Tear Em 'Up
...DJ related but, it's something we've all witnessed. Even on these forums. Thoughts?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2559860/Online-trolls-really-ARE-horrible-people-researchers-Narcissistic-Machiavellian-psychopathic-sadistic.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2559860/Online-trolls-really-ARE-horrible-people-researchers-Narcissistic-Machiavellian-psychopathic-sadistic.html
Posté Sat 15 Feb 14 @ 2:39 pm
synthet1c
I think for the most part it's lonely people who still harbour issues of bullying from their school days. It's their way of paying back the society that they feel wronged them, what they don't realize is that their behaviour is what makes them outcasts. I usually just call them out and leave it at that if they're really annoying. But I don't think there are too many trolls on here though, even the guys who constantly complain seem pretty genuine, they just don't know how to communicate constructively, that's just immaturity though.
the real narcissistic sadistic people are the bullies from school that have no reasonable excuse for their behaviour. They usually end up as managers, bankers, estate agents and stock brokers and are probably too busy to go on internet forums.
the real narcissistic sadistic people are the bullies from school that have no reasonable excuse for their behaviour. They usually end up as managers, bankers, estate agents and stock brokers and are probably too busy to go on internet forums.
Posté Sat 15 Feb 14 @ 3:24 pm
kradcliffe
Interesting topic, not really something I could say has affected this forum though, certainly not recently.
One of my friends who has "social issues" and other associated problems is getting a bit like this and I've had to drop him from my FB friends as he has been making really silly or offensive replies to serious posts.
It is definitely a problem and I am going to have to have words with him soon. I think people like this need professional help and not just a chat with a mate though....
One of my friends who has "social issues" and other associated problems is getting a bit like this and I've had to drop him from my FB friends as he has been making really silly or offensive replies to serious posts.
It is definitely a problem and I am going to have to have words with him soon. I think people like this need professional help and not just a chat with a mate though....
Posté Sat 15 Feb 14 @ 3:31 pm
djmike001
It could be true, I am intrigued that someone did a study on this. Though it seemed a little general and vague. I would have liked to seen some hard numbers and graphs. In the article. Not sure it is always the case.
Though something I read not too long ago said that people who spend too much time on social media sites tend to be come depressed more easily. Which might make sense, because as humans we are designed to have a certain level of physical interaction with people. Social media deletes that, too many people feel that social media is real life. They are glued to their twitter, and facebook, or texting people trying to keep tabs on everyone. Which is creepy, I would much rather someone call me and ask questions than send a text or email especially on matters personal.
Its applicable in a weird way. not just to forum, but in real life. What do we call trolls trolling in person and not the net? I am sure there is a term for them if they are not exactly bullying.
Egotistical Annoying ummm yeah. :-D
Though something I read not too long ago said that people who spend too much time on social media sites tend to be come depressed more easily. Which might make sense, because as humans we are designed to have a certain level of physical interaction with people. Social media deletes that, too many people feel that social media is real life. They are glued to their twitter, and facebook, or texting people trying to keep tabs on everyone. Which is creepy, I would much rather someone call me and ask questions than send a text or email especially on matters personal.
Its applicable in a weird way. not just to forum, but in real life. What do we call trolls trolling in person and not the net? I am sure there is a term for them if they are not exactly bullying.
Egotistical Annoying ummm yeah. :-D
Posté Sun 16 Feb 14 @ 12:43 am
DHoude
Personally I blame 2 things. People feel they have a right or entitlement. If they go after their point at all costs and don't stay open minded about a particular situation, they just get more mad when more people try to show them the reality of a situation.
We all know that does exits it's here. But that is why people seem genuine. It is because they really do feel that way but when reasonable explanations exist, they either feel one of three ways. They can except it, they fight because they think it will get them something if (possibly if more people support them), or they just argue because of too much pride.
The other thing I think contributes is lack of communication, most likely on the complainer's side. This can happen by one of two things also. Either they are out of their league with a particular situation, so they "don't know what they don't know", so they don't know how to ask for it. Or they are very experienced and just don't know how to get others to relate to their problem. I personally like these situations because I try to relate (if possible, which is the key here) so that I can learn new ways of doing things. I also work in software so I NEED to "put myself In their shoes" to see how I can help them achieve that goal.
You can always see these people coming by they way they approach a topic. It exists less here than other places, but I feel that if you can see the above approaches, you will know exactly how to deal with them. And often in Facebook, I delete or hide these people or just ignore it until it becomes an issue.
We all know that does exits it's here. But that is why people seem genuine. It is because they really do feel that way but when reasonable explanations exist, they either feel one of three ways. They can except it, they fight because they think it will get them something if (possibly if more people support them), or they just argue because of too much pride.
The other thing I think contributes is lack of communication, most likely on the complainer's side. This can happen by one of two things also. Either they are out of their league with a particular situation, so they "don't know what they don't know", so they don't know how to ask for it. Or they are very experienced and just don't know how to get others to relate to their problem. I personally like these situations because I try to relate (if possible, which is the key here) so that I can learn new ways of doing things. I also work in software so I NEED to "put myself In their shoes" to see how I can help them achieve that goal.
You can always see these people coming by they way they approach a topic. It exists less here than other places, but I feel that if you can see the above approaches, you will know exactly how to deal with them. And often in Facebook, I delete or hide these people or just ignore it until it becomes an issue.
Posté Sun 16 Feb 14 @ 8:34 am