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A '''concern troll''' is a person who participates in a debate posing as an actual or potential ally who simply has some "concerns" before they will ally themselves with a cause.  In reality they are a critic.  And they use those concerns in an attempt to undermine the conversation. Concern trolling is primarily used to inject the oppositions talking points into the conversation without erasing suspicion.
 
A '''concern troll''' is a person who participates in a debate posing as an actual or potential ally who simply has some "concerns" before they will ally themselves with a cause.  In reality they are a critic.  And they use those concerns in an attempt to undermine the conversation. Concern trolling is primarily used to inject the oppositions talking points into the conversation without erasing suspicion.
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An example would be:
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Democrat enters republican chat:  
 
Democrat enters republican chat:  
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Democrat: "hi guys im a trump supporter but his recent racist remarks are concern"
 
Democrat: "hi guys im a trump supporter but his recent racist remarks are concern"
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This is much more sneaky and would result in an actual discussion.
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This is much more sneaky and would result in an actual discussion.-->
    
Concern trolling can result in continual reversion to discussions in attempts to appease the troll's concerns, frustrating attempts at more serious discussion.  Concern trolls are not always self-aware; they may also view themselves as potential allies who have just, oddly, never met a conservative opinion they liked.
 
Concern trolling can result in continual reversion to discussions in attempts to appease the troll's concerns, frustrating attempts at more serious discussion.  Concern trolls are not always self-aware; they may also view themselves as potential allies who have just, oddly, never met a conservative opinion they liked.
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