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Moonrakers Ruby Member

Moonrakers

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I keep seeing thhe word "Troll" pop up in threads, I.E.: the poster is aTROLL.

I am guessing that it is an acronym for something, but for what? I can't figure this one out. :o:D

Could somebody enlighten me please.

Jai Dee Star Member

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From the Forum Rules:

Do not post inflammatory messages on the forum, or any attempt to disrupt discussions to upset its participants. The word, or its derivative, "trolling", is used to describe such messages or the act of posting them.

Also, from Wikipedia:

An Internet troll, or simply troll in Internet slang, is someone who posts controversial and usually irrelevant or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum or chat room, with the intention of baiting other users into an emotional response or to generally disrupt normal on-topic discussion.
toptuan Platinum Member

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Someone who posts controversial , irrelevant or off topic messages

"Controversial" is OK. Indeed a controvesial thread often makes a successful thread.

Intent is involved. Controversy for the purpose of just stirring up trouble.

A succinct meaning for "troll' might be "internet forum troublemaker"

At ThaiVisa, "troll" is often batted about simply to discredit a poster. In that case the meaning becomes pretty broad. A serious troll can be banned by the mods. If you think you've identified a troll, use the "report" button on a post.

P.S. Edit note: Written before mod's post, above.

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LeungKen Ruby Member

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According to the Oxford Dictionary it used to mean :-

troll1

/trol, trol/

• noun (in folklore) an ugly cave-dwelling being depicted as either a giant or a dwarf.

— ORIGIN originally in the sense witch: from Old Norse and Swedish troll, Danish trold.

"So take that you ugly cave-dwelling Scandanavian dwarf."......... :o

Kerryd Diamond Member

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I keep seeing thhe word "Troll" pop up in threads, I.E.: the poster is aTROLL.

I am guessing that it is an acronym for something, but for what? I can't figure this one out. :o:D

Could somebody enlighten me please.

Here's a couple of threads regarding the subject:

What Is A Troll? (from Forum Support)

Troll (from Forum Support)

Those threads should answer most of your questions.

alantheembalmer Advanced Member

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I keep seeing thhe word "Troll" pop up in threads, I.E.: the poster is aTROLL.

I am guessing that it is an acronym for something, but for what? I can't figure this one out. :o:D

Could somebody enlighten me please.

If, like me, you are not exactly up to date with internet slang, (indeed I am still bordering on the semi-literate), then what you need to do is go to Wiktionary and look up "internet slang". I did this and then saved it on my favourites page so that I could constantly refer to it. By the way, I have just revealed to you my complete level of knowledge and competence on my computer.

a2396 Gold Member

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1.Catch fish by trailing a baited line behind a boat. 2. Send (an email or newsgroup posting) with the intent of provoking an angry response. Which one R U?

sgtpeppers Advanced Member

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Are there any examples of successful, blatent, trolls on this forum ?

I will check there posts to see exactly what is meant by the word TROLL,

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Pierrot Gold Member

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I keep seeing thhe word "Troll" pop up in threads, I.E.: the poster is aTROLL.

Beside the explanations above, often used to descredit the poster when one is short of arguments

Dont Panic Senior Member

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Are there any examples of successful, blatent, trolls on this forum ?

I will check there posts to see exactly what is meant by the word TROLL,

:o who dares to name names!? Could be interesting!

sriracha john Star Member

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Are there any examples of successful, blatent, trolls on this forum ?

I will check there posts to see exactly what is meant by the word TROLL,

:o who dares to name names!? Could be interesting!

From one person, many nicknames and identities...

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showuser=26903

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showuser=58466

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showuser=59020

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showuser=59084

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showuser=59125

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showuser=59217

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showuser=59448

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showuser=59452

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showuser=59594

and, no doubt, others....

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sriracha john Star Member

sriracha john

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I never could understand what pleasure he could derive from spending so much time insulting others.

:D

It must have made him feel like...

trollyat.jpg

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a2396 Gold Member

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Mr. Chairman. I have here in my hand a list of card carrying Trolls.

Shotime Gold Member

Shotime

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they need to add one more thing to the definition: "An Internet troll, or simply troll in Internet slang, is someone who posts controversial and usually irrelevant or ........... disrupt normal on-topic discussion", is someone who posts in an attempt to turn the thread to their own agenda.

I'll look for trolls the next time I see a normal on-topic discussion.

I thought that trolls collected a toll if you wanted to cross the bridge over their cave.

ade100 Silver Member

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I have never quite understood where the line is drawn between being controversial and being a troll. I presume I must be the former rather than the latter as I haven’t been banned yet.

Plus Star Member

Plus

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I think "inflammatory" is the key. The objective of a troll is to stir up emotions at the expense of reasoning, any pretext would do - on-topic or off-topic, doesn't matter.

Wrong Turn Silver Member

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Troll:

Total

Rubbish

on

lline

Wind-ups, fake OPs, flaming, harrassing posters, disrupting the board topics, etc.

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