Anonymity Didn’t Create Trolls

New research says they’re just as obnoxious in real life

More than 60 percent of Americans say online harassment is a major problem. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels

If you’ve ever joined an online political discussion, you know how quickly trolls can turn it into a toxic stew of venom and vitriol.

While it’s tempting to blame the anonymity of the internet for their hostile behavior, new research suggests keyboard warriors are just as repellent in real…