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OT - Interesting Binaries.net article on trolls
A quick Google search on newsgroup trolls is well worth the time.
Binaries.net has an interesting article on newsgroup trolls. Seems substantially, but not perfectly, to apply to some of the conflictual posting here on rec.ponds. Does anyone happen to know of and psychological research on trolls? Jim http://www.binaries.net/articles/newsgroup_trolls.htm Newsgroup Trolls What are Newsgroup Trolls? Newsgroup trolls are people who join a Usenet discussion group or newsgroup with one goal: to provoke other newsgroup subscribers and to cause a flame war. A flame war is basically a bad argument where discussion becomes very heated, people get angry and verbal abuse is often used. A newsgroup troll uses provocative and slanderous language to provoke other newsgroup users. The term first appeared on Usenet, but it has been used in IRC and email lists to describe similar behavior . According to Wikipedia.org, the term troll "derives from the phrase "trolling for newbies" and ultimately from trolling for fish." Trolls like to think they play the role of the Devil's Advocate in Usenet discussion groups or newsgroups, but newsgroup trolls don't promote a deeper discussion of a topic, instead they deter people from discussion. Also, one might expect a legitimate provocateur to introduce him or herself, but trolls rarely do. Newsgroup trolls tend to hide behind the mask of anonymity. How to recognize a Newsgroup Troll Trolls will show no understanding of Usenet etiquette or Netiquette. They may post long "off topic" articles, or complain about other discussions being "off topic" and demand that everything stay "on topic". Trolls are particularly prevalent in discussion groups on religion or philosophy or other traditionally controversial topics. A troll will openly denounce another user's opinion or denounce a religion that newsgroup users seem to be members of. A newsgroup troll always makes caustic statements that never get to the source of a discussion but are purely aimed at raising havoc. These statements are referred to as "flamebait". Newsgroup troll behavior can certainly cause blood to boil. The best advice to keep in mind is to think before you respond to any provocative comment by a person you don't know in your discussion group. If you are particularly concerned about specific troll behavior don't hesitate to contact your Usenet Service Provider. |
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OT - Interesting Binaries.net article on trolls
On 1 Jan 2007 08:53:33 -0800, "Phyllis and Jim"
wrote: Does anyone happen to know of and psychological research on trolls? I'm quite sure psychologists send their worst patients to usenet. "When you feel the need to beat or berate your spouse, go to your computer and beat it out on the keys and berate people you don't know while you visualize your spouse." I wish Dr. Phil would take the infamous couple here and do a show, that would be "entertaining". ;-) Newsgroup Trolls What are Newsgroup Trolls? snip Trolls like to think they play the role of the Devil's Advocate Or are just the apparition himself ;-) Trolls are particularly prevalent in discussion groups on religion or philosophy or other traditionally controversial topics. A troll will openly denounce another user's opinion or denounce a religion that newsgroup users seem to be members of. Hmmm.... if the shoe fits... ~ jan |
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OT - Interesting Binaries.net article on trolls
And so would a show on those that think they know it all and that they never contributed to the turmoil. Its sure nice to be able to cut your nose of to spite yuur face like the majority of poster in this group does........and you are right up there among them Jan. YOu are all the same. All thats different is the names and locations. On Mon, 01 Jan 2007 20:57:30 GMT, ~ janj wrote: On 1 Jan 2007 08:53:33 -0800, "Phyllis and Jim" wrote: Does anyone happen to know of and psychological research on trolls? I'm quite sure psychologists send their worst patients to usenet. "When you feel the need to beat or berate your spouse, go to your computer and beat it out on the keys and berate people you don't know while you visualize your spouse." I wish Dr. Phil would take the infamous couple here and do a show, that would be "entertaining". ;-) Newsgroup Trolls What are Newsgroup Trolls? snip Trolls like to think they play the role of the Devil's Advocate Or are just the apparition himself ;-) Trolls are particularly prevalent in discussion groups on religion or philosophy or other traditionally controversial topics. A troll will openly denounce another user's opinion or denounce a religion that newsgroup users seem to be members of. Hmmm.... if the shoe fits... ~ jan ------- I forgot more about ponds and koi than I'll ever know! |
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