I ask this question with sincerity...

Flasch186 · 05-31-2005, 09:07 AM

What is a troll or trolling?

Ive heard it, read it I guess, and thought I knew what it means due to context but I'm really not 100% sure. I post in Political threads alot cuz I guess I'm a politics junkie...so does that mean Im a political troll? Just looking to finally solve this in my brain. Thanks in advance.

st.cronin · 05-31-2005, 09:11 AM

I think it's a word which definition is still in flux. Originally I think it had to do with sex.

Subby · 05-31-2005, 09:13 AM

A troll is a make-believe creature that lives under a bridge.

Trolling would be "kicking-it" under the bridge with that troll.

BrianD · 05-31-2005, 09:13 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_troll

gottimd · 05-31-2005, 09:20 AM

JeeberD · 05-31-2005, 09:28 AM

Someone who posts just to stir up trouble and conflict...

Blackadar · 05-31-2005, 09:35 AM

Troll (v): To utter a posting on Usenet designed to attract predictable responses or flames; or, the post itself.

Troll (n): An individual who regularly posts specious arguments, flames or personal attacks to a newsgroup, discussion list, or in email for no other purpose than to annoy someone or disrupt a discussion. See: Derek Smart.

RendeR · 05-31-2005, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

Someone who posts just to stir up trouble and conflict...

DING DING DING DING!!! We have a WINNER!

flere-imsaho · 05-31-2005, 09:44 AM

Well, according to Skydog, I'm trolling in this thread.

I like the wikipedia definition, though. I've always thought that trolling was stirring up trouble for the sake of stirring up trouble.

Unfortunately, however, in heated discussions where two sides are far apart in viewpoints, it's easy for one side to believe the other is just being inflammatory.

gottimd · 05-31-2005, 09:54 AM

Maybe because some of your posts in that thread come off as belligerent or attacking others for their opinions?

Loki · 05-31-2005, 10:04 AM

There is a difference between a Troll, and a FOFC Troll.

Blackadar · 05-31-2005, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Loki

There is a difference between a Troll, and a FOFC Troll.

I don't think we have a full-time troll. We've always been careful to ensure that people don't step over a certain line.

I would think that our top two trolls are Hell Atlantic and Chubby. Neither is a full-time troll in the classic message-board sense. We all have our trolling moments...

maximus · 05-31-2005, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

Someone who posts just to stir up trouble and conflict...

or someone with mutiple identities. :o Although I wound't consider myself a troll since I had a good excuse (at least I thought I did).

Chubby · 05-31-2005, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackadar

I don't think we have a full-time troll. We've always been careful to ensure that people don't step over a certain line.

I would think that our top two trolls are Hell Atlantic and Chubby. Neither is a full-time troll in the classic message-board sense. We all have our trolling moments...

hence blackadar's definition of troll... someone who doesn't agre with you that won't shut up.

duckman · 05-31-2005, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Chubby

hence blackadar's definition of troll... someone who doesn't agre with you that won't shut up.

Stop picking fights, troll.

Blackadar · 05-31-2005, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Chubby

hence blackadar's definition of troll... someone who doesn't agre with you that won't shut up.

Thanks for proving my point! At least you're consistent...

Chubby · 05-31-2005, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackadar

I don't think we have a full-time troll. We've always been careful to ensure that people don't step over a certain line.

I would think that our top two trolls are Hell Atlantic and Chubby. Neither is a full-time troll in the classic message-board sense. We all have our trolling moments...

another defintion, see above...

Bubba Wheels · 05-31-2005, 09:26 PM

If your a 'Yooper" its someone who lives 'under the bridge.'

Airhog · 05-31-2005, 10:54 PM

I dont believe its someone who disagree's with you. It is someone who makes it a point to call you out, or tries to intentionally get your panties in a wad on a consistent basis.

ThunderingHERD · 05-31-2005, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Flasch186

What is a troll or trolling?

Are you really that fucking stupid? You must have voted for Bush.

NoMyths · 06-01-2005, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Bubba Wheels

If your a 'Yooper" its someone who lives 'under the bridge.'

JeeberD · 06-01-2005, 10:31 AM

Wow, I didn't know that Will Ferrell was a member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers!

05-31-2005, 09:13 AM	#3
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05-31-2005, 09:13 AM	#4
BrianD Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_troll Last edited by BrianD : 05-31-2005 at 09:16 AM.

05-31-2005, 09:20 AM	#5
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05-31-2005, 09:28 AM	#6
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Someone who posts just to stir up trouble and conflict... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

05-31-2005, 09:35 AM	#7
Blackadar Retired Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fantasyland	Troll (v): To utter a posting on Usenet designed to attract predictable responses or flames; or, the post itself. Troll (n): An individual who regularly posts specious arguments, flames or personal attacks to a newsgroup, discussion list, or in email for no other purpose than to annoy someone or disrupt a discussion. See: Derek Smart. Last edited by Blackadar : 05-31-2005 at 09:37 AM.

05-31-2005, 09:11 AM	#2
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	I think it's a word which definition is still in flux. Originally I think it had to do with sex.

05-31-2005, 09:44 AM	#9
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	Well, according to Skydog, I'm trolling in this thread. I like the wikipedia definition, though. I've always thought that trolling was stirring up trouble for the sake of stirring up trouble. Unfortunately, however, in heated discussions where two sides are far apart in viewpoints, it's easy for one side to believe the other is just being inflammatory. Last edited by flere-imsaho : 05-31-2005 at 09:52 AM.

05-31-2005, 09:54 AM	#10
gottimd Dearly Missed (9/25/77-12/23/08) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: DC Suburbs	Maybe because some of your posts in that thread come off as belligerent or attacking others for their opinions? __________________ NAFL New Orleans Saints GM/Co-Commish MP Career Record: 114-85 NAFL Super Bowl XI Champs In memory of Gavin Anthony: 7/22/08-7/26/08

05-31-2005, 10:04 AM	#11
Loki Banned Join Date: Nov 2004	There is a difference between a Troll, and a FOFC Troll.

05-31-2005, 09:26 PM	#18
Bubba Wheels College Starter Join Date: Jan 2004	If your a 'Yooper" its someone who lives 'under the bridge.'

05-31-2005, 10:54 PM	#19
Airhog Captain Obvious Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Norman, Oklahoma	I dont believe its someone who disagree's with you. It is someone who makes it a point to call you out, or tries to intentionally get your panties in a wad on a consistent basis. __________________ Thread Killer extraordinaire Yay! its football season once again!

06-01-2005, 10:31 AM	#22
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Wow, I didn't know that Will Ferrell was a member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers! __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

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