Can someone explain to me how patent trolls actually successfully are able to make money off of people backs and ideas?

Question

I recently learned about them but how is it okay for someone to acquire the most vague and broadest app features or any ideas for example and then make money on anyone who they think “infringed” upon that patent?

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Answer 1

They probably steal ideas too, including content for media, etc..

They’ll take anything they can get their hands on.