For a detailed read about trolls and #trolltactics, this is an excellent FREE paper:

https://academia.edu/35415567/Trolls_and_Trolling_An_Exploration_of_Those_That_Live_Under_The_Internet_Bridge

It examines the history and #psychology of trolls and includes three case studies.

It's a great way to help you better deal with today's many #socialmedia #trollers.👍🌐

Which thankfully we have VERY few of on Mastodon servers, thanks to the hard work of admins - remember to drop them a donation every so often, they get hungry!