It can make them feel better by giving them a chance to look down on someone else. (The "looking down" doesn't have to be the content of the post - the act of trolling is a form of looking down on someone.)
reply> It can make them feel better by giving them a chance to look down on someone else.
replyThat's the idea but it does not work. Self esteem is still negative afterwards
> I mean, clearly it's not to make themselves feel better, because how on Earth could that work?
replyWhen you're really, really angry you look for an outlet. Some people kick the dog, some abuse their gf/wife/kids, others troll on online forums.
Yeah, I get that. But does it actually make them feel better?
replyWhat do they say about sugaring trauma?