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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 12:32 PM
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I define trolls as persons who choose to REPEATEDLY stir up arguments among forum members, and attempt to make it as unpleasant as possible.

think of someone who joins here, just to argue that Ford is crap and chevy or Dodge is king, and does this several times. that is what I define as a troll. put a paper bag with eye holes in it over their head and write on it in big bold letters: DO NOT FEED.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 06:20 PM
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What kind of silly question is that? Did you just fall off the turnip truck there boy? Oh I get it, your PRIMARY driver must be a chevy truck.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 11:46 AM
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> What constitutes being a Troll?

Eating the goat that passes over the bridge.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 11:08 AM
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troll 2 (trl)
n.
A supernatural creature of Scandinavian folklore, variously portrayed as a friendly or mischievous dwarf or as a giant, that lives in caves, in the hills, or under bridges.

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[Old Norse.]
 
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 12:02 PM
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JD, nevermind?
 
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 05:57 AM
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Apparently we need this at the top of the list.....again!!!
 
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 08:51 AM
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 06:20 PM
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A troll is anyone who disagrees with my point-of-view.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by EnviroCon
A troll is anyone who disagrees with my point-of-view.
One of my favorite quotes:

"I've tried really hard to see things from your point of view - honestly. But I just can't seem to get my head that far up my backside..."
 
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Greywolf
". . .But I just can't seem to get my head that far up my backside..."
You're not trying hard enough. No one likes a quitter.
 

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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 03:04 AM
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"Troll"?

Troller is looking for a response...ANY response, and he will chum the waters with complaints, insults, compliments, and inflammatory tidbits hoping that someone...ANYONE, will take the bait. Generally quite harmless - practices a form of catch and release. Nonetheless, he can upset the delicate ecology of a discussion forum. Once a forum becomes aware of his presence, however, all feeding activity ceases and Troller must move on to more promising waters.
Or

Enfant Provocateur likes to stir up trouble because...because, well...just because. This species of Flame Warrior is almost always young and male - it could be just a hormone thing.
Or

Evil Clown is very quick with a joke, but his jests always have a barb. He has little patience for in-depth discussions and will often disrupt exchanges between serious forum participants by introducing irrelevant topics, fatuous quips, and offhand comments. His greatest thrill is to taunt and humiliate weaker or more plodding Warriors with his snappy ripostes. Not a particularly powerful Warrior, Evil Clown will attempt to avoid defeat by accusing his attacker of having no sense of humor.
Or

Jerk is sarcastic, mean, unforgiving and never misses an opportunity to make a cutting remark. Jerk's repulsive personality quickly alienates other Warriors, and after some initial skirmishing he is usually ostracized. Still, Jerk is very happy to participate in electronic forums because in cyberspace he is free to be himself...without the risk of getting a real-time punch in the mouth
Et cetera, et cetera, et ceteran.....ad nauseum.....

But forums are generally presided over by

Nanny tirelessly monitors forum discussions to make sure that everyone behaves. Though he is quick to admonish for off-topic messages and petty squabbling, he is generally slow to anger. Rather than wading into pitched battles, Nanny simply pulling the plug on combatants and bans repeat offenders.Weaker Warriors such as Innocence Abused, Weenie and Crybaby will run to Nanny for protection in the midst of battle.
With the final determination and ultimately banned by:

Admin is the janitor, the cop, the mayor, the judge and sometimes even the forum doctor who tends to Warriors injured in battle - in other words, Nanny on steroids. Because he runs the forum and sets the rules Admin has the power to pull the plug on any Warrior who gets a little too frisky. Sometimes his efforts are appreciated, but like any authority figure he is also resented - especially by Jerk, Evil Clown, Enfant Provocateur, Ego, Rebel Without a Clue, Yuk Yuk, Troller, and other Warriors who would like to turn the forum into their personal playground. Most Admins are generally fair and even handed, but the adage that absolute power corrupts absolutely is as true on the internet as it is anywhere else, and it is a rare Admin who can resist bringing the hammer down if seriously pressed by a determined foe. Sycophant and other suckups will also attach themselves to a strong Admin to form a defensive perimeter around him, and more often than not Admin's enemies will be driven off without him ever having to brandish his ax. CAUTION: Admin is the most powerful of all Warriors and drawing him into direct battle invites almost certain defeat. Rebel Leader does pose a limited threat to Admin's power by fomenting a revolt and causing forum members to jump ship

Courtesy of "The Flame Warriors"
 
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 11:55 PM
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VikingBabe, those are priceless!! I could make those into a Sociology Master's Thesis...
 
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