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I read a psychology article a few years ago that said celebrities don't become vain from being celebrities. They are vain in the first place. That's why they seek out and strive to become celebrities. Same applies here.
To answer the question:
To answer the question:
what turns people into internet instigators/bullies/trolls.
The answer is other instigators, bullies, and trolls.