Why do people insist on making other people's lives a living hell

Why can't we go back to the times where people were decent.

There is no time period in history when people were decent

Liars lie, sadists are sadistic, vicious people act vicious.
There have always been rotten apple troublemakers in the world causing hassle for everyone else.

Always put your health and physical safety first.
If the malicious stories trigger an aggressive hate campaign that ever includes illegal elements like social media harassment, attacks on your home, violence or criminal threats- file police reports.

Remember that life is too short to waste your valuable time and emotion on those that don't deserve any.
Focus on positivity and all the pleasant people in the world who care about you.
Good luck!