Troll
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Folklore
A troll is a mythical creature, like a giant or a dwarf.
Online
A troll, in internet parlance, is an entity or character that purposely disrupts a conversation via usenet or email or a comment thread on a blog.
An internet troll will lock their target, bait the line and spread the net to catch their goal (unwitting victim).
A good example of a troll can be seen on http://www.porkhole.net
External Links
- [Troll] -- Dictionary definition