So are we allowed to make troll threads now?

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kowenicki said:

Carl2291 said:
Man Bear Pig had also made 4-5 threads at the time of the one in the OP. All of them were aimed at getting a rise out of people, or making things (usually something Sony) look bad.

http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=152341&page=1
http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=152328&page=1
http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=152199&page=1
http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=152037&page=1
http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=151720&page=1
http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=152218&page=1

He was pushing the boundaries in baiting.

For example, just to show the difference - Rol... Hes had 2-3 troll/bait threads since ~April 2012. He doesnt need to try so hard to be noticed. People know Rol. People know what a Rol Thread is. Rol has been funny for Years.

In short, the odd baiting troll thread is funny. Trying too hard to get a rise out of people is petty attention seeking and it isnt funny. Mods can understand funny.

I fully understand that.  But I dont see how you can make those distinctions safely.  Far too subjective.

Also, how is a new user to know?

How is a new user able to become a Rol?

What if a Rol changes his intention and is actually looking to get a rise out of people.  "oh it ok, its just Rol"

 

I'm playing devil's advoate here, but its a messy way to moderate imo.

I agree with the last thing you said here.

Regardless of how long you have been here, everyone should adhere to the to same rules.