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Could someone please tell me what a 'troll' is?

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Started 2 years ago by PluckyMunky
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PluckyMunky

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I have been told I am one, three times, now and I have no idea of what it means in this context.

Posted 2 years ago #
Doctor Moptop

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You must lead an ever so sheltered life if you haven't come across this expression before.

The query in itself could come across as somewhat 'trollish' as it would be a simple matter just to goggle it.

But anyway, here you are:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll_(Internet)

Posted 2 years ago #
Dickens or Shakespeare

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Look it up on google. It will be like looking in a mirror.

Posted 2 years ago #
Svendo

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Hey pluckster (you troll - thats 4 times), Trolls are essentially people that frequent messageboards and forums and post inflammatory, off topic, or irrelevant messages mainly to get a rise out of people.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll_%28Internet%29

Posted 2 years ago #
PluckyMunky

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Right, thanks. I can see that I irritate some people and that is fair enough. I guess I can see that some of my points are 'off topic' but they certainly aren't aimed at getting a rise out of people. Quite a few people have been pleased to chat on various topics and I enjoy that. 'Humour' as someone has just remarked, is not 'funny'. I can see that now.

I have been on here quite a long time and will try to limit my 'off subject' points. I can assure you that no malice has been intended.

I apologise for any offence and especially to those who feel my sense of humour is misplaced. By the way, this is not a 'flounce'. Thanks.

Posted 2 years ago #
shitsu_tonka

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Doctor Moptop is right, that is a very trollish question, Plucky. Repeatedly mentioning academic qualifications as if that lends your comments some legitimacy is a standard troll thing too. Maybe you want to think about that.

shitsu_tonka 13 G.C.S.Es, Sixer of the Elves in Brownies, Blue Peter badge winner.

Posted 2 years ago #
QorbeQ

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I had a postcard read out by Andrea Arnold on No.73 once.

Posted 2 years ago #
shitsu_tonka

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I used to love No.73. Am really quite jealous. Always wanted to be on a phone-in on Going Live too.

Posted 2 years ago #
PluckyMunky

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Well, I will try to become a reformed troll then. Thanks for your comments. xxx

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