The Science behind internet trolls.

[TheMailMan78]

Apparently internet trolls are sadists and psychopaths according to the study below.

Internet "trolls" — people who intentionally incite discord in online communities — may have a lot in common with real-life sadists, new research suggests.
In two studies conducted online, researchers examined personality traits and the online commenting styles of 1,215 people. The investigators found that Internet trolls tended to have personality traits related to sadism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism – a term used by psychologists to describe a person's tendency to deceive and manipulate others for personal gain. The link between trolling and sadism was the strongest out of all three traits, the researchers said.
So what could explain the links between trolling and sadism? Simply put, some people seem to enjoy being argumentative and purposefully disruptive, according to the researchers.

http://www.livescience.com/48128-internet-trolls-sadistic-personalities.html

Sounds to me whoever wrote this story and did this study got seriously butt hurt online. lol

 

[qubit]

This is true.

Talking about yourself there, mm?

 

[TheMailMan78]

This is true.

Talking about yourself there, mm?

Its far from true. Stop being a troll.

 

[qubit]

It's on a science website and it describes your behaviour on this forum perfectly, as everyone knows. Try not to be in denial about it, tsk.

And who the fuck are you to accuse anyone of being a troll?! You're the laughing stock of this place.

 

[TheMailMan78]

It's on a science website and it describes your behaviour on this forum perfectly, as everyone knows. Try not to be in denial about it, tsk.

And who the fuck are you to accuse anyone of being a troll?!

You are derailing my thread and calling me names. You are trolling. Please stop.

 

[qubit]

tsk, trying to turn it round ain't gonna work. You're the one with trolling issues here and everyone knows it. I see that little three month vacation you were given has once more not reformed you at all, tsk. Oh my, maybe there's another in order, hmmm?

 

[dorsetknob]

Its far from true. Stop being a troll.

Pot call Kettle Black

saw this thread and thought

""Thats the Mailman""

confirmed it when i viewed it

 

[qubit]

Pot call Kettle Black

I was thinking of that exact phrase!

 

[Ferrum Master]

Troll mode.

Holy... New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie

He's so fat, he should stop teaching others about living and look upon himself lol

 

[dorsetknob]

Perhaps one of our illustrious Mods can move this to general nonsense

 

[TheMailMan78]

tsk, trying to turn it round ain't gonna work. You're the one with trolling issues here and everyone knows it. I see that little three month vacation you were given has once more not reformed you at all, tsk. Oh my, maybe there's another in order, hmmm?

Pot call Kettle Black

saw this thread and thought

""Thats the Mailman""

confirmed it when i viewed it

Wow I didn't realize TPU was full of so many sadist and psychopaths. I mean in the article I posted you guys are falling right into the description. Maybe you guys should get some help.

Perhaps one of our illustrious Mods can move this to general nonsense

Why? This is as relevant as most the other threads in the Science section. Its you guys who are derailing it.

Can we please stay on topic?

 

[Ferrum Master]

Wow I didn't realize TPU was full of so many sadist and psychopaths. I mean the article I posted you guys are falling right into the description. Maybe you guys should get some help.

I am European still... so it looks reasonable to me...

 

[qubit]

Alas, he's still in denial, dorset. I can see another vacation coming his way sooner rather than later.

 

[rtwjunkie]

I can't believe how many gullible people there are on TPU! Don't you know TMM saw the humor in this, and even his answers are tounge in cheek? I think it's very clever how well he has baited a number of you into "trolling."

 

[dorsetknob]

I think it's very clever how well he has baited a number of you into "trolling."

Is that not good enough reason to move it to the General nonsense thread

 

[BiggieShady]

When I think about sociopath who is trolling this is what comes to mind:

 

[64K]

I can't believe how many gullible people there are on TPU! Don't you know TMM saw the humor in this, and even his answers are tounge in cheek? I think it's very clever how well he has baited a number of you into "trolling."

TheMailMan posts and a shitstorm of drama ensues. It's an art.

 

[qubit]

I can't believe how many gullible people there are on TPU! Don't you know TMM saw the humor in this, and even his answers are tounge in cheek? I think it's very clever how well he has baited a number of you into "trolling."

Yes, it would be nice to think it's all said in jest, but one can tell when it is - and I'm all for self-deprecating humour when it is, but this isn't.

Think about it, why would he get multiple 3 month bans if it was really all said in good humour? No some people are just pathetic trolls and get the punishment and humiliation that they deserve. There are a handful of others like this on this forum and it beggars belief how they don't get permabanned, just longish vacations.

 

[erocker]

This clearly fits under the "other" category in terms of sciences that is briefly described under the title of the Science and Technology forum. On a personal note, I find the article to be fascinating and relevant to my interests being an internet forum moderator. Being acceptable according to the scope of this sub-forum, I ask that everyone stay on topic.

Thank you for your cooperation.

 

[TheMailMan78]

This clearly fits under the "other" category in terms of sciences that is briefly described under the title of the Science and Technology forum. Being acceptable according to the scope of this sub-forum, I ask that everyone stay on topic.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Thank you Erocker for bringing order.

 

[Ferrum Master]

We shall just call it scientific TPU family drinking meeting then?

 

[erocker]

We shall just call it scientific TPU family drinking meeting then?

That may be better served for the "wine, health and you" thread.

 

[the54thvoid]

The internet is just one big playing field for pretty much any falsehood. The 'printed' anonymous word gives so many people the impression they can say what they want and it has no consequence - in that alone it is akin (but not really like) sadism or psychopathy. People that intentionally hurt other peoples feelings i.e. in threads, are assholes plain and simple. Sometimes people also go too far with what started as jest but don't know when to reel it back in.
Problem here is that we're not all native English speaking and nuances get lost. What I do know is that they way some people like to talk online would get them pretty much stabbed where I come from (we don't do guns - too impersonal). I try to speak with respect to folks here but if i do lose my rag it does mean i'm pissed off.

As for MM being a troll. He's not a troll, he's a mischievous little imp and like all written, toneless posts, is just misunderstood. Here's a hug for you you big old furball. (Can't find a hug emoticon - have a instead).

 

[R-T-B]

In complete seriousness, I agree with this study.

 

[qubit]

This clearly fits under the "other" category in terms of sciences that is briefly described under the title of the Science and Technology forum. On a personal note, I find the article to be fascinating and relevant to my interests being an internet forum moderator. Being acceptable according to the scope of this sub-forum, I ask that everyone stay on topic.

Thank you for your cooperation.

This new thread title is much more appropriate than the previous trolly one. Thanks for changing it.

The irony here is that he posted this to get at me, but it is indeed is a valid subject to talk about, as I've noted above.

Yup, trolling is basically a form of bullying and says much more about the troller's deficiencies and issues than their targets / victims. I've also dealt with idiots like this on other forums as a mod, so know first hand the challenges involved.