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Many video game trolls are actually just vigilantes acting on a misunderstanding, study suggests

New research suggests much of the toxic behavior in online video games stems from a simple misunderstanding. When players misinterpret ambiguous actions as trolling, they often retaliate, accidentally sparking a contagious cycle of digital harassment.

Many video game trolls are actually just vigilantes acting on a misunderstanding, study suggests

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