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| − | '''Internet trolling''' is a term applied to an "Internet troll," a "forum troll," a "wiki troll" or a "message board troll." [[Troll]]s | + | '''Internet trolling''' is a term applied to an "Internet troll," a "forum troll," a "wiki troll" or a "message board troll." [[Troll]]s are a person or persons (trolling can be a group project or process) who posts outrageous messages to bait people. Forum trolls delight in sowing discord on websites, often by expressing what many would consider a "far out" ideological point of view. Trolling is a form of [[network abuse]]. Trolling often inspires heated discussion (also known as "flame wars") which usually end with name-calling or other unproductive behavior. |
| − | Internet trolling is extremely common on [[Youtube]] in the forms of | + | Internet trolling is extremely common on [[Youtube]] in the forms of cyberbullying, and it is a common [[Liberal tools|liberal tool]]. |
{{Liberalism}} | {{Liberalism}} | ||
Revision as of 20:01, November 27, 2011
Internet trolling is a term applied to an "Internet troll," a "forum troll," a "wiki troll" or a "message board troll." Trolls are a person or persons (trolling can be a group project or process) who posts outrageous messages to bait people. Forum trolls delight in sowing discord on websites, often by expressing what many would consider a "far out" ideological point of view. Trolling is a form of network abuse. Trolling often inspires heated discussion (also known as "flame wars") which usually end with name-calling or other unproductive behavior.
Internet trolling is extremely common on Youtube in the forms of cyberbullying, and it is a common liberal tool.