Why Do Trolls Pose Silly Questions and Engage in Harassment?

Online trolls and harassers often come up with some of the most peculiar and unsophisticated questions, or they engage in overtly offensive and threatening behavior. This is often due to the inherent limitations in their cognitive abilities and the unfiltered nature of their intentions.

Exploring the Mindset of Trolls

Is it the best they can come up with? Often, yes. The ability to construct coherent and meaningful content can be limited for trolls, leading to these simplistic and nonsensical questions. It is a sad reality but one that we need to understand to better address the issue.

A Question of Nature

One might ask, 'Why does the troll troll? Why does the scorpion sting, and the adder strike?' Just as these creatures act in their nature by instinct, trolls often engage in their behavior for similar reasons. Perhaps they are simply following an instinctual drive to harass and disturb without deeper reasoning. This instinct can be traced back to a combination of environmental factors and personal traits, often exacerbated by the anonymity of the internet.

Personal Experiences with Harassment

I have encountered many instances of online trolls and harassers who ask bizarre questions or engage in threatening behavior. These encounters can be deeply distressing, as illustrated in one specific incident that occurred to me. I can still remember the shock and horror of being cut off from the darkness and witnessing the blood, my own blood, and the remnants of my family.

One night, I awoke to screams and stumbled through the darkness, only to find the aftermath of a brutal and senseless act. My brothers were no longer just family members but bones and fragments of flesh, scattered in the now-red mud. The sight was too much to bear, and I was only able to piece together their remains. The journey to avenge them was fraught with difficulty, as my efforts to maintain the femur led to its breakage, shattering it to a point. The chase continued, guided by footprints, and finally, I encountered the monster: a troll. The troll unleashed its fury, tearing my brothers limb from limb, and in those moments, I was left with only the resolve to avenge them.

Knocking over the troll, chattering and eating me brother’s leg, the beast turned its gaze on me, and in that fleeting moment, I raised the femur and struck. But any sense of vengeance was fleeting. The troll had triumphed, and with my leg raised, I was left to face death. This moment of truth is a stark reminder of the raw and uncompromising nature of trolls and their victims.

Personal Responses to Harassment

Though the events have stuck with me, they have also fueled my empathy and understanding for those facing similar challenges. I often find myself at a loss when dealing with trolls who ask dumb questions or engage in threatening behavior. A recent example involves someone asking, 'Why don’t gingers and baldies get the picture that we hate them?' This kind of question can be incredibly hurtful and indicative of a lack of understanding or empathy.

Another instance involved criticism for not cutting my hair or ‘quitting acting like a rock star at my age’. These dismissive and arrogant comments often stem from a place of ignorance or low self-esteem, reflecting a need to undermine those who they believe are succeeding.

Furthermore, I have encountered individuals within the transgender community who have faced harassment and even threats, only to be swept under the rug. Their experiences highlight the broader issue of online bullying and the lengths to which trolls will go to silence those they see as different.

Concluding Thoughts

While the events of that night have left their mark on me, they have also served to fuel my understanding and response to online trolls and harassers. When confronted with such behavior, my response is often one of frustration and despair, as I want to both challenge their ignorance and provide support to those who are impacted. My advice to anyone dealing with trolls or online harassment is to 'grow a brain and grow up', a sentiment that is far more empowering than any form of retalitative action.

Ultimately, the aim should be to educate and bring awareness to the issue of trolls and harassment, fostering a more compassionate and informed online community.