I know this may be a stupid question… but what, exactly, is a troll, and what is trolling? I see references to it, but I am unclear on what it is. (I know what socks are, BTW, from various threads and related posts from mods, but some newbies might appreciate a clear definition of those also.)
Thanks for any clarification…
An intro:
http://www.altairiv.demon.co.uk/troll/trollfaq.html
Being intentionally obtuse may constitute trolling.
More than you want to know:
http://ddi.digital.net/~gandalf/trollfaq.html
Google is helpful.
Better:
http://www.hyphenologist.co.uk/killfile/anti_troll_faq.htm
Upon inspection, the “intro” in the preceding post links to a jerk. Moderators have my permission and encouragement to remove it.
Sorry.
Even better:
Straight Dope Staff Report: What is a troll?
If you’re interested in finding out about trolls, here’s a thread you might like to read through.
om/sdmb/showthread
http://boards.straightdope.c.php?s=&threadid=60497&highlight=nascar
Sorry, I screwed up the link.
http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=60497&highlight=origato
Another one on the pile:
http://thebruces.stormbirds.org/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=9511
-David
Ah, the Origato roast, I remember it well.
Trolling at it finest/worst.
Mr Bix, didn’t you also resurrect one of concrete’s old threads?
[I}Ixnay on the oncretecay. * 
Damn my poor coding. :rolleyes: