nostr:npub1cmgqvz7xr07euwkum3mjghjqcu4d3k2fcyf6g4uwwe5ggnd6fetq0wrzd2 "The researchers proposed that people with low self-esteem might troll to feel better about themselves, while those with high self-esteem might use the internet in a more positive way. FOMO (or worrying that others are having fun without them) might also play a role, as people who worry about missing out might engage in trolling to get attention and feel less left out."

https://www.psypost.org/2023/08/low-self-esteem-and-high-fomo-are-psychological-mechanisms-that-play-an-important-role-in-trolling-study-suggests-167847