Internet Trolling

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Internet trolling refers to the act of intentionally posting inflammatory, off-topic, or otherwise disruptive messages in online forums, discussion boards, or social media platforms with the primary intent of causing chaos or inciting a reaction from other users. Trolling can take many forms, including but not limited to: flaming, baiting, and gaslighting. Trolling is often done for the purpose of getting a reaction or attention, and not necessarily to contribute to the conversation or discussion at hand. Internet trolling is not a rare thing, A Pew Research Center survey published two years ago found that 70% of 18-to-24-year-olds who use the Internet had experienced harassment, and 26% of women that age said they’d been stalked online Trolling is also happening across the border of internet, from video games to social media such as reddit and twitter. The anonymous feature of the Internet sometimes make it a place to relish the freedom of flaming others without punishment.

Video Game and Trolling

The GOAT Streamer and Toxicity in Game

Tyler1

Tyler1, also known by his online handle "Tyler1," is a popular streamer and professional player of the popular MOBA game League of Legends. He is known for his high-energy and often controversial streaming style, as well as his skill and proficiency at playing the game. He has a large following on Twitch, where he streams his gameplay and interactions with his audience. He's also been banned in the past for his toxic behavior in the game but later on Riot Games lifted the ban after he showed good behavior.

Tyler1 has been absolutely the GOAT in streaming of League of Legends. Yet during the stream he would constantly flame teammates, even if they are also streamers. Such behavior however is not being punished too hard by Riot Games, as if the company does not care it that much. The problem follows is that streamers are the public face of the game, if streamers and professional players being toxic and trolling in game is not a huge problem, then why should anyone follow the protocol and be polite to other players  ?

The toxicity from Tyler1 therefore becomes a sort of positive evidence for players to act like a troll in game, many players have seen some players actively trying to imitate Tyler1 for how he is flaming and "inting" in the game.