Tension
Saturday, May 24, 2003 by jcg | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I have a theory as to why there is tension on the msg board lately. I think its because I've seen more trolls in the last week than I can count. Reacting to the trolls can be fun (I do it all the time) but one problem is I see that attitude carry over into other threads. My advice, see a troll, ignore a troll.
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BoXXi
Reply #42 Sunday, June 1, 2003 6:39 AM
Reply #42 Sunday, June 1, 2003 6:39 AM
Fishermen?....Hmmmm.....maybe they were originally called "Trawlers"?.....That's the only fishing connection I can see. Trawlers----trawls-----Trolls? Could be....
craeonics
Reply #43 Sunday, June 1, 2003 8:52 AM
Reply #43 Sunday, June 1, 2003 8:52 AM
Yeah, why are they called "trolls" then, and not "fisherman"?
sig101
Reply #44 Sunday, June 1, 2003 10:16 AM
Reply #44 Sunday, June 1, 2003 10:16 AM
Because they troll (throw out a line and bait) for their catch (responding posts), as Ron said. The term went from a verb (troll, trolling are fishing terms) to being used as a noun (troll) describing the person who was trolling.
I.R. Brainiac
Reply #45 Sunday, June 1, 2003 4:17 PM
Reply #45 Sunday, June 1, 2003 4:17 PM
Does that make the troll's baiting post a worm or a minnow?
Anthony R
Reply #46 Sunday, June 1, 2003 4:35 PM
I am not upset at all Tech Cat,nor have I ever been exiled from here. When I read the original message that started this thread I felt that it generalized everyone who does not regularly post here.
Reply #46 Sunday, June 1, 2003 4:35 PM
| #35 by Tech Cat - 5/29/2003 8:39:13 AM Anthony Robert sounds kind of upset to me. I wonder if he was exiled under a different name. |
I am not upset at all Tech Cat,nor have I ever been exiled from here. When I read the original message that started this thread I felt that it generalized everyone who does not regularly post here.
Tech-Cat
Reply #47 Sunday, June 1, 2003 5:07 PM
Reply #47 Sunday, June 1, 2003 5:07 PM
Okay, I went back and read the original post over. I can see how one who has not kept up with recent events here could interpret it.
Ronnie The Mick
Reply #48 Monday, June 2, 2003 2:02 PM
Yep, I spent the first 21 years of my life living about halfway between the Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean in Miami, Fla. I did my share of "trolling" in those days. And boy, you should have seen the big one that got away.
Reply #48 Monday, June 2, 2003 2:02 PM
| #44 by sig101 - 6/1/2003 10:16:06 AM Because they troll (throw out a line and bait) for their catch (responding posts), as Ron said. The term went from a verb (troll, trolling are fishing terms) to being used as a noun (troll) describing the person who was trolling. |
Yep, I spent the first 21 years of my life living about halfway between the Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean in Miami, Fla. I did my share of "trolling" in those days. And boy, you should have seen the big one that got away.
synco
Reply #49 Tuesday, June 3, 2003 6:16 PM
Reply #49 Tuesday, June 3, 2003 6:16 PM
To 5qu4ll...I,too, am a 'Group 3-er', and I,too, like to come and read the 'meanderings' of people's thoughts and ideas. To all: I am new to the site and actually new to messaging. So far the members on THIS board have been really helpful to me. I wrote in about a couple of problems with my XP and got some great resources from the people who responded back to me. Unfortunately, I must admit that I was surprised at the generousity of these people who responded. There is a whole other cyber world out here that amazes me! I guess I've become a cynic! 
In reading other threads I have also learned so much...
Trolls? That's a new term to me. How about good old fashioned 'manners' and courtesy, which is basically what everybody needs! And I guess, that is what almost all of you were saying anyway! So much for THIS newcomer's two cents!!
In reading other threads I have also learned so much...Trolls? That's a new term to me. How about good old fashioned 'manners' and courtesy, which is basically what everybody needs! And I guess, that is what almost all of you were saying anyway! So much for THIS newcomer's two cents!!
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Reply #41 Sunday, June 1, 2003 1:36 AM