People genuinely enjoy telling others off if they have done something wrong, according to scientists.
Writing in Science, the researchers said telling someone off activated a part of the brain which is linked to enjoyment and satisfaction.
The researchers said it might explain why many people choose to reprimand others if they break the rules or abuse their trust.
"The same area that is activated when people punish is also activated if somebody who is in love sees a picture of their loved one, for example," explained co-author Dr Ernst Fehr.
Ahh so that explains some of the crankier posts here... ;-) Some people genuinely deserve to be called out though IMHO...(ahem ickybites)
