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Tyla · Jan 01, 2008, 03:51 AM // 03:51

Troll - it's one of the terms on guru i STILL don't know...

If anyone can tell me, thanks in advance for getting it off my chest

evenfall · Jan 01, 2008, 03:58 AM // 03:58

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_troll

Toutatis · Jan 01, 2008, 03:59 AM // 03:59

A troll is somebody who posts with the sole intention of baiting other users with inflammatory comments to get an emotional response

Wikipedia has a lengthy essay about the nature of trolls here

Jedimagician · Jan 01, 2008, 04:14 AM // 04:14

A Better Definition

Biostem · Jan 01, 2008, 04:30 AM // 04:30

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Originally Posted by tyla salanari

Troll - it's one of the terms on guru i STILL don't know...

If anyone can tell me, thanks in advance for getting it off my chest

Imagine the fairy tale stories about trolls - they are nasty, mean, and typically lurk somewhere waiting to unleash their unpleasantness upon an unsuspecting traveler.

Now, take that image and translate it into the context of an internet forum; a troll lies in wait for someone to post a topic or respond to one in a manner they disagree with. That "troll" basically just criticizes or makes fun of that other poster for no good reason - maybe they have a chip on their shoulder or just don't like the poster - but it's not constructive in any way...

Nyktos · Jan 01, 2008, 04:36 AM // 04:36

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Originally Posted by Jedimagician

A Better Definition

If by "better," you mean "stupid."

HawkofStorms · Jan 01, 2008, 04:41 AM // 04:41

For those to lazy to click links... Trolls/trolling is a general internet term, and isn't exclusive to GW. Its common in forums and is similar to flamming.
Trolls are people who insult and bash others just to rile them up. For example, somebody whose reply just says "you suck at life, die!" is a troll.

Trolls can also be more subtle. For example, somebody could post a thread in the suggestion forum saying "get rid of gold in GW and make everything free in the game." This person could also be considered a troll if he made the thread not seriously believeing his own idea and is just posting it to tick people off.

Commander Ryker · Jan 01, 2008, 04:53 AM // 04:53

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Originally Posted by Nyktos

If by "better," you mean "stupid."

And there's your example of trolling.

Mr. Undisclosed · Jan 01, 2008, 09:05 AM // 09:05

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Originally Posted by Commander Ryker

And there's your example of trolling.

Have you actually visited the link he replied to?

Smile Like Umean It · Jan 01, 2008, 10:44 AM // 10:44

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Originally Posted by Commander Ryker

And there's your example of trolling.

Yeah, you should really go read that link first.

Holly Herro · Jan 01, 2008, 11:05 AM // 11:05

No one should troll unless you want to be 'branded' a: (Quoted straight from wiki)

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Originally Posted by Wikipedia

they are often ugly, obnoxious creatures bent on mischief and wickedness.

Njaiguni Blaze · Jan 01, 2008, 11:15 AM // 11:15

Trolls are there for a reason though. For the lulz.

Jan 01, 2008, 03:51 AM // 03:51	#1
Tyla Emo Goth Italics Join Date: Sep 2006	Okay, i still don't know what this means... Troll - it's one of the terms on guru i STILL don't know... If anyone can tell me, thanks in advance for getting it off my chest

Jan 01, 2008, 03:58 AM // 03:58	#2
evenfall Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_troll

Jan 01, 2008, 03:59 AM // 03:59	#3
Toutatis Walking Wiki Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Isle of Medication Guild: Visitors from Aranna [VFA] Profession: Me/E	A troll is somebody who posts with the sole intention of baiting other users with inflammatory comments to get an emotional response Wikipedia has a lengthy essay about the nature of trolls here

Jan 01, 2008, 04:14 AM // 04:14	#4
Jedimagician Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Mar 2006	A Better Definition

Jan 01, 2008, 04:41 AM // 04:41	#7
HawkofStorms Hall Hero Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: E/	For those to lazy to click links... Trolls/trolling is a general internet term, and isn't exclusive to GW. Its common in forums and is similar to flamming. Trolls are people who insult and bash others just to rile them up. For example, somebody whose reply just says "you suck at life, die!" is a troll. Trolls can also be more subtle. For example, somebody could post a thread in the suggestion forum saying "get rid of gold in GW and make everything free in the game." This person could also be considered a troll if he made the thread not seriously believeing his own idea and is just posting it to tick people off.

Jan 01, 2008, 11:15 AM // 11:15	#12
Njaiguni Blaze Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Netherlands Guild: The Biggyverse [PLEB] Profession: Me/	Trolls are there for a reason though. For the lulz.