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| − | A troll, in [[Internet]] parlance, is an entity or character that purposely disrupts a conversation via [[usenet]] or [[email]], a comment thread on a [[blog]], or another sort of website. For example, on [[Wiki | Wikis]], users who purposely make disruptive edits are considered trolls. Many people consider this type of activity childhood behavior, others consider them deviant minds of opposition whereby infiltration by deceit is normal practice. They pretend to be of common thinking, at the same time plotting anti-social crimes. The troll can be | + | A troll, in [[Internet]] parlance, is an entity or character that purposely disrupts a conversation via [[usenet]] or [[email]], a comment thread on a [[blog]], or another sort of website. For example, on [[Wiki | Wikis]], users who purposely make disruptive edits are considered trolls. Many people consider this type of activity childhood behavior, others consider them deviant minds of opposition whereby infiltration by deceit is normal practice. They pretend to be of common thinking, at the same time plotting anti-social crimes. The troll can otherwise be known as a [[frenemy]] or as a [[hoax plant]] lurking for an opportunity to create trouble. |
The term originated in the early 1990's, an abbreviation of the term "trolling for suckers" (trolling being an angling technique to seek fish). An [[Internet]] troll will lock their target, bait the line and spread the net to catch their goal (unwitting victim). | The term originated in the early 1990's, an abbreviation of the term "trolling for suckers" (trolling being an angling technique to seek fish). An [[Internet]] troll will lock their target, bait the line and spread the net to catch their goal (unwitting victim). | ||
Revision as of 17:35, September 4, 2009
Online
A troll, in Internet parlance, is an entity or character that purposely disrupts a conversation via usenet or email, a comment thread on a blog, or another sort of website. For example, on Wikis, users who purposely make disruptive edits are considered trolls. Many people consider this type of activity childhood behavior, others consider them deviant minds of opposition whereby infiltration by deceit is normal practice. They pretend to be of common thinking, at the same time plotting anti-social crimes. The troll can otherwise be known as a frenemy or as a hoax plant lurking for an opportunity to create trouble.
The term originated in the early 1990's, an abbreviation of the term "trolling for suckers" (trolling being an angling technique to seek fish). An Internet troll will lock their target, bait the line and spread the net to catch their goal (unwitting victim).
Folklore
A troll is a mythical creature, like a giant but mostly portrayed as a dwarf.
External Links
- Troll -- Dictionary definition
- Beware The Troll
- Recognising and Dealing with Trolls