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'''Trolling''' is activity which annoys others but is nonetheless necessary. In general internet terms, trolling can be described as making an undefended and polarised statement, to stimulate a large and reactive response. However, what constitutes "undefended" is usually entirely up to the observer (see [[spun threat]] for a way in which this can be made obvious to third party observers). | '''Trolling''' is activity which annoys others but is nonetheless necessary. In general internet terms, trolling can be described as making an undefended and polarised statement, to stimulate a large and reactive response. However, what constitutes "undefended" is usually entirely up to the observer (see [[spun threat]] for a way in which this can be made obvious to third party observers). | ||
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*Typos or Tyops and even broken links to annoy the [[Lowest Troll]] since only correcting the typo and leaving the made statements "intact" will act as an seal of approval for the trolling. | *Typos or Tyops and even broken links to annoy the [[Lowest Troll]] since only correcting the typo and leaving the made statements "intact" will act as an seal of approval for the trolling. | ||
*Grammatically dysfunctional pseudo-sentences that are complex to decypher what is supposed to be the "correct" sentence. | *Grammatically dysfunctional pseudo-sentences that are complex to decypher what is supposed to be the "correct" sentence. | ||
*Involving out-of-context rants within otherwise legitimate articles | |||
*Provocative article naming | |||
*Heavy linking to very trollish articles | |||
Those accused of deliberate trolling are called "[[trolls]]". However, many [[political activist]]s or [[freethinker]]s or [[heretic]]s adopt this label as a term of pride and collective self-defense. Accordingly it is as meaningless as any other [[pop psychiatry]] label. | Those accused of deliberate trolling are called "[[trolls]]". However, many [[political activist]]s or [[freethinker]]s or [[heretic]]s adopt this label as a term of pride and collective self-defense. Accordingly it is as meaningless as any other [[pop psychiatry]] label. | ||
Revision as of 09:21, 4 June 2004
Definition of Troling
Trolling is activity which annoys others but is nonetheless necessary. In general internet terms, trolling can be described as making an undefended and polarised statement, to stimulate a large and reactive response. However, what constitutes "undefended" is usually entirely up to the observer (see spun threat for a way in which this can be made obvious to third party observers).
Established trolling tehniques
- Typos or Tyops and even broken links to annoy the Lowest Troll since only correcting the typo and leaving the made statements "intact" will act as an seal of approval for the trolling.
- Grammatically dysfunctional pseudo-sentences that are complex to decypher what is supposed to be the "correct" sentence.
- Involving out-of-context rants within otherwise legitimate articles
- Provocative article naming
- Heavy linking to very trollish articles
Those accused of deliberate trolling are called "trolls". However, many political activists or freethinkers or heretics adopt this label as a term of pride and collective self-defense. Accordingly it is as meaningless as any other pop psychiatry label.