Why do trolls do what they do?

Why do trolls do what they do?
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I think some of them get a kick out of it. Some weird perverse desire to offend and cause other people to become riled up. Some of them think of it like a hobby. Many 4chan /b/tards do. Join forums and piss off people, causing other people strife and effort. Some of them do it for the LULZ.
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