What is a troll?

[mrobinson]

I'll add that trolls are also implicitly people who barge in on forums having never been there before, who usually don't know anything about the subject being discussed, who don't know or care to know any of the "regulars", who pay little attention to what others are saying, and often disappear once they've had their little laugh, never to return again. They get a kick out of chaos. Some make a big show about having hurt feelings when everyone gangs up on them, or, conversely, when everyone ignores them. They're often losers.

Good reply Bill! (He's right!)

- but :11: wait?!?! doesn't that make me... ummm...I think I'll retry my posts...

 

[Tropics Diver]

I'll add that trolls are also implicitly people who barge in on forums having never been there before, who usually don't know anything about the subject being discussed, who don't know or care to know any of the "regulars", who pay little attention to what others are saying, and often disappear once they've had their little laugh, never to return again.

That's because the best trolls are really sock puppets. :biggrimja

 

[Heffey]

So I have seen a few responses to posts listed as a troll, also a few of the groups are "No troll areas". But what does it mean?

I don't think I "troll" but I don't know without knowing what it is.

Thanks,

John

John,
Don't worry, I looked through your past posts and I don't see any trolling going on.
So, either you are not a troll or you are just not doing it right.

I will be happy to give you some pointers if you feel like trolling around. :11:

Trolls aren’t bad, they’re just typed that way. :drejnd:
Jeffrey

 

[dlndavid]

Enjoy

Now that's a troll