In the age of the Internet troll, there's an unfortunately predictable cycle for what happens to women who talk about feminist issues online: They get barraged with rape threats and harassment. For ...

In this month's issue of Personality and Individual Differences, a study was published that confirms what we all suspected: Internet trolls are horrible people. Let's start by getting our definitions ...

Backyard bullies have always been with us. We used to be able to spot bullies from blocks away. The swagger, jeers, taunts, and looks of disdain and aggression were on full display, and often the ...

As the nation mourns the latest school shooting in Parkland, Florida, the Internet trolls have wasted no time in doing what they do best — attack. Conversations across the country are about gun ...

Their sole purpose seems to be to insult, provoke and spread hatred, sometimes even seeking to destroy a person's reputation. Online trolls are far more than just a nuisance. Is there no easy way to ...

An internet troll who harassed a black college student with racist messages on social media has agreed to a court settlement requiring him to get "anti-hate training," apologize in writing and on ...

The Internet is addicting. Let’s face it; how many of us have spent time on social media outlets minding our own business, when suddenly a stranger who seeks conflict emerges in our notifications? As ...

We all know Claressa Shields is never the one to hold her tongue. Whether she is in the ring or on the timeline, the “GWOAT” is famous for speaking her mind and calling out anyone who thinks they can ...

BERLIN — They don't only live in the mountains and caves of Scandinavian folklore, or in modern-day animated cartoons. Trolls now make mischief on online forums and social media platforms by provoking ...