Trolls
Build a Wall Because Canada’s Worst Troll Just Tried to Escape to the US
A notorious racist was set to begin an 18-month jail sentence, but he instead tried to flee Canada, on foot, with few supplies, in the winter. U.S. authorities had to rescue him before they arrested him.
The Australian Government Has Declared a War on Trolls
“The rules that exist in the real world must exist in the digital and online world."
Inside the Facebook Group that Sexualises Pregnant Women
The group, created by male Facebook users in Malaysia and dedicated to fetishizing pregnant women, hosted candid photos and sexually explicit comments.
Ex-Cop Caught Trolling People Online With ‘Racist’ And ‘Homophobic’ Posts
The same guy who oversaw the police force’s ethical standards posted vile comments on social media using multiple fake aliases.
You Can't Fix Online Troll Culture Until You Fix Reality TV
The people managing social media accounts for big shows say that nothing can be done until the format itself changes.
Women Streamers Are Having a Shitty Time On Twitch
In a hostile environment, female Twitchers need to amass followers for protection.
This Hacker Creates Fake Cheats That Make Cheaters Jump Off Buildings In-Game
This web designer turned hacker troll has tricked hundreds of cheaters into downloading programs that actually make them kill themselves and punish them in CS:GO and PUBG online games.
How India’s Trolls Are Turning Hate Into Content
Last week, two YouTubers were arrested for threatening to rape an Indian comedian over a year-old joke.
How Right-Wing Trolls Silenced India’s BTS ARMY on All Things Political
When the world's biggest K-pop band aligned themselves with BLM, their Indian fanclub stayed quiet. They'd been burned before.
Inside Operation Pridefall: 4chan's Attempt to Bring Down Pride 2020
Alt-right homophobes have a detailed "psy-ops" plan that they hope will convince brands to cut ties with the LGBTQ community.
Men Who Love Trans Women: The Online Troll
A 20-year-old reformed anti-LGBTQ internet troll wants to openly date trans women, but his conservative, religious mom stands in the way.
Live Comedy Went Online, and the Hecklers Followed
As standup has gone digital, it's important to realize there's a difference between hecklers and trolls.