Moonrakers Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 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. Could somebody enlighten me please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who, me ? Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Someone who posts controversial , irrelevant or off topic messages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonrakers Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 Ah, cheers. I feel all the wiser now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptuan Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 (edited) 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. Edited June 24, 2008 by toptuan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeungKen Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 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."......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerryd Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 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. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alantheembalmer Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 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. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a2396 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtpeppers Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 (edited) 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, Edited June 24, 2008 by sgtpeppers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierrot Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont Panic Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 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, who dares to name names!? Could be interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriracha john Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 (edited) 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, 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.... Edited June 24, 2008 by sriracha john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzdocxx Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I never could understand what pleasure he could derive from spending so much time insulting others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriracha john Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 (edited) 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, 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.... I never could understand what pleasure he could derive from spending so much time insulting others. It must have made him feel like... Edited June 25, 2008 by sriracha john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a2396 Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 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, 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.... Mr. Chairman. I have here in my hand a list of card carrying Trolls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotime Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ade100 Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plus Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrong Turn Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 (edited) Troll: Total Rubbish on lline Wind-ups, fake OPs, flaming, harrassing posters, disrupting the board topics, etc. Edited June 25, 2008 by Wrong Turn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeungKen Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 For results of latest research done on trolls see diagram below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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