Ever identified yourself as a troll?

[Costas2008]

Back in May, I was suspended for a week, for being a troll.

That hurt, and in fact promised myself and the Moderator Linda, that I will never again post on TVF.

I didn’t keep my promise, for a long time, as I really enjoy posting and debating on TVF.

But that had an effect on me, from then on I think twice before I post a comment and also think of the consequences this post can have.

As it is the first time in my life to get involved in a Public Forum, never had the time before, I did some reading as to what a troll is.

According to Wikipedia:

In Internet slang, a troll is a person who sows discord on the Internet by starting arguments or upsetting people, by posting inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community (such as a newsgroup, forum, chat room, or blog) with the deliberate intent of provoking readers into an emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion.

I tried to identify myself with the above statement and I can confess that sometimes, I did post comments that could disturb the normal on-topic discussion.

I blame, my wrong sense of humour or ignorance, but never intended as to provoke other readers.

Now, going through, other postings I find that this is a common practice amongst members to tease each other or deviate from the on-topic discussion.

Of course if the comment is meant to be offensive to others, moderators take it out.

I would like to know, if other members do get offended by troll posts or just ignore them?

Have you ever posted comments, without realising it is actually a troll?

Also, before posting a comment, do you think or consider the effect it can have on other members?

And the last question, what’s the point in the middle of a thread start indicating that the poster is a troll and start displaying troll pictures?

Isn’t that trolling by itself?

Why don’t you leave it to the moderators to decide what is trolling and what is not?

Your answer will be appreciated.

[mrtoad]

I'm calling troll on this thread.

[robblok]

I'm calling troll on this thread.

Your just getting your post number up

[harrry]

I'm calling troll on this thread.

Your just getting your post number up

He is getting better at it

[mrtoad]

Is there a Greek word for Troll?

[ATF]

Mr.Costas as in life it's not what you say it's the way you say it.

I am surprised you were not banned for life for all your scam posts.

[mrtoad]

I reckon Costas is using this thread as a way to lure unsuspecting posters in, before he starts with one of his many scams.

[Soutpeel]

Is there a Greek word for Troll?

I am still waiting on an answer from Costas on where to find Greek Badger cheese... I dont think he is really a greek... so yes bad TROLL Costas

[ATF]

Is there a Greek word for Troll?

Demis Roussos.

[LuukKoeyKorat]

Is there a Greek word for Troll?

Trollopolous

[Franky Bear]

Does being naked in the frozen food isle in BigC while posting about the new immigration clampdown pass as trolling?

[mrtoad]

Does being naked in the frozen food isle in BigC while posting about the new immigration clampdown pass as trolling?

In Khon Kaen?

[kurnell]

There's a fine line between trolling and amusing banter. Particularly for people who will not/cannot comprehend sarcasm. Is sarcasm trolling?

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[Payboy]

Does being naked in the frozen food isle in BigC while posting about the new immigration clampdown pass as trolling?

Only if you're standing next to the meatballs.

[Costas2008]

Ooooooops............big mistake, opening this thread.

Mr CharlieH, you offered your support before and I rejected your offer.

Any chance of helping now????

[mrtoad]

Too late now Costas, and you still haven't replied to Soutpeels earlier question

[ATF]

Ooooooops............big mistake, opening this thread.

Mr CharlieH, you offered your support before and I rejected your offer.

Any chance of helping now????

Too late Mr. Costas Charlie cannot help you now!

[Franky Bear]

Does being naked in the frozen food isle in BigC while posting about the new immigration clampdown pass as trolling?

Only if you're standing next to the meatballs.

It can be done

[Thorgal]

OK, from now on I will say 'hello' to every Greek in BigC, even if he's luring to my wife for a while.

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[krisb]

Is there a Greek word for Troll?

Yannis Trollos?

Costas is no troll btw.

Trollopolous

[krisb]

OK, from now on I will say 'hello' to every Greek in BigC, even if he's luring to my wife for a while.

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How do you know they are Greek?

[laolover88]

What exactly is 'off topic' on TV? There is a thread somewhere asking where you can buy precut foam in CM which on investigation produces results about sushi boxes.

I think mods have a hideously unenviable task..........but I think there is a 'tendency' to lack of humour? I suppose it comes down to: "Where the troll laughs, there laugh I" , na? Or not

[ATF]

OK, from now on I will say 'hello' to every Greek in BigC, even if he's luring to my wife for a while.

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How do you know they are Greek?

You look for people with big eyebrows in the Badger Cheese Section.

[chrisinth]

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Does being naked in the frozen food isle in BigC while posting about the new immigration clampdown pass as trolling?

Nah, that's just kinky.

What's with the frozen food Franky? Still, I suppose its better than the tool section......................

[Franky Bear]

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Does being naked in the frozen food isle in BigC while posting about the new immigration clampdown pass as trolling?

Nah, that's just kinky.

What's with the frozen food Franky? Still, I suppose its better than the tool section......................

I don't really know myself. I do suspect that ripping the skin of my newly waxed nut sack with a big bag of frozen peas might have something to do with it?????

[CharlieH]

Topic CLOSED at OP's request.