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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. Only fanatical [[POV warrior]]s seem to reveal their nests:
    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.  
     
    == 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.

    Revision as of 12:55, 26 January 2005

    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.

    Most trolls' nests are not so visible or overt in what they do, and exist as private webs and intranet services. For instance transnational corporations employ funded trolls or "spin doctors" to spout propaganda into the large public wikis to counter trollish truth-telling.

    See also anonymous proxy server, and other troll tools.