Why Do Trolls Troll
The Psychology Of The Cyber Troll
No doubt you’ve encountered them online. Mostly hanging out in forums and groups dedicated to specific subjects. You’ll find them online in religious groups, political groups, and other specialized groups. They will be an anti-whatever group they are trolling. It’s the cyber troll.
First, let’s define trolling. “In scientific literature, internet trolling is defined as malicious online behavior, characterized by the aggressive and deliberate provocation of others. “Trolls” seek to provoke, upset and harm others via inflammatory messages and posts.” Quote from TheConversation.com
The desire to hurt others and the sense of superiority they feel towards the target motivate cyber trolls. Sadism is one of the key factors involved in trolling. The person experiences pleasure from being cruel and demeaning others.
What is a sadist? Someone with Sadistic Personality Disorder.
