Trollgagement
Trollgagement refers to the act of inciting or encouraging negative or disruptive behavior in an online community or platform through the use of trolling tactics. It is a combination of the words "troll" and "engagement," indicating a deliberate and intentional effort to create conflict and generate attention. Trollgagement is often used to spread disinformation, cause harm, or simply to stir up trouble.
The internet troll's goal was to provoke an emotional reaction from the members of the online community through their trollgagement tactics.