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February 23rd, 11:38 PM
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TROLLS are FAT & UGLY …
AND, not all trolls are created equal. While some trolls find it amusing to wind up another person until that person has a meltdown, others may not even realize that their behavior is disruptive. Sometimes, people are simply rude and aggressive without trying to behave like a troll, particularly if they disagree with the subject of a conversation. You may have people even behaved like a troll unintentionally, but if you learn about the strategies trolls use to cause trouble, you can avoid being a troll yourself. There are ways to express yourself that won't lead to other people accusing you of being a troll.
Let's begin by looking at the different kinds of trolls you might encounter on the Internet.
Just as it's common for people to call any kind of spy-ware & mal-ware …a computer virus (http://computer.howstuffworks.com/virus.htm), it's not unusual for people to call any kind of disruptive person online a troll. Here are a few of the broad categories trolls might fit in…
Many trolls find it amusing to pose as new members of forums or using many aliases. These trolls often attempt to present themselves in a sympathetic light. The goal here is to encourage others to start flinging insults. The troll can then point to the other person and accuse him or her of being unfair or mean while maintaining the role of innocent victim.
Sneaky trolls (especially the fat ones) will sometimes pose as people who are genuinely interested in the topic before posting a message that undermines the discussion. Trolls who pose under a false identity are also known as sock puppets.
Colluding trolls are people who work together to create chaos. One member might use classic trolling tactics while the others pose as normal members of the online community. These trolls in disguise can publicly defend the obvious troll and claim that the troll is really trying to add to the discussion.
It is important here to also say that someone vehemently disagreeing with you or hating your message does NOT necessarily make them an Internet troll. These are generally the people you should listen to and find out more information from. These are the people that are taking the time to articulate and be honest with you …IF you take the time to listen to them, you may learn a lot about what’s real …and what’s not.
Admin-1
:harley:
TROLLS are FAT & UGLY …
AND, not all trolls are created equal. While some trolls find it amusing to wind up another person until that person has a meltdown, others may not even realize that their behavior is disruptive. Sometimes, people are simply rude and aggressive without trying to behave like a troll, particularly if they disagree with the subject of a conversation. You may have people even behaved like a troll unintentionally, but if you learn about the strategies trolls use to cause trouble, you can avoid being a troll yourself. There are ways to express yourself that won't lead to other people accusing you of being a troll.
Let's begin by looking at the different kinds of trolls you might encounter on the Internet.
Just as it's common for people to call any kind of spy-ware & mal-ware …a computer virus (http://computer.howstuffworks.com/virus.htm), it's not unusual for people to call any kind of disruptive person online a troll. Here are a few of the broad categories trolls might fit in…
Many trolls find it amusing to pose as new members of forums or using many aliases. These trolls often attempt to present themselves in a sympathetic light. The goal here is to encourage others to start flinging insults. The troll can then point to the other person and accuse him or her of being unfair or mean while maintaining the role of innocent victim.
Sneaky trolls (especially the fat ones) will sometimes pose as people who are genuinely interested in the topic before posting a message that undermines the discussion. Trolls who pose under a false identity are also known as sock puppets.
Colluding trolls are people who work together to create chaos. One member might use classic trolling tactics while the others pose as normal members of the online community. These trolls in disguise can publicly defend the obvious troll and claim that the troll is really trying to add to the discussion.
It is important here to also say that someone vehemently disagreeing with you or hating your message does NOT necessarily make them an Internet troll. These are generally the people you should listen to and find out more information from. These are the people that are taking the time to articulate and be honest with you …IF you take the time to listen to them, you may learn a lot about what’s real …and what’s not.
Admin-1
:harley: