# Trolls R Us Resurrections (Part 1) **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [September 11, 2021, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-resurrections-part-1/950518 "2021-09-11T17:26:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 411
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2024, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-resurrections-part-1/950518/12716 "2024-11-06T23:29:50Z")
They’ve been an active member here for 16 years, with over 13,000 posts. If they’re a sock, they’re playing a _very_ long game. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2024, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-resurrections-part-1/950518/12717 "2024-11-06T23:43:00Z")
When I was a sock puppet investigator over on Wikipedia, we classified accounts as masters and puppets. Typically, the master is the original or “main” account, and the puppets are either created to support the master or get around a block or ban inflicted on the master. If Babale was involved in socking I’d consider that a master, though I haven’t ever seen any evidence of socking on their behalf. (That doesn’t mean I don’t disagree with Babale every now and then, and in some threads on certain topics I automatically scroll past their posts because I know it’s just going to be a waste of time to read them.) ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2024, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-resurrections-part-1/950518/12718 "2024-11-07T03:21:24Z")
> [@kenobi\_65](#): > > He was, _as per his own request_, banned from P&E by the moderators an hour or two ago – a banning which was accompanied by a suggestion that he might consider muting the topic, to avoid temptation. He then made a post in the Omnibus Elections thread in P&E anyway, earning himself a warning for it. Then, he returned to his ATMB thread, insisting that he had _not_ asked for a forum ban, as well as insisting that he had not been notified of receiving said ban. Aspenglow’s response to him is solid gold. For your reading pleasure (link broken, as per custom in this thread): [https://boards.straightdope.c](https://boards.straightdope.c) om/t/can-i-apply-for-a-thread-ban/1009745/16 ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2024, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-resurrections-part-1/950518/12719 "2024-11-07T04:50:19Z")
What makes you ask? Not seen any indication of such. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2024, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-resurrections-part-1/950518/12720 "2024-11-07T05:01:34Z")
> [@kenobi\_65](#): > > Then, he returned to his ATMB thread, insisting that he had _not_ asked for a forum ban, as well as insisting that he had not been notified of receiving said ban. Aspenglow’s response to him is solid gold. I looked at that ATMB thread, and honestly could not figure out what this person wants. They also clearly don’t understand how the board software works. ---
**Author:** ![Great\_Antibob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e47c2d/32.png) [@Great\_Antibob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Great_Antibob)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2024, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-resurrections-part-1/950518/12721 "2024-11-07T05:13:51Z")
What does any self-absorbed jackass troll want? “Look at me, me, me. Look, I just pwned you. Why aren’t you looking at me? Hahaha, made you mad!” ---
**Author:** ![DaveUnknown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/94ad74/32.png) [@DaveUnknown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DaveUnknown)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2024, 6:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-resurrections-part-1/950518/12722 "2024-11-07T06:04:54Z")
> [@Great\_Antibob](#): > > “Look at me, me, me. Look, I just pwned you. Why aren’t you looking at me? Hahaha, made you mad!” I’m sensing it too. Whatever-- they’re empowered today and have some creative writing skills and may or may not have alt-accounts… Fade away they will ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2024, 7:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-resurrections-part-1/950518/12723 "2024-11-07T07:26:48Z")
I did laugh at this self-description in that ATMB thread: > [@](#): > > In general, I have a small-C conservative outlook which I prefer to think of as centre-right. WS probably does prefer to think of it like that, even as virtually everything he posts involves far-right narratives and spin. And even moreso from a UK perspective. I don’t think he’s a troll as such, but he’s definitely a disingenuous dickhead. ---
**Author:** ![Alessan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alessan/32/465_2.png) [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2024, 8:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-resurrections-part-1/950518/12724 "2024-11-07T08:36:15Z")
> [@madmonk28](#): > > So who is Babale a sock for? He’s mine. Or maybe I’m his. I’m not sure. Honestly, it’s hard to keep track. ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2024, 9:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-resurrections-part-1/950518/12725 "2024-11-07T09:05:16Z")
I prefer to think of myself as a galosh rather than a sock. And the mods are all jackboots, of course. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2024, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-resurrections-part-1/950518/12726 "2024-11-07T14:31:51Z")
> [@Gyrate](#): > > I prefer to think of myself as a galosh rather than a sock. You are rubber, we are glue? ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2024, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-resurrections-part-1/950518/12727 "2024-11-07T15:11:48Z")
I’m a sole man. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2024, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-resurrections-part-1/950518/12728 "2024-11-07T15:46:26Z")
Doodootdoo doodootdoo ---
**Author:** ![madmonk28](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madmonk28/32/20811_2.png) [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2024, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-resurrections-part-1/950518/12729 "2024-11-07T16:15:46Z")
> [@kenobi\_65](#): > > They’ve been an active member here for 16 years, with over 13,000 posts. If they’re a sock, they’re playing a _very_ long game. First time I ever noticed it was when it made it clear it really, really hates Palestinians. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2024, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-resurrections-part-1/950518/12730 "2024-11-07T16:47:17Z")
Well as he’s not a sock or a troll, how about you take it from this thread to somewhere else in the pit or maybe a new thread if you really want. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2024, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-resurrections-part-1/950518/12731 "2024-11-07T19:43:29Z")
Has anyone got an opinion on **FreakinLiberal** yet? Troll? Just a semi-jerk? He’s got a thread in ATMB that I’m having trouble believing is made in good faith, based off of his responses. ---
**Author:** ![Kron](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kron/32/12444_2.png) [@Kron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kron)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2024, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-resurrections-part-1/950518/12732 "2024-11-07T19:58:16Z")
My immediate instinct was “trock,” but then I’m pretty sure my trockdar is overly sensitive (though has not been shown to be wrong too many times). ---
**Author:** ![Pleonast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pleonast/32/1183_2.png) [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2024, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-resurrections-part-1/950518/12733 "2024-11-07T20:16:44Z")
> [@Superdude](#): > > Has anyone got an opinion on **FreakinLiberal** yet? Troll? Just a semi-jerk? Obvious trock. After about a short while, it’ll (_checks troll playbook_) proclaim that we forced it to become pro-Trump because of our extreme rhetoric. Then the traditional suicide by mod. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2024, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-resurrections-part-1/950518/12734 "2024-11-07T20:36:55Z")
No, your trockdar is spot on. At the very least that is clearly a sockpuppet of someone. In all likelihood though, it’s a trock who is trying to establish itself like a sleeper agent before doing the usual suicide bomber routine. When that happens, it will be another yawn and gone. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2024, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-resurrections-part-1/950518/12735 "2024-11-07T20:57:02Z")
I wonder if @What_Exit is keeping tabs on them. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-resurrections-part-1/950518.md?page=410) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-resurrections-part-1/950518.md?page=412)