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gynn · 25-10-2011, 06:58

Do Not Feed The Troll

In Internet slang, a troll is someone who posts inflammatory,[extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary intent of provoking readers into an emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion. The noun troll may refer to the provocative message itself, as in: "That was an excellent troll you posted".

Yes, I know. Contrived or what!

25-10-2011, 06:58	#15
gynn Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,136 Liked: 10 times Rep Power: 4983	Re: Apolgies Do Not Feed The Troll In Internet slang, a troll* is someone who posts inflammatory,[extraneous, or* off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary intent of provoking readers into an emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion. The noun troll may refer to the provocative message itself, as in: "That was an excellent troll you posted". Yes, I know. Contrived or what!