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Why internet trolls score high on dark traits

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The person calling you ugly in the comments section is not just having a bad day; they might be clinically terrible. Research profiling internet trolls reveals high concentrations of sadism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism. They utilize the anonymity of a keyboard purely to inflict distress, treating online harassment as a highly rewarding, recreational sport.

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Why internet trolls score high on dark traits
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