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revert sysop vandalism - look, if the SOLLOG case is not treated objectively, then, the SOLLOGites will be invited HERE to express themselves - is that what you want?
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(revert sysop vandalism - look, if the SOLLOG case is not treated objectively, then, the SOLLOGites will be invited HERE to express themselves - is that what you want?)
 
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A '''trolls nest''' is where [[trolls]] plan responses to [[sysop vandalism]], and other forms of [[troll vandalism]].
A '''trolls nest''' is where [[trolls]] plan responses to [[sysop vandalism]], and other forms of [[troll vandalism]].


It is expected to become a major issue for the [[Consumerium Governance Organization]], as it has already for [[Wikimedia]].  Prominent nests are rare as they are usually secretive.  
It is expected to become a major issue for the [[Consumerium Governance Organization]], as it has already for [[Wikimedia]].  Prominent nests are rare as they are usually secretive. Only fanatical [[POV warrior]]s seem to reveal their nests:
 
== rare visible example ==
 
For instance, the highly publicized [[wikipediasucks.com]] is where pro-[[SOLLOG]] [[vandal]]s openly plan [[group vandalism]] against [[Wikipedia]] and its controller [[Bomis]].
 
Opinions vary on the righteousness of this response to the many [[Wikimedia]] abuses.  It is not clear whether this is [[troll vandalism]] or [[sysop vandalism]] since [[technological escalation]] is involved.
 
In any case the technology and [[trolling techniques]] are the same, regardless of the rationale for this response or the level of secrecy.
 
== mostly secret ==


Most trolls' nests are not so visible or overt in what they do, and exist as [[private web]]s and [[intranet]] services.  For instance [[transnational corporation]]s employ [[funded troll]]s or "[[spin doctor]]s" to spout [[propaganda]] into the [[large public wiki]]s to counter trollish truth-telling.
Most trolls' nests are not so visible or overt in what they do, and exist as [[private web]]s and [[intranet]] services.  For instance [[transnational corporation]]s employ [[funded troll]]s or "[[spin doctor]]s" to spout [[propaganda]] into the [[large public wiki]]s to counter trollish truth-telling.


See also [[anonymous proxy server]], and other [[troll tool]]s.
See also [[anonymous proxy server]], and other [[troll tool]]s.
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