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ps3-sales! on 10 March 2009

I just read a thread earlier and someone reported someone else for "trolling".

 

I'm new to this site so can someone explain to me what that is?



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Killergran on 10 March 2009

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll_(Internet)
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coolestguyever on 10 March 2009

ooh I'm cool I put a "/thread" after my post to make myself feel important

Now see what I just did is "flaming"

trolling is entering a thread saying bad things about a specific company with not evidence or good reason for it such as "mario sucks"



ps3-sales! on 10 March 2009

K thanks



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Euphoria14 on 10 March 2009



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Khuutra on 10 March 2009

Trolling actually derives from an old fishing term which referred to a specific way in which you were looking to catch a specific fish. It's true!

From this came the colloquial use of the word, which was eventually used to mean "seeking out something one wants". So if one were to be "trolling for girls", you're probably looking to score a hot date.

In internet circles this definition has been narrowed - whenever a person is accused of "trolling", it means "trolling for a flamewar".

Or thereabouts.

I think.

Anybody with better knowledge feel free to correct me.



Euphoria14 on 10 March 2009
Khuutra said:
Trolling actually derives from an old fishing term which referred to a specific way in which you were looking to catch a specific fish. It's true!

From this came the colloquial use of the word, which was eventually used to mean "seeking out something one wants". So if one were to be "trolling for girls", you're probably looking to score a hot date.

In internet circles this definition has been narrowed - whenever a person is accused of "trolling", it means "trolling for a flamewar".

Or thereabouts.

I think.

Anybody with better knowledge feel free to correct me.

 



iPhone = Great gaming device. Don't agree? Who cares, because you're wrong.

Currently playing:

Final Fantasy VI (iOS), Final Fantasy: Record Keeper (iOS) & Dragon Quest V (iOS)     

    

Got a retro room? Post it here!

Killergran on 10 March 2009
Khuutra said:
Trolling actually derives from an old fishing term which referred to a specific way in which you were looking to catch a specific fish. It's true!

From this came the colloquial use of the word, which was eventually used to mean "seeking out something one wants". So if one were to be "trolling for girls", you're probably looking to score a hot date.

In internet circles this definition has been narrowed - whenever a person is accused of "trolling", it means "trolling for a flamewar".

Or thereabouts.

I think.

Anybody with better knowledge feel free to correct me.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll_(Internet)

Read It. Yes, you are right. But don't forget the other stuff.



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Khuutra on 10 March 2009
Killergran said:
Khuutra said:
Trolling actually derives from an old fishing term which referred to a specific way in which you were looking to catch a specific fish. It's true!

From this came the colloquial use of the word, which was eventually used to mean "seeking out something one wants". So if one were to be "trolling for girls", you're probably looking to score a hot date.

In internet circles this definition has been narrowed - whenever a person is accused of "trolling", it means "trolling for a flamewar".

Or thereabouts.

I think.

Anybody with better knowledge feel free to correct me.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll_(Internet)

Read It. Yes, you are right. But don't forget the other stuff.

That is in fact a lot of other stuff I didn't mention.



Strategyking92 on 10 March 2009

it's when you go into little boys' rooms and sells their holes to the nightman.



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