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Colo Springs E · February 21st, 2012, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Jupiter

But no, I don't think it's necessarily safe to say that. I think sometimes we are accusing someone of being a troll when really they're just a goober.

I can see your point, but I disagree. Someone with a new account at 'LoveMySubaru.com' whose first post is, "how many people here think Subaru quality has gone downhill lately?" is not a goober--they're generally someone trying to get people riled up, and they're usually successful.

Jupiter · February 21st, 2012, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Colo Springs E

I can see your point, but I disagree. Someone with a new account at 'LoveMySubaru.com' whose first post is, "how many people here think Subaru quality has gone downhill lately?" is not a goober--they're generally someone trying to get people riled up, and they're usually successful.

Okay, I'll agree with your hypothetical example from another forum, but that's not what I'm talking about, so I'm not sure if you do see my point. I'm not saying trolls don't exist. I'm saying guys who stubbornly refuse to agree with me are not necessarily trolls. I'm not calling you a troll, for example.

Colo Springs E · February 21st, 2012, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Jupiter

Okay, I'll agree with your hypothetical example from another forum, but that's not what I'm talking about, so I'm not sure if you do see my point. I'm not saying trolls don't exist. I'm saying guys who stubbornly refuse to agree with me are not necessarily trolls. I'm not calling you a troll, for example.

Ah! Okay, I see what you're saying.

(I'm not a troll... just 'thick' LOL!)

We agree

Telemarkman · February 21st, 2012, 07:18 AM

This is a TROLL! (Trolls are Norwegian, as averyone should know!)

But seriously, I sort of agree with Colo.

A few times I've suspected a "newbie" to be a troll, but I have always given them the benefit of the doubt. Even though I have asked them, I've never accused someone of being one AFAIK.

kidmo · February 21st, 2012, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jupiter

I knew that was comin'....

It was in good fun. The funny thing about trolls and their threads is that if ignored, they will go way. People just can't click the back button and walk away from an argument.

Buckocaster51 · February 21st, 2012, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kidmo

It was in good fun. The funny thing about trolls and their threads is that if ignored, they will go way. People just can't click the back button and walk away from an argument.

Can to!

And sometimes I do!

andrenighthound · February 21st, 2012, 07:57 AM

Somebody ask me if I was a troll on another forum. I asked him if he was an a-hole and got banned for ten days!

HoodieMcFoodie · February 21st, 2012, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Sleph

Trolls are posters who generally post with an alterier motif

I think you'll find the expression is "ulterior motive"

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J-man · February 21st, 2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by HoodieMcFoodie

I think you'll find the expression is "ulterior motive"

^^^^

Troll.

emu! · February 21st, 2012, 09:43 AM

Why all the troll hate?!?

;)

kelnet · February 21st, 2012, 09:48 AM

The quality of trolling on this forum has not impressed me much these days. I remember the old days when troll threads were really great.

bowman · February 21st, 2012, 10:54 AM

Do any of you guys like cargo shorts? I think they're awesome...

Rokatt88 · February 21st, 2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bowman

Do any of you guys like cargo shorts? I think they're awesome...

Only pre-CBS oxblood tweed cargo shorts.

castpolymer · February 21st, 2012, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kelnet

The quality of trolling on this forum has not impressed me much these days. I remember the old days when troll threads were really great.

Post of the Day!

Northerntele · February 21st, 2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by trev333

<sets up a table>..<starts unloading boxes>....

Trolls!.. get yer Trolls here... Trolls!

salt and vinegar trolls

one Salt and vinegar please!

rcole_sooner · February 21st, 2012, 11:49 AM

Is this a troll thread?

Jakedog · February 21st, 2012, 12:09 PM

So, say a troll stuck around long enough to get his post count up...

Would he become an Ogre, along with his Dr. Of Teleocity status?

brewwagon · February 21st, 2012, 12:17 PM

frankg11 · February 21st, 2012, 12:21 PM

Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My!!!!!

Trolls and Flamers and Lurkers Oh My!!!!

Once had a friend remind me that Ad Hominem Attacks are the last refuse of a lost argument.

Most Troll's and their ilk Ogre, and the like usually use this method to win an augment. I find that most of the time ignoring them it the best course of action.

I have been involved in admin of forums, etc. in the software field and let me tell you this Tolling, etc. is tame compared to some of the programmers I have had the pleasure of personally calling to try to understand their position and mitigate damage to the company for no reason other than, well you get it.

J-man · February 21st, 2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by frankg11

Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My!!!!!

Trolls and Flamers and Lurkers Oh My!!!!

Once had a friend remind me that Ad Hominem Attacks are the last refuse of a lost argument.

Most Troll's and their ilk Ogre, and the like usually use this method to win an augment. I find that most of the time ignoring them it the best course of action.

I have been involved in admin of forums, etc. in the software field and let me tell you this Tolling, etc. is tame compared to some of the programmers I have had the pleasure of personally calling to try to understand their position and mitigate damage to the company for no reason other than, well you get it.

Oh, nothing in this thread, or on this forum even at its worst, compares to the trolling I see daily on other forums I haunt.

February 21st, 2012, 07:57 AM	#27 (permalink)
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February 21st, 2012, 07:18 AM	#24 (permalink)
Telemarkman Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Age: 66 Posts: 13,493	This is a TROLL! (Trolls are Norwegian, as averyone should know!) But seriously, I sort of agree with Colo. A few times I've suspected a "newbie" to be a troll, but I have always given them the benefit of the doubt. Even though I have asked them, I've never accused someone of being one AFAIK.

February 21st, 2012, 09:43 AM	#30 (permalink)
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February 21st, 2012, 12:21 PM	#39 (permalink)
frankg11 Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Redmond,WA Posts: 238	Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My!!!!! Trolls and Flamers and Lurkers Oh My!!!! Once had a friend remind me that Ad Hominem Attacks are the last refuse of a lost argument. Most Troll's and their ilk Ogre, and the like usually use this method to win an augment. I find that most of the time ignoring them it the best course of action. I have been involved in admin of forums, etc. in the software field and let me tell you this Tolling, etc. is tame compared to some of the programmers I have had the pleasure of personally calling to try to understand their position and mitigate damage to the company for no reason other than, well you get it.

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