It seems many people here have been labelled a “troll.” (Whatever the hell that means). And it seems that the “civilized” posters have begun a campaign designed to persuade other “civilized” posters not to feed the “trolls.” (Whatever that means).
Since when to “trolls” (whatever that means) eat responses to posts?
I always thought a troll was a supernatural being, as a giant or a dwarf, living in a cave. Should the new definition of troll be: Straight Dope member, feeding on responses to posts, living in a particular home?
I’ll probably be labelled a “troll” (whatever that means) for attacked Libertarian and his brilliant, reasonable, intelligent, and honorable Ethic posts. (Maybe Libertarian can write a book: Ethical Epic.)
Have I disrupted the delicate balance that exists at this site? Are members going to come flocking to this post and respond with a well-placed sarcasm? We’ll see, we will see.
The term “troll”, as it is used here, refers to one who trolls. Imagine a fishing scenario, where one might cast a line into the water, hoping to get some bites. The troll does the same thing, posting something controversial in hopes of getting responses.
Doesn’t matter if the responses are flames. It just matters that they are responses. The more, the better. A better term for “troll” might be “desperate cry for attention.”
Aren’t many of these topics controversial in hopes of getting responses? I know I enjoy getting responses to my posts (all 5, yes, count 'em, 5 of 'em)
Not sure if you’re a “troll,” but you certainly are annoying. You’re going to see a little lock symbol by several of your threads (this one included). Remember the rule: Don’t be a jerk.
