Internet Trolls Are Narcissists, Psychopaths and Sadists

[SeaBreeze]

Study about the real life personalities of internet trolls...http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog...rolls-are-narcissists-psychopaths-and-sadists

 

[Warrigal]

If I read this, will it be like looking into a mirror? :fingerscrossed:

 

[SeaBreeze]

Silly girl! :hair:

 

[Ina]

I guess evil infiltrates everything given time. We'll just have to learn to recognize them when we run into them. SAD

 

[oakapple]

Not really evil I think, but people with problems.

 

[Ralphy1]

Some of my best friends are trolls...

 

[Warrigal]

Thanks, Ralphy. :excited:

 

[Ralphy1]

Yes, I immediately thought of you...

 

[Falcon]

I know a couple who are coming pretty close to becoming one.

 

[oldman]

Thanks for the link. I often wondered what an 'internet troll' was. I guess that I am just not with it.

 

[Davey Jones]

RE:They conducted two internet studies with over 1,200 people.

I dont believe that proves anything,trolls are everywhere,anytime,anyday.
The people that answer these troll are just as guilty as being one themselves.

 

[Ina]

:trolls::boo:

 

[oakapple]

Do they live under bridges?

 

[metasegue]

This caught my eye:
"Both trolls and sadists feel sadistic glee at the distress of others. Sadists just want to have fun ... and the Internet is their playground!"So next time you encounter a troll online, remember a few things. (1) These trolls are some truly messed up people and (2) it is your suffering that brings them pleasure, so the best thing you can do is ignore them.

I agree with he former but as to the second... I think the best thing you can do is attack them. Makes me feel better.

 

[Ina]

Metasegue, I agree with your second entry!!! :hit::grrr:

 

[QuickSilver]

Meh.... it's all subjective... If someone disagrees with someone and argues their point and it makes someone mad... then they are a troll? I've seen that happen. It's got to be more than that..