An Internet Sociopath - Netopath.

A Sociopath (Socialised Psychopath) uses the internet to pursue their psychologically dangerous behaviour, often across multiple internet venues.

A Netopath is not just a Troll and should not be confused with one. Trolls are disruptive whilst a Netopath appears none disruptive and seeks to control either an individual or group.

The hallmarks of the Netopath are Contemptuous, Self Approving, Authoritarian, Secretive, Paranoid, Avoid being in trouble with the law, Conventional appearance, seek to control and enslave so others act for them, Exercises despotic control, Have an emotional need to justify their conduct, seek out and create willing victims, Are Incapable of real human attachment, do not feel remorse or guilt, are extremely narcissistic and grandiose.

Many instances of Internet Bullying and Harassment are caused by a Netopath - and where there is Group Bullying or Mobbing there is invariably a Netopath at the centre using others as lieutenants to be the Public Face of the Netopath and to allow The Netopath to act as a puppet master and manipulate others so that the Netopath has the least obvious profile within The Group.

A Netopath may be anonymous or very public in who they are - and a Public Netopath is the most dangerous.

Once a Netopath is identified the will often seek revenge for their public unmasking - and they will bear grudges indefinitely and may remain dangerous and seeking revenge for many years.