Psychological study says internet trolls show all the signs of sadism

[Zafiro]

A review of two psychological studies published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences delved deeply into the personalities of social media mavens. Some 1200 of them, in fact.

The finding was stark.

Their behaviour had nothing at all to do with discussions, debating, or even particularly-strongly held beliefs.

“Both trolls and sadists feel sadistic glee at the distress of others,” the report states. “Sadists just want to have fun ... and the internet is their playground.”

Trolls scored high on what are called the “Dark Tetrad” indicators: Narcissism, Machiavellanism, psychopathy and sadism.

More: http://www.news.com.au/technology/o...-signs-of-sadism/story-fnjwnhzf-1227065458355

 

[martinbo]

Oh man, that explains so much about so many members we've come across over time.

 

[Zafiro]

Oh man, that explains so much about so many members we've come across over time.

There are no Psychological studies about me though....I'm just too...weird...a dead case.