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A Side Effect of Testosterone Poisoning

Posted by kdawson on from the go-ahead-and-get-mad dept.

obtuse writes "With a finding that may explain Internet trolls — or at least building contractors — U. of Michigan researchers have discovered that individuals with high levels of testosterone find an angry face rewarding. In their experiments, this was true even if the angry image was perceived subliminally so that the subjects didn't register it consciously."

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  1. Re:Trolls don't find "an angry face" rewarding... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    >:(

    I suppose I am giving this troll what they really subliminally want.

  2. Microsoft by Xannon · · Score: 5, Funny

    So that's why Gates keeps Balmer around?

  3. another side effect by labradorx · · Score: 5, Funny

    Another horrible side effect is winning the Tour de France.