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I Think I Know Why Trolls Exist

I’m pretty sure the title will be like a magnet for these “happy” keyboard warriors

If I Ain't Readin'
3 min readMar 1, 2022
Photo by MARIOLA GROBELSKA on Unsplash

A troll is an ugly creature.

It hides from the light, under bridges and a canopy of other earthen foliage.

A troll in today’s terms is someone who hides in forums and chatrooms. They hide behind computers, never place a face with their names. They are ugly through and through.

Why do they exist and how do we get rid of trolls?

Trolls get a rush off of being butt holes

A troll’s internal dialogue must go something like this:

Let me just spill my insecurities onto this forum because, heck they can’t see me! Let me just…*types quickly remembering all the bullies he/she had to fight in high school 15 years or 25 years ago and all the pent-up arrogance and every “ism” they ever experienced is sent via your comment section*

I can’t stand these types.

I remember when someone commented about my grammar on a WordPress article, I wrote years back and when I asked them why they did it, they replied:

“I was angry that day.”

Figures.

Trolls want you to feed

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If I Ain't Readin'
If I Ain't Readin'

Written by If I Ain't Readin'

Erica is an essayist and poet who enjoys reading, creating content, and helping others find their purpose too. Above all, she loves to read🖤

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