The Be Like series on The Root focuses on the commonalities we all share when it comes to various topics. Thus far we’ve tackled subjects like dating, voting and dieting. The latest episode focuses on ...

Miller says, "Constructs like psychopathy and narcissism and even sadism are pretty regularly linked to online trolling ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 and ...

It was the Coldplay canoodle heard ‘round the world — and within a few minutes had broken the internet. Ever since Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot, an HR executive at the tech firm, were ...

A note for current and future internet trolls: Do not come at former NFL defensive end JJ Watt under any circumstances. JJ Watt spent 12 years terrifying opposing offensive linemen and quarterbacks in ...

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 ...