking joy in the pain of others gives them an incentive to argue or subvert.
The video further points out that being sadistic does not necessarily imply criminal behavior – it is appropriate to point out that many of us enjoy watching violent films or sports – but that behavior can be destructive when applied to the faceless Internet. users that trolls can’t see in an environment with no consequences.
At the end of the day, this video offers the same advice you’ve always heard: ignore the trolls, and they are more likely to leave you alone. It should be noted, however, that this video does not differentiate between general troll behavior and explicit stalking, nor does it provide any advice on what to do when a hostile user continues to stalk you online . However, understanding how they think is always a step in the right direction.
The Science of Internet Trolls | ASAP Science via Mary Sue