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Internet Trolls
Internet trolls are highly likely to be sadists. Have you ever read an online comment that was so awful, it made you wonder what went wrong with the person who wrote it? Turns out, scientists may have the answer. Based on a content analysis of internet trolls, scientists linked their behavior to sadism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism. Source: Facts.net
Linking up with a bunch of fantastic peeps from the blogosphere who host Wordless Wednesday – Betty, Keith, Senior Salon, Esme Salon, CatSynth, and Suzana.
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| 4. Brian’s Home | 5. CatBlogosphere | 6. Keith’s Ramblings |
| 7. MCow | 8. Senior Salon | 9. Fun Memes |
| 10. InkTorrents | 11. Ana Linden | 12. Ingrid |
| 13. an artist reflects | 14. Suzana | 15. Sognafaret |
| 16. Mia | 17. One Spoiled Cat | 18. Earth Day |
| 19. SuzetteB | 20. Eugenia | 21. Palavras de Quartas |
| 22. My GBGV Life | 23. 15andmeowing | 24. Ramblin’ with AM |
| 25. Friends FurEver | 26. Fascinating Creatures | 27. Driller’s Place |
| 28. Jim, Australia | 29. Eastside Cats | 30. MICE & raMEN |
| 31. Mr. Ohh! | 32. Kitties Blue | 33. Booomcha |
| 34. Betty Chambers | 35. Marvelous Marv | 36. My Mind’s Eye |
| 37. Midweek News | 38. CAAC | 39. Golch Central |
| 40. Carmen | 41. Andree | 42. Rusty Ring |
| 43. klara, Brussels | 44. CatSynth | 45. Fast Cheetah |
| 46. ES #122 #WW | 47. Pat in Colorado | 48. Heidi Dare |
| 49. Five Sibes | 50. Nuvofelt | 51. Peachy & Faye |
| 52. Clover | 53. Spring Flowers | 54. Street art |
| 55. Kinley Westie | 56. Lone Star Cats | 57. Alfie the Poodle |
| 58. Roentare Blog | 59. BBHQ | 60. Amber’s Reviews |
| 61. Life Captured |
What an interesting observation. It explains a lot. My meagre and out of focus WW is here. https://diarynotdairy.uk/2026/04/22/wordless-wednesday-29/
Yes it is and we need to be aware of these hateful trolls. Happy WW and rest of the week. 🙂
WOW…to be avoided at all costs. Troll, the word, pretty much says it all, right? Horrible creatures living under bridges in slime…and more! Good to know, merci.
You’ve captured trolls perfectly. Happy Wednesday and rest of the week. 🙂
They’re out there for sure – and we should all keep an eye out to avoid them!
Hugs, Pam
I do keep and eye out. They are most unhappy people. Love and hugs to you and more scritches to Teddy. 🙂
Interesting read! trolls are everywhere, avoid the noise.
Thanks for sharing.
I avoid the noise and I won’t engage them. Not worth is. Happy day and rest of the week. 🙂
It’s sad how much bad stuff is out there. The internet is a great place but one you definitely need to be careful of
I try to be ever so careful. I’ve done pretty good so far. Love and hugs to you and lots of scritches to Gibbs. 🙂
Trolls are everywhere, and it’s best to ignore their comments. It’s unfortunate we have to put up with them. Happy Wednesday.
We’ve all had a taste of these trolls. I can’t stand how hateful they are. 🙂
They need to get a life!
In other words, very sick people who enjoy aggravating the world.
You nailed it. Scritches to the pups. 🙂
Bem interessante e temos que nos cuidar sempre deles! beijos, chica
Very interesting, and we must always take care of them! Kisses, Chica
Yes indeed, Chica. Happy Wordless Wednesday and rest of the week. 🙂
Sad there are so many of them out there. Thanks for hosting. Have a nice day. XO
When they disagree with someone they are relentless. Social media is full of them. 🙂
The diagnosis is not a surprise. The surprise, to me, is how many people like that are living among us. Brrrrr. Alana ramblinwitham
I hear you. There are far too many. Happy WW and rest of the week, Alana. 🙂
So true. We’ve been having issues with a spammer commenting.
I have lots of spam each morning. WordPress is good at not letting it post to comments. I’m happy about that. 🙂
Mom has no patience for stuff like this!
That makes all of us. Tiring to say the least. Scritches to Duke. 🙂
Thank you for the cautionary information and insight, Sandee. It is crucial to stay vigilant on the internet. Happy Wordless Wednesday dear friend. Much love to you!
I got fooled on Facebook the other day. Thought I was talking to a friend and wasn’t. Love you bunches, my friend. 🙂
I have as well, Sandee. I totally understand.
The evil trolls are lurking everywhere!
They sure are and I avoid them. Happy WW and rest of the week. 🙂
That sounds quite accurate. There always has to be someone who wants to stir up trouble.
You’re right about that. Bless their black hearts. 🙂
I believe every word of it. I’m always getting emails at work from people posing as one of the employees here, and asking for the password to our online directory or wanting to change the bank account where their pay goes to.
Trolls and thieves. They are everywhere. Scritches to the pups. 🙂
The trolls are what so wrong with the internet and social media.
You’re right about that. Many have left social media because of them. 🙂
Sad but true.
Trolls are everywhere.
Grateful for spaces like yours that spread positivity.
Happy Wednesday, Sandee!
I refuse to be hateful. I refuse to post hateful comments here. Happy Wednesday, Veronica. Hugs. 🙂
Wow, we didn’t know the personalities behind these people. Wishing you a Happy Earth Day without Trolls. XOCK, angels Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid & Sawyer, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy, Kizmet, Audrey, Raleigh, Gibbs & Tali
I didn’t know this either, but it makes sense. So awful the hate they spread. 🙂
Interesting observation. It really boggles the mind when added to the fact that 75% of folks won’t say the things they say on the internet in face to face conversation. Where do their hearts really lie. 🤣😎🙃
Very brave when you don’t know who they are. I agree. Their hearts are black as coal. 🙂
Sandee as a Veteran and Sarcastic speaking retired corrections officer, trolls are worthless scum that I know will rot in the lowest levels of hell.
I call these people cowardly worthless bastards. I worked with some of them as Corrections Officers in my Copunty Jail.
I agree with you, Mike. They are such awful people that spend their time spreading conflict. Scritches to Screwball. 🙂
I’ve never understood what makes some people act like that. Now I have some clarity. Thank you for sharing this, Sandee.
Love and hugs, and scritches to the kittycats! xo
Me either. They must be such miserable people. Love and hugs, my friend. Scritches to your kitties. 🙂
We all have a devil and angel in us ~ the world can be a sad place ~ despite intelligent humans ~ Be safe ~ Hugs ^_^
Hugs and hugs to you and your sweet fur babies ~ xo
I try to keep my devil hidden. Sometimes it’s hard. Happy day and rest of the week. Love and hugs to you and Ziggy. 🙂
Perfectly described. We were so much safer before someone invented the internet!
You’re right about that, Keith. So sad these individuals spread so much hate. 🙂
It’s so scary what goes on around the internet these days.
It sure is. Many have to moderate their comments because of them. So hateful. 🙂
A lot of trolls clearly enjoy cruelty, which puts them on the wrong side of my own moral code.
I agree with you. Happy Wordless Wednesday and rest of the week. 🙂
Happy #WW. Thank you, Sandee, for the weekly linkup party.
Trolls, unfortunately we will always have them.
Thank you for the mention where you link up. I truly appreciate the shoutout weekly.
My entries: #45+46
Hope you will join ES #WW https://esmesalon.com/wordlesswednesday/ NOW OPEN
You’re right about we’ll always have them. Unfortunately. Happy WW and rest of the week, my friend. 🙂
The internet can be such a good thing….and an awful thing all rolled into one!
You’re right about that. I try to make sure my site is a happy place. Scritches to the pups. 🙂
I don’t know enough for this subject, but I dislike that some creatures want
to fool ourselves, to cheat us and so on… It’s a mad world…
Happy WW, dear Sandee! Hugs and love!❤️😘
There are so many awful folks on the internet. Happy Wednesday and rest of the week, Suzana. Love and hugs. 🙂
Interesting facts, Sandee
I thought so too, Heidi. Have a great day, my friend. 🙂
Oh yes–internet trolls seem to be sad and evil at the same time. They enjoy spreading mistruths and discord.
They are sad and evil at the same time. Happy Wednesday and rest of the week. 🙂
OMCs do I 10000% agree. I will never understand the mentality of those who enjoy this behavior
Hugs cecilia
Me either, but there are lots of them out there. Love and hugs to you and Kit and scritches to the kitties. 🙂
So agree! And sadly they are running amuck!
They are running amuck for sure. I avoid them. Happy Wednesday and rest of the week. 🙂
Yes you did and I don’t agree. I voted for him twice and he’s doing what needs doing. About time. The corruption and fraud is so out of control. 🙂
Very modern and up to date trolls ! I thought they belonged to grandma’s times tales !
There are way too many of them. Scritches to Rosie. 🙂
There are a lot of trolls nowadays, Sandee, to bad some cute puppets are called trolls too, and they’re innocent🐱Double Pawkisses for a Happy Day and Week ahead to you, Zane and your sweet kitties too🐾😘💞
Yes those are innocent. Double Pawkisses to you both and a big hug to Granny. 🙂
I am not at all surprised that is the conclusion some scientists came to. They are pathetic people who hide behind their keyboards!
You’re right about that. Pathetic indeed. Happy Wednesday and rest of the week, Jackie. Love and hugs. 🙂
They need prayer and healing, among other things, but not to be let loose on society.
I hope you and Mr. Zane have a fabulous week. Please give Lil’ Bit and Squeaker some love from me.
Amen to this. I agree with you. I’ll get on that. Love and hugs, my friend. 🙂
Right? These trolls really bring to light and magnify the worst in humanity.
You’re right about that. They are awful. 🙂
I can believe that. Some of those trolls say the most horrific things.
Happy Wednesday, Sandee!
They sure do say the most horrific things. Happy day and rest of the week, my friend. 🙂
It’s such a hurtful practice these trolls. And with AI, I suspect they will only increase. Thanks for the facts link. Fascinating. Some people are truly built differently. Hugs and tail wiggles from Wilson and me, Sandee.
Yes AI can be very scary. Use with care. Those that are evil will use it to be hurtful. Bless their hearts. Love and hugs to you and lots of scritches to Wilson. 🙂
I have avoided active use. Sure it creates cute images and all but I just don’t trust it or those who use it to create mischief and misery. Wilson says thanks for the scritches and sends a big, not-to-sloppy kiss back.
Not just on the internet – I feel like we get more than our ‘fair share’ of troll phone messages/calls and emails, too. … Basically, if we don’t recognize the phone number, we don’t answer and IF the ‘person’ doesn’t leave a voice message, letting us know who they are, we totally ignore….
You’re right about that. I hadn’t thought of that. Thank you for weighing in. Happy day and rest of the week, my friend. 🙂
Wow that was interesting – thank fluff we only move in a nice niche of the interent, like here, which is EPICALLY EPIC!!! Happy Friday Sandee, we hope your weekend is furbulous! 🐾🌷😻🌷🐾 P.S. thanks for adding our links mew are amazing!!!
I hope your weekend is fabulous, too. Scritches to the kitties and a big hug to you. ♥
Life Captured is set to moderate all comments before posting. I can intercept those spam comments before they are seen by anyone visiting. Some days there are a lot of messages I have to delete.
Thank you for hosting, I am at 61. You are invited to participate in My Sunday Snapshot, my version of wordless Wednesday. Opens 4.25 at 12 am central time.
I don’t moderate my comments. WordPress for all it’s faults does a good good putting spam in the spam folder. I’ll check out your Sunday Snapshot post. 🙂
And if they can be ‘anoymous’ I’m sure it feeds the fire.
It sure does. Happy week, my friend. Hugs. 🙂