Author Topic: Trolls (Read 1789 times)

SHOOTALL · « **on:** August 16, 2011, 08:38:54 AM »

So why do trolls appear ? Do they feel they are better in some way ? superior in knowlege ? Are they just picking a fight for fun ? Or is it they lack skills of debate ? Are they just disturbed people with a sorry life ? What makes a troll throw common sense to the wind and take up a pure BS position ?
Anyone know ?

Goatwhiskers · « **Reply #1 on:** August 16, 2011, 08:47:03 AM »

They were bottle fed as infants, consequently have felt unloved and rejected ever since. Just need attention and don't know how to get it. Group hug sometimes works. Goatwhiskers

no guns here · « **Reply #2 on:** August 16, 2011, 09:00:53 AM »

I believe some are actually "plants" of the islamists and their sympathizers who intent upon sowing mis-information and inciting discord.

NGH

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #3 on:** August 16, 2011, 09:13:01 AM »

never considered a plant , Here it seems to be back fireing some what

Spanky · « **Reply #4 on:** August 16, 2011, 09:23:39 AM »

There really is no point to it other than to ruffle some feathers.

Spanky

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #5 on:** August 16, 2011, 09:30:51 AM »

Spanky , none taken . I just want to expose why others think trolls appear. I offered my thoughts good or bad. Trolls seem to pick a post to attack not start one . I don't know how to alter the tone really , maybe you can offer some advice in that direction.
I do believe its good to exchange ideas on the subject.

Spanky · « **Reply #6 on:** August 16, 2011, 09:53:21 AM »

Quote from: SHOOTALL on August 16, 2011, 09:30:51 AM

Spanky , none taken . I just want to expose why others think trolls appear. I offered my thoughts good or bad. Trolls seem to pick a post to attack not start one . I don't know how to alter the tone really , maybe you can offer some advice in that direction.
I do believe its good to exchange ideas on the subject.

I went back and edited my post. It seemed like I was taking jabs at you and that wasn't my intent.
As far as what makes trolls tick I wish I knew. It's a real shame when there is a good thread with some decent opinions and then someone just chimes in to start trouble.
Some people just don't have anything better to do I guess. $:-\$

Spanky

45-70.gov · « **Reply #7 on:** August 16, 2011, 10:15:06 AM »

i think its because we.....ah ah ....they need to correct you
because we...i mean they think they are always right

if not for the inner-net......we...i mean they probly have no other friends

so quit picking on us....i mean them

personally i like trolls...they are intertaining

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #8 on:** August 16, 2011, 10:21:33 AM »

Ya shouldn't alter your post it was how it is to you. I don't believe in PC so if we don't agree its ok .

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #9 on:** August 16, 2011, 10:23:05 AM »

45-70 do ya think some just do it to be the devils advocate ? Not always a bad thing if it stays civil.

powderman · « **Reply #10 on:** August 16, 2011, 11:42:21 AM »

Quote from: no guns here on August 16, 2011, 09:00:53 AM

I believe some are actually "plants" of the islamists and their sympathizers who intent upon sowing mis-information and inciting discord.

NGH

Could be true, sure seems like it a lot of times. I think it makes them feel good if they can get folks riled up enough to get them a scolding from the mods here, makes em feel big. Might be the only life they have, trolling the boards. Another possibility is that some aren't really Americans at all, maybe sent here by the pakis or russia to stir up decent Americans, sure seems that way at times. Personally, I have nobody on ignore, but several I simply refuse to answer or respond to. Works for me. Heck, I even got a talking to because I agreed with another poster. Go figger. POWDERMAN.

45-70.gov · « **Reply #11 on:** August 16, 2011, 05:09:13 PM »

i have played the devils advocate my self...on occasion

on other forums i have had alternate identities...so as not to tarnish my name

some times i split hairs and argue......just because it is a technigue i use
to to further understand your point of view........
that would indicate i value your opinion tho some do take affence

we have some trolls here...i nemed one but got it deleted above
i did not mean anything derogatory to that guy....in fact i look forward to his post
i don't have a problem with trolls.....been called one myself......if the shoe fits?

if i ever offend some one....
i hope they will e-mail me and give me an oppertunity to make it right
or at least explain myself....or you explain yourself.....outside the public eye

Old Fart · « **Reply #12 on:** August 16, 2011, 05:21:02 PM »

From the sixth paragragh of the rules at the top of this forum.

Quote from: Graybeard on December 31, 2010, 06:04:38 PM

DO NOT address your comments directly at another member here.

Please feel free to review the rules.

bkraft · « **Reply #13 on:** August 16, 2011, 05:43:40 PM »

What exactly is a Troll in the context that it is used here? Are they any way related to a Hobbit?

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #14 on:** August 17, 2011, 02:07:41 AM »

Someone who offers outlandish ideas that everyone knows to be untrue or just plain stupid in an effort to get others to bite and start a fight.

Shu · « **Reply #15 on:** August 17, 2011, 02:45:59 AM »

I follow certain posters and threads. I lurk alot more than I post. There one or two posters whom I actually get an education from.

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #16 on:** August 17, 2011, 02:50:40 AM »

Like others I bite sometimes just to see where it goes . The ones who get upset I don't understand . Why let some poster you can't see or will ever meet mess with you ?

Cheesehead · « **Reply #17 on:** August 17, 2011, 03:22:54 AM »

Quote from: SHOOTALL on August 17, 2011, 02:07:41 AM

Someone who offers outlandish ideas that everyone knows to be untrue or just plain stupid in an effort to get others to bite and start a fight.

A very good definition of a troll, maybe the best yet.

Cheese

gstewart44 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 17, 2011, 03:33:02 AM »

Quote from: SHOOTALL on August 17, 2011, 02:07:41 AM

Someone who offers outlandish ideas that everyone knows to be untrue or just plain stupid in an effort to get others to bite and start a fight.

Now this is a description of the higher thinking Troll...... I believe there are emotional Trolls also, that due to their true inferiority complex and lack of life's interpersonal skills, can only lash out/react online - in cyberspace they find little consequences in stirring things up so it gives a little boost to their ego.

gypsyman · « **Reply #19 on:** August 17, 2011, 04:00:46 AM »

I belive that some are just ignorant of a subject, and instead of using common sense, go with feelings instead. Or, on the other hand, over think a subject, and put more into it than neccessary.(again, lack of common sense) Sometimes believing that they're ''superior'' intellect, is best. (nurds, in a nutshell!!)gypsyman

myronman3 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 17, 2011, 04:24:11 AM »

as someone who has occasionally been accused of being a troll, let me offer you my opinion.....

the members of this board come from a wide range of political, cultural, and regional backgrounds. we are not always going to agree. and like it or not, we do come here for entertainment. that being said, i try really hard to not type anything i would not say face to face to anyone; or behave differently because i am behind a keyboard somewhere. sometimes i learn something in a discussion, sometimes i just feel stupider for having read some garbage posted.

and yes, there are some people out there who just plain old like to start stuff. nothing a person can really do about it.

Land_Owner · « **Reply #21 on:** August 17, 2011, 05:03:36 AM »

This kind of sums it up...

blind ear · « **Reply #22 on:** August 17, 2011, 06:06:00 AM »

And there is always the very slight outside chance that the difference in views are at times based on a permanent difference of openions. ear

PHATINJUN · « **Reply #23 on:** August 17, 2011, 06:10:58 AM »

"Someone who offers outlandish ideas that everyone knows to be untrue or just plain stupid in an effort to get others to bite and start a fight. " Trolls usually die or move on if you do not bite or just ignore thier post as if they did not even post. They have no way of feeding and move to other pastures. Kurt

45-70.gov · « **Reply #24 on:** August 17, 2011, 06:33:16 AM »

Quote from: PHATINJUN on August 17, 2011, 06:10:58 AM

"Someone who offers outlandish ideas that everyone knows to be untrue or just plain stupid in an effort to get others to bite and start a fight. " Trolls usually die or move on if you do not bite or just ignore thier post as if they did not even post. They have no way of feeding and move to other pastures. Kurt

there is an old saying....''it takes 2 to tango''

i guess a troller would be very ineffective without trollees

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #25 on:** August 17, 2011, 09:04:51 AM »

might take two but one has to ask for the dance !

Hey did you just troll and I bite ?

quickdtoo · « **Reply #26 on:** August 17, 2011, 09:06:13 AM »

45-70.gov · « **Reply #27 on:** August 17, 2011, 09:09:12 AM »

Quote from: SHOOTALL on August 17, 2011, 09:04:51 AM

might take two but one has to ask for the dance !

Hey did you just troll and I bite ?

yep

i know we are told not to call names
but you are a trollee........and i am a troller

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #28 on:** August 17, 2011, 09:16:21 AM »

powderman · « **Reply #29 on:** August 17, 2011, 11:37:26 AM »

Quote from: PHATINJUN on August 17, 2011, 06:10:58 AM

"Someone who offers outlandish ideas that everyone knows to be untrue or just plain stupid in an effort to get others to bite and start a fight. " Trolls usually die or move on if you do not bite or just ignore thier post as if they did not even post. They have no way of feeding and move to other pastures. Kurt

YEP. POWDERMAN.