What is trolling? - Guild Wars Forums

zehly · Aug 31, 2005, 07:40 PM // 19:40

What does trolling mean on forums?? Someone here says that they are a "Troll Hunter" but I don't get it..

Keure · Aug 31, 2005, 07:45 PM // 19:45

Troll: To post something specifically designed to draw out predictable responses/flames.

Done for the attention, really.

ethornber · Aug 31, 2005, 07:53 PM // 19:53

It's originally a fishing term - to 'troll' for fish means to bait your hook and slowly (~1 knot or less) move through the water, waiting for a fish to bite.

Mhydrian · Aug 31, 2005, 08:13 PM // 20:13

Usually means disagreeing with the person calling you a troll.

Kuku Monk · Aug 31, 2005, 08:17 PM // 20:17

Those accused of trolling, raise their hand!

*raises hand*

Go against the norm on boards like these and prepare to be flamed.

sidepocket13 · Aug 31, 2005, 08:17 PM // 20:17

ok as long as we are on the topic of questions, and i dont want to start a new thread what is FTW?

Chillin-N-Killin · Aug 31, 2005, 08:19 PM // 20:19

Free The Willy, lol sorry had to say that (no clue what FTW is)

Savio · Aug 31, 2005, 08:20 PM // 20:20

FTW = for the win!

Kuku Monk · Aug 31, 2005, 08:22 PM // 20:22

I'm guessin that's some PvP jargon... correct?

Bit Player · Aug 31, 2005, 08:43 PM // 20:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidepocket13

ok as long as we are on the topic of questions, and i dont want to start a new thread what is FTW?

You're kiddin'/trollin'?

In the lexicon of the old school skate/punk world some twenty years ago "FTA" meant:

F[sex act] The World

Swiffle · Aug 31, 2005, 08:58 PM // 20:58

hi trolling +1 10 letters wow k thx bye
In conclusion, Starcraft > Guild Wars.
10/10

jdwoody · Aug 31, 2005, 09:23 PM // 21:23

Here's a good link:

http://www.xahlee.org/Netiquette_dir...rgon_file.html

It's not really about disagreement, instead it's more about intent. Is the person trying to get a point across or are they just writing something to get a lot of responses. Even if a troll posts something completely incorrect, they will continue to argue since that generates even more responses (which was the original goal in the first place)

To generate even more posts, trolls typically hijack multiple threads...

Mercury Angel · Aug 31, 2005, 09:32 PM // 21:32

Trolling is related to flaming-

To troll is to make remarks or ask questions in order to draw flames.
Whether what they say is true or not, they word it in such a way as to intentionally upset people, and often mask their statements with an air of innocence, as if they hadn't intended to offend.

Trolling often overlaps with other rule breaking.

Trollling as spam:
Imagine a bbs where people are awaiting a game update.
Thread title "OMG, UPDATE ANNOUNCED! See inside for link."
Thread content"OMGWTF PIE. KTHXBAI"

Trolling as a flame:
'Any idiot would know ..." "Only a person with no life ..."
A direct or indirect personal insult, but with the intent of fueling flames, rather than actually attacking people. It's only a means to an end.

Trolling as an innocent remark:
"If you pay attention, you'll notice that most of the looters in New Orleans are black/African-American"
While technically true, they intentionally leave out the context [100% of vandals in an all-white city would be white, for example.] to offend people.

Trolling is an artform primarily practiced by people who-
*Crave attention, and go for negative, as it's easier to get
or
*Have a personality disorder, and thrive off of being negative to others

Of course, people will troll at other times too, such as when they've had a bad day. The difference should be obvious when you look and see if it's a consistent behaviour, or just an occasional thing.

ayb · Aug 31, 2005, 09:35 PM // 21:35

ftw has been around since long before guild wars so no, it isn not a "pvp term". i remember people talking in cs about "deagle ftw!"

Fate · Aug 31, 2005, 09:35 PM // 21:35

For more examples of trolling visit www.gnaa.us (Warning: Prepare to be offended)

Squizzard45 · Aug 31, 2005, 09:42 PM // 21:42

jdwoody · Aug 31, 2005, 09:50 PM // 21:50

If you recognize a troll but can't stop yourself from replying, try putting this up instead:

Scaphism · Aug 31, 2005, 10:07 PM // 22:07

::waves:: I'm the local troll hunter, though I think I'm about ready to graduate to Troll Hunter Extraordinaire.
These good people have given a pretty clear description of a forum troll. (Not to be confused with other kinds of trolling.)

FTW has been adopted and warped by a new generation.

Shadowdaemon · Sep 01, 2005, 01:14 AM // 01:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swiffle

In conclusion, Starcraft > Guild Wars.

see, this is an example of trolling, starcraft blows and everyone knows it, he just said this to make people respond to him

FatherNurgle · Sep 01, 2005, 01:33 AM // 01:33

Could it be that the person who farms trolls a w/m. That is popular. I think ppl read to much into it lol. Why would someone say that is what they do on the game? Sounds like a boring life to instigate fights. Rather, some ppl might say they are a farmer. They have completed the game several times and mostly farm.

Aug 31, 2005, 07:40 PM // 19:40	#1
zehly Sunshine Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Wired Guild: Daughters of Ananke Profession: Mo/E	What is trolling? What does trolling mean on forums?? Someone here says that they are a "Troll Hunter" but I don't get it..

Aug 31, 2005, 09:32 PM // 21:32	#13
Mercury Angel Avatar of Gwen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wandering my own road.	Trolling is related to flaming- To troll is to make remarks or ask questions in order to draw flames. Whether what they say is true or not, they word it in such a way as to intentionally upset people, and often mask their statements with an air of innocence, as if they hadn't intended to offend. Trolling often overlaps with other rule breaking. Trollling as spam: Imagine a bbs where people are awaiting a game update. Thread title "OMG, UPDATE ANNOUNCED! See inside for link." Thread content"OMGWTF PIE. KTHXBAI" Trolling as a flame: 'Any idiot would know ..." "Only a person with no life ..." A direct or indirect personal insult, but with the intent of fueling flames, rather than actually attacking people. It's only a means to an end. Trolling as an innocent remark: "If you pay attention, you'll notice that most of the looters in New Orleans are black/African-American" While technically true, they intentionally leave out the context [100% of vandals in an all-white city would be white, for example.] to offend people. Trolling is an artform primarily practiced by people who- Crave attention, and go for negative, as it's easier to get or Have a personality disorder, and thrive off of being negative to others Of course, people will troll at other times too, such as when they've had a bad day. The difference should be obvious when you look and see if it's a consistent behaviour, or just an occasional thing. Last edited by Mercury Angel; Aug 31, 2005 at 09:36 PM // 21:36.. Reason: typo

Aug 31, 2005, 09:42 PM // 21:42	#16
Squizzard45 Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA Guild: [Cb] Profession: Mo/R	Last edited by Squizzard45; Aug 31, 2005 at 09:46 PM // 21:46..

Sep 01, 2005, 01:33 AM // 01:33	#20
FatherNurgle Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Nite Terrors Profession: W/N	could it be Could it be that the person who farms trolls a w/m. That is popular. I think ppl read to much into it lol. Why would someone say that is what they do on the game? Sounds like a boring life to instigate fights. Rather, some ppl might say they are a farmer. They have completed the game several times and mostly farm.

Aug 31, 2005, 07:45 PM // 19:45	#2
Keure Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005	Troll: To post something specifically designed to draw out predictable responses/flames. Done for the attention, really.

Aug 31, 2005, 07:53 PM // 19:53	#3
ethornber Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	It's originally a fishing term - to 'troll' for fish means to bait your hook and slowly (~1 knot or less) move through the water, waiting for a fish to bite.

Aug 31, 2005, 08:13 PM // 20:13	#4
Mhydrian Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: R/Me	Usually means disagreeing with the person calling you a troll.

Aug 31, 2005, 08:17 PM // 20:17	#5
Kuku Monk Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: Me/E	Those accused of trolling, raise their hand! raises hand Go against the norm on boards like these and prepare to be flamed.

Aug 31, 2005, 08:17 PM // 20:17	#6
sidepocket13 Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New England Guild: Metallica Roadies Profession: Mo/Me	ok as long as we are on the topic of questions, and i dont want to start a new thread what is FTW?

Aug 31, 2005, 08:19 PM // 20:19	#7
Chillin-N-Killin Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Colorado Guild: The Adult Guild Profession: R/Mo	Free The Willy, lol sorry had to say that (no clue what FTW is)

Aug 31, 2005, 08:20 PM // 20:20	#8
Savio Teenager with attitude Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]	FTW = for the win!

Aug 31, 2005, 08:22 PM // 20:22	#9
Kuku Monk Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: Me/E	I'm guessin that's some PvP jargon... correct?

Aug 31, 2005, 08:58 PM // 20:58	#11
Swiffle Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Mostly Harmless [MH]	hi trolling +1 10 letters wow k thx bye In conclusion, Starcraft > Guild Wars. 10/10

Aug 31, 2005, 09:23 PM // 21:23	#12
jdwoody Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Austin	Here's a good link: http://www.xahlee.org/Netiquette_dir...rgon_file.html It's not really about disagreement, instead it's more about intent. Is the person trying to get a point across or are they just writing something to get a lot of responses. Even if a troll posts something completely incorrect, they will continue to argue since that generates even more responses (which was the original goal in the first place) To generate even more posts, trolls typically hijack multiple threads...

Aug 31, 2005, 09:35 PM // 21:35	#14
ayb Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: WTS SOUL PST Guild: Order of the Fly Profession: Mo/R	ftw has been around since long before guild wars so no, it isn not a "pvp term". i remember people talking in cs about "deagle ftw!"

Aug 31, 2005, 09:35 PM // 21:35	#15
Fate Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New England, USA Guild: Shadow Knights [SK] Profession: Mo/Me	For more examples of trolling visit www.gnaa.us (Warning: Prepare to be offended)

Aug 31, 2005, 09:50 PM // 21:50	#17
jdwoody Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Austin	If you recognize a troll but can't stop yourself from replying, try putting this up instead: