Anyone who has spent more than 5 minutes on the internet knows it isn’t always a pleasant place. Sure, the internet allows you to connect with fans of your favorite obscure band or learn about absolutely anything at 3 a.m. – but remaining anonymous on social media empowers people, sometimes driving them to say things they wouldn’t usually say.
In other words, social media is frequently used by trolls who have nothing better to do but harass individuals for their sadistic amusement.