And guess what? The biggest culprits of all are often the elitists. These self-righteous gatekeepers who see themselves as morally or intellectually superior. They look down on everyone else, dismissing differing viewpoints, and wield their perceived authority to silence or belittle others. But behind that veneer of superiority, they’re often the most guilty of enabling toxicity—because their condescension and intolerance create a breeding ground for bad behavior.