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'''Trollish''' is either a language of its own, or a [[New Troll point of view]] that has not yet been fully absorbed into site [[glossary]]. English is a vast language and try to remember that Shakespeare himself only used about one fifth of modern English, and invented about one-third of the 30,000 words he ''did'' use. Language is fluid. | '''Trollish''' is either a language of its own, or a [[New Troll point of view]] that has not yet been fully absorbed into site [[glossary]]. English is a vast language and try to remember that Shakespeare himself only used about one fifth of modern English, and invented about one-third of the 30,000 words he ''did'' use. Language is fluid and [[idiosyncratic definition]]s are perfectly valid - don't let anyone tell you otherwise. | ||
There is always a degree of [[trollish]] discourse in any [[wiki]]. In general it is best to try to be [[troll-friendly]] and work to create some kind of [[troll poetry]] that is at least fun to read. | There is always a degree of [[trollish]] discourse in any [[wiki]]. In general it is best to try to be [[troll-friendly]] and work to create some kind of [[troll poetry]] that is at least fun to read. | ||
This is also a good way to deal with deliberately satirical articles in serious places in the name-space, with vague [[ad hominem]] statements, etc. Basically make it a game. | This is also a good way to deal with deliberately satirical articles in serious places in the name-space, with vague [[ad hominem]] statements, etc. Basically make it a game. |
Latest revision as of 23:02, 1 March 2005
Trollish is either a language of its own, or a New Troll point of view that has not yet been fully absorbed into site glossary. English is a vast language and try to remember that Shakespeare himself only used about one fifth of modern English, and invented about one-third of the 30,000 words he did use. Language is fluid and idiosyncratic definitions are perfectly valid - don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
There is always a degree of trollish discourse in any wiki. In general it is best to try to be troll-friendly and work to create some kind of troll poetry that is at least fun to read.
This is also a good way to deal with deliberately satirical articles in serious places in the name-space, with vague ad hominem statements, etc. Basically make it a game.