There are mean and hurtful people all over the Internet, and you can finally get a glimpse into Internet troll psychology with this fascinating infographic.
Presented by bestpsychologyschoolsonline.com, this infographic not only features some horrifyingly amusing anecdotes about Internet trolls, but also why they might act out the way they do and what normal Internet users can do to ignore them or even fight back. It’s worth a read for the simple reason that it could really improve your online interactions and overall browsing experience.
From the anecdotal story of a grandmother of seven trolling a five year old or trolls encouraging suicide, to explorations of how online anonymity can change a person’s behavior to good tips on how to deal with them, brushing up on Internet troll psychology is a surprisingly enriching experience.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Internet Trolls
- The rise of internet trolls and toxic behavior on the internet requires disruptive innovation for effective moderation and behavior change.
- Online Anonymity
- The topic of online anonymity and its impact on behavior online warrants disruptive innovation in the way we navigate the internet.
- Psychology of Online Behavior
- Understanding the psychology of online behavior will pave way for disruptive innovation in the development of technologies and policies that promote healthy online behavior.
Where This Applies
- Social Media
- Social media companies have a responsibility to implement disruptive innovation in moderation practices and features that promote healthy online behavior.
- Online Education
- Online education platforms can implement disruptive innovation in research and curriculum development around the psychology of online behavior.
- Digital Marketing
- As online behavior shapes marketing tactics, disruptive innovation is needed to ensure ethical and equitable marketing practices on the internet.
