Dark Tetrad is a concept from psychology that refers to a cluster of four negative personality traits: narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and sadism. These traits are characterized by a lack of empathy, a desire for power and control, and a willingness to exploit others for personal gain. Narcissism refers to a grandiose sense of self-importance, Machiavellianism involves manipulation and deceit, psychopathy is characterized by impulsivity and a lack of remorse, and sadism involves deriving pleasure from inflicting pain on others. While these traits are often seen as negative, some argue that they can be adaptive in certain situations, such as in high-pressure leadership roles.
The "Dark Tetrad" refers to four personality traits that are commonly associated with negative or harmful behaviors: narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and sadism.
In the context of an online community, individuals who possess these traits may engage in destructive or harmful behaviors that can negatively impact the community as a whole.
