Are Internet Trolls Made, Not Born?

Thread starter jedishrfu
Start date May 28, 2017

In summary, "Trolls are made not born" refers to the idea that trolls are created through various environmental, psychological, and societal factors. Some of these factors include negative online interactions, anonymity, lack of consequences, and a need for attention or validation. While anyone can potentially become a troll, certain traits such as low self-esteem, aggression, and a desire for power may make someone more susceptible. Trolls may be aware or unaware of their behavior and its impact on others, but preventing or addressing trolling behavior involves educating individuals, creating consequences, promoting empathy, and encouraging positive online interactions.

May 28, 2017

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May 28, 2017

dlgoff

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Yea. One needs one of these:

May 28, 2017

Drakkith

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Indeed. Trolls are usually perfectly normal people who run the full spectrum from naughty to nice.

1. What does it mean when we say "Trolls are made not born"?

When we say "Trolls are made not born", we are referring to the idea that trolls are not a naturally occurring species or race, but rather they are created through various environmental, psychological, and societal factors.

2. What are some of the factors that contribute to the creation of a troll?

Some of the factors that contribute to the creation of a troll include negative online interactions, anonymity, lack of consequences for their actions, and a need for attention or validation.

3. Can anyone become a troll, or are there certain traits that make someone more susceptible?

While anyone can potentially become a troll, there are certain traits that may make someone more susceptible. These include low self-esteem, a tendency towards aggression or impulsiveness, and a desire for power or control.

4. Are trolls aware of their behavior and the impact it has on others?

In some cases, trolls may be aware of their behavior and the impact it has on others, but they may not care or may even enjoy causing harm or eliciting a reaction from others. In other cases, they may not fully understand the consequences of their actions due to a lack of empathy or perspective-taking skills.

5. How can we prevent or address trolling behavior?

Preventing or addressing trolling behavior involves a multi-faceted approach. This can include educating individuals about the impact of their actions, creating consequences for trolling behavior, promoting empathy and understanding, and encouraging positive online interactions and communication.