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Internet Trolls Really Are Horrible People
Narcissistic, Machiavellian, psychopathic, and sadistic.
By Chris Mooney
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The Internet is sadists' playground.
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In the past few years, the science of Internet trollology has made some strides. Last year, for instance, we learned that by hurling insults and inciting discord in online comment sections, so-called Internet trolls (who are frequently anonymous) have a polarizing effect on audiences, leading to politicization, rather than deeper understanding of scientific topics.
Hit the link for the full article, it's not a bad read.
