TomArrow didn’t last until tomorrow.
Is Dirtymartini trolling in the pronunciation thread in IMHO? Just stupid? Who knows?
I’m going with trolling.
ETA: Definitely trolling. I’m no longer going to dance, monkey, dance in that thread for sure.
The thread in question is, by itself, not conclusive evidence of trolling, in my opinion. But looking at other threads this poster has started, there does seem to be a pattern of challenging the generally long-accepted wisdom on various topics, possibly for shits and giggles.
There’s the Nazi “nuke” thread that ended up being controversial (and prompted an ATMB thread of its own), there are the controversial replies in this thread: (space inserted to break link):
https://boards .straightdope.com/t/worst-mistake-your-parents-made/1018965/90
Account less than a month old. I suspect a bored trock honestly.
No, I’m saying he’s trolling in that specific thread. OP: What’s the right way to pronounce this? Helpful poster: There’s not really right or wrong. OP: So, you’re saying I’m wrong? Why do you disagree with me, etc.
Happily, I must have missed all his other stupid threads.
ETA: @wolfpup, just give up in that thread. Stop feeding him.
Yes, I’m done with him. Probably just wants to start a fight and blow up the thread, or is just an ignoramus. Most likely both, actually.
He is just pushing for someone to step on his toes. It seems to me.
Seems like a great definition of trolling.
Now, he’s calling out @wolfpup, one of the most helpful posters in that thread, in the Pit. He called you a POS, then started arguing moderation in the Pit.
With any luck, he’ll flame out shortly.
The dipshit is strong with this one.
He’s really spoiling for a fight.
The new trock wants the thread moved to the Pit. Seems very, very familiar with how things work around here for someone who just joined a couple of weeks ago.
^That.
He started a thread about it in ATMB… with swearing in it.
The self-immolation is strong in this one.
He seems … disturbed. In the sense of needing counseling. For the sake of public safety.
Is it too early to award this week’s Golden Shovel Award?
Perhaps he is the smarter-seeming evil twin (IOW other sock of the pair) of MW_Degen_Gambler?
Somehow my gut just came up with that idea. I’m sensing some kinship, but I can’t begin to say why I think that. Anyone else see that or think it’s bonkers?
I don’t get the impression that MWDG is trying to start anything. They just seem legitimately screwy. Which has been a big problem now and then (especially when they post something really inappropriate), but I don’t see a lot of confrontation there.
The filthy drink on the other hand seems like they are almost exclusively posting in ways to get a rise out of people. And I’ve never seen MWDG escalate things to this degree.
I just don’t see that much in common between them. I do really think the nasty booze is a sock of someone though.
Proffering: scumpup?