On the Subject of Trolls...

Trilby · 10-26-2006, 08:04 AM

They seem among the most bitter of creatures, hiding under bridges and sniping at the human beings who innocently walk by.

Some of us think it is fun to poke a stick at a troll

: and watch them foam at the mouth. Some of us resolutely ignore them, hoping they will get bored and stump it back under the bridge on their smelly troll feet.

I think it's time we took up a collection and buy them a little Troll House, perhaps at the edge of the forest, and patrol the perimeter for the sake of our children.

They could sell Troll House cookies to the other nefarious woodland creatures and leave us in peace.

DucksNuts · 10-26-2006, 08:17 AM

What sort of cookies would they sell?

Hippikos · 10-26-2006, 08:20 AM

1) What is a troll?

A troll is someone who posts primarily for the purpose of drawing attention to himself (or herself), usually negative attention. Trolls are also known to post solely to disrupt a newsgroup, distracting readers from the original point, thus defeating the group's purpose. They frequently post from anonymous or forged accounts.

2) Why should I avoid trolls?

The best reason to ignore trolls is that if you give them the attention they desire by responding to them, they can, in time, rip a newsgroup apart. In reality, most seem to be sad little people with no lives; why encourage them to waste yours on their spew? When in doubt, ignore. If you simply cannot help yourself, one good defense is to write a response, but delete it without posting it -- or perhaps even e-mail it to a friend. These actions let you vent your spleen without giving the trolls the verbal spanking they crave.

Trilby · 10-26-2006, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DucksNuts

What sort of cookies would they sell?

Troll House cookies. (In the States we sometimes call chocolate chip cookies Toll House cookies; sorry 'bout that!)

glatt · 10-26-2006, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hippikos

If you simply cannot help yourself, one good defense is to write a response, but delete it without posting it

I did that three times this morning.

Flint · 10-26-2006, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaggieL

It can be so hard for a troll to hit that sweet spot between "too annoying to not be on ignore" and "getting as much negative attention as possible". It's an art, I tell you.

lumberjim · 10-26-2006, 10:41 AM

keryx · 10-26-2006, 10:48 AM

I like TROLL house cookies, for they are yummy, and made with the bones of children.

( this is really fargon )

Hubris Boy · 10-27-2006, 02:13 PM

Trolling isn't inherently bad. Trolling is just a tool- like nerve gas or a flamethrower. The problem isn't the tool, it's the incompetent user.

A well-written troll is a thing of rare beauty: amusing, enlightening, and an excellent method for livening up an otherwise moribund thread. They can also be very effective at lowering the toxic levels of smug that can be generated by whining herds of the perpetually indignant.

Don't hate the troll; hate the person who can't write one.

Flint · 10-27-2006, 03:09 PM

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wolf · 10-28-2006, 12:15 AM

Trolls are badly misunderstood creatures.

All they want is a nice bridge to live under and someone to despise them.

Oh, and no goats.

Griff · 10-28-2006, 08:09 AM

C'mon, I wouldn't butt ya!

wolf · 10-28-2006, 09:34 AM

Do they go trip-trapping?

Griff · 10-28-2006, 10:21 AM

Yeah, but I built a better fence.

Trilby · 10-28-2006, 10:23 AM

I

me some goats.

Cute little devil-y critters.

10-26-2006, 08:04 AM	#1
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	On the Subject of Trolls... They seem among the most bitter of creatures, hiding under bridges and sniping at the human beings who innocently walk by. Some of us think it is fun to poke a stick at a troll : and watch them foam at the mouth. Some of us resolutely ignore them, hoping they will get bored and stump it back under the bridge on their smelly troll feet. I think it's time we took up a collection and buy them a little Troll House, perhaps at the edge of the forest, and patrol the perimeter for the sake of our children. They could sell Troll House cookies to the other nefarious woodland creatures and leave us in peace.

10-26-2006, 08:20 AM	#3
Hippikos Flocci Non Facio Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In The Line Of Fire Posts: 571	1) What is a troll? A troll is someone who posts primarily for the purpose of drawing attention to himself (or herself), usually negative attention. Trolls are also known to post solely to disrupt a newsgroup, distracting readers from the original point, thus defeating the group's purpose. They frequently post from anonymous or forged accounts. 2) Why should I avoid trolls? The best reason to ignore trolls is that if you give them the attention they desire by responding to them, they can, in time, rip a newsgroup apart. In reality, most seem to be sad little people with no lives; why encourage them to waste yours on their spew? When in doubt, ignore. If you simply cannot help yourself, one good defense is to write a response, but delete it without posting it -- or perhaps even e-mail it to a friend. These actions let you vent your spleen without giving the trolls the verbal spanking they crave. __________________ Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those who find it.

10-26-2006, 10:41 AM	#7
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	__________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

10-26-2006, 10:48 AM	#8
keryx Mrs. Fargon Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 85	I like TROLL house cookies, for they are yummy, and made with the bones of children. ( this is really fargon ) __________________ Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger.

10-27-2006, 02:13 PM	#9
Hubris Boy Keymaster of Gozer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Patapsco Drainage Basin Posts: 471	Trolling isn't inherently bad. Trolling is just a tool- like nerve gas or a flamethrower. The problem isn't the tool, it's the incompetent user. A well-written troll is a thing of rare beauty: amusing, enlightening, and an excellent method for livening up an otherwise moribund thread. They can also be very effective at lowering the toxic levels of smug that can be generated by whining herds of the perpetually indignant. Don't hate the troll; hate the person who can't write one. __________________ "Never understimate the power of stupid people in large groups."

10-26-2006, 08:17 AM	#2
DucksNuts Bitchy Little Brat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,067	What sort of cookies would they sell?

10-27-2006, 03:09 PM	#10
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10-28-2006, 12:15 AM	#11
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Trolls are badly misunderstood creatures. All they want is a nice bridge to live under and someone to despise them. Oh, and no goats. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

10-28-2006, 08:09 AM	#12
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	C'mon, I wouldn't butt ya! Attached Images __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

10-28-2006, 09:34 AM	#13
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Do they go trip-trapping? __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

10-28-2006, 10:21 AM	#14
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Yeah, but I built a better fence. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

10-28-2006, 10:23 AM	#15
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I me some goats. Cute little devil-y critters.

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