Oh yeah, and I am neither bold nor a troll (what precisely is a troll?!), just honest. I also have some pressing stuff to deal with for the next 10 days or so, but will return with some questions.
Hope this helps.
Answer: An Internet 'troll' is an abusive anti-social user who delights in causing disharmony and conflict online. Named after the wicked troll creatures of children's tales, an Internet troll is someone who abuses their online anonymity by purposely sowing hatred, bigotry, racism, mysogyny, or just simple bickering between others. Because trolls like to promote fighting, they frequent blog sites, news sites, discussion forums, and game chat. Trolls thrive in any environment where they are allowed to make public comments.
The Sad Truths of Internet Trolls:
1.Trolls enjoy using shock-value statements to get angry responses from others.
2.Trolls gain energy by you insulting them.
3.Trolls gain energy when you get angry.
4.Trolls are immune to criticism and logical arguments. True trolls cannot be reasoned with, regardless of how sound your logical argument is.
5.Trolls do not feel remorse like you and me. They have sociopathic tendencies, and accordingly, they delight in other people having hurt feelings.
6.Trolls consider themselves separate from the social order.
7.Trolls do not abide by etiquette or the rules of common courtesy.
8.Trolls consider themselves above social responsibility.
9.The only way to deal with a troll is to ignore him, or take away his ability to post online.
Where Do You Find Internet Trolls?
Ans: Internet trolls are sadly common. They can be found wherever online users interact with each other. Trolls will abuse others in news blogs, political discussion forums, hobbyist communities online, Facebook pages, torrent search engine conversations, and in online game chat. Trolls have become very common in news sites. Many online news sources now avoid using open comment features because so many Internet trolls will use this venue to post abusive comments as responses to news articles.
How Exactly Do Internet Trolls Abuse Others?
Ans: Internet trolls seek to be disruptive and hurtful by using any of the following techniques: 1.Trolls will post abusive and hurtful comments directed at a specific person (aka "flaming" another person)
2.Trolls will incite broad arguments and provoke angry responses by making controversial statements. (e.g. racism, religious intolerance, bigoted or elitist views, mysogyny, extreme political views)
3.Trolls will narcissistically dominate conversations, trying to make themselves the center of attention. (e.g. nonstop comments about themselves and their accomplishments; repeated self-centered statements and bragging)
4.Trolls will start many off-topic threads, seeking to derail users from the focus of an online community.
Why Do People Enjoy Being Internet Trolls?
Ans: it is a kind of power rush or ego trip to be a troll. Being online is a place that is largely free of perceived consequences... an insecure person can get a sense of power online, without ever having to face someone directly. With the Internet being a world of imagination and fantasy for some, cowardly users can forge an alter ego for themselves, and act out their feelings of anger and inadequacy. It's sad and unfortunate that our advanced communications also brings out the darker side of many people.
