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A troll is, by definition, a person in an online community that tends to find pleasure by getting a reaction from other members by annoying them (trolling), sometimes sparking a [[Flame wars|flame war]]. A troll post is characterized by the following attributes: | A troll is, by definition, a person in an online community that tends to find pleasure by getting a reaction from other members by annoying them (trolling), sometimes sparking a [[Flame wars|flame war]]. A troll post is characterized by the following attributes: | ||
| − | * | + | * Provoking comment |
| − | * | + | * Insults |
| − | * | + | * Plain annoyance |
The best way to combat trolls is to "not feed them", that is not respond to their posts. | The best way to combat trolls is to "not feed them", that is not respond to their posts. | ||
| − | Kids on GTM tend to label everyone they find annoying as trolls, ignoring the definition. Often you will find two [[n00b|n00bs]] calling each other trolls, a | + | Kids on GTM tend to label everyone they find annoying as trolls, ignoring the definition. Often you will find two [[n00b|n00bs]] calling each other trolls, a person bringing [[drama]] by calling everyone they disagree with "trolls", leaving and expecting other members to ask for them to stay (as a matter of fact, this too can be considered trolling!), or even [[n00b|n00bs]] attacking veterans and calling them trolls for being mature and winning arguments. |
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| + | While some trolls are disliked (primarily trolls that are also [[n00b]]s), some are rather beloved, such as [[Naryar]] | ||
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Revision as of 14:32, 15 March 2012
A troll is, by definition, a person in an online community that tends to find pleasure by getting a reaction from other members by annoying them (trolling), sometimes sparking a flame war. A troll post is characterized by the following attributes:
- Provoking comment
- Insults
- Plain annoyance
The best way to combat trolls is to "not feed them", that is not respond to their posts.
Kids on GTM tend to label everyone they find annoying as trolls, ignoring the definition. Often you will find two n00bs calling each other trolls, a person bringing drama by calling everyone they disagree with "trolls", leaving and expecting other members to ask for them to stay (as a matter of fact, this too can be considered trolling!), or even n00bs attacking veterans and calling them trolls for being mature and winning arguments.
While some trolls are disliked (primarily trolls that are also n00bs), some are rather beloved, such as Naryar