Personality differences: Trolls and cyberstalkers aren’t the same
In this cross posting from The Conversation Troy McEwan looks at what motivates bad online behaviour, and the best ways to handle it.
The recent death of television personality Charlotte Dawson and the possible role that online abuse played in her struggles with depression shows how damaging this behaviour can be.
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The former model had told of her battles with depression and the abuse and harassment she suffered from users of social media website Twitter.
It strikes me as a real pity that the media has chosen to focus on trolling re: Charlotte Dawson and not her depression. It seems like the obvious opportunity to discuss and increase awareness of mental health.
That said.. finally, an article on trolling that acknowledges and references academic research! Thank you Dr McEwan!