What is a Troll ??

**dren** · 07-21-2012, 07:04 AM

so i keep reading this person is a troll that person is a troll (IM a TROLL) but i have really yet to understand what is a Troll

**HitIt** · 07-21-2012, 07:08 AM

a troll is someone who posts a question asking what a troll is to garner a certain response from non troll forum members..

**DSM4Life** · 07-21-2012, 07:24 AM

**Times Roman** · 07-21-2012, 12:21 PM

a troll is someone that asks a question in a thread, or makes a comment in a thread, usually NOT in good faith, to incite a reaction from other members, usually a negative reaction. The question/commment is typically contraversial in nature and is intended to cause problems and/or make trouble. Trolls typically have a very low post count, and quite often banned / suspended members may create a new user id for the sole intent of trolling. However, Admin can usually identify when this occurs, and will bring out the "Ban Hammer" and knock a few heads.

Make sense?

**Flagg** · 07-21-2012, 03:03 PM

A troll is someone making a thread about what a troll is, even though there is already a thread up about the subject.

**< <Samson> >** · 07-21-2012, 04:32 PM

Oh the humanity. . . . .

**not so slim** · 07-21-2012, 04:45 PM

they are like Gremlins!!! never get them wet, Don't feed them after midnight and sunlight will kill them!!!

**DeadlyD** · 07-21-2012, 05:03 PM

Haha I still have one of those troll dolls from years ago!!! ....its a hockey one with skates.

**dren** · 07-21-2012, 07:12 PM

So in order not to be a TROLL one has to only ask questions about steroids , (even tho every topic on steroids is covered on this site and google) so if one was to make a thread just for shi7 sakes, thats considered Trolling?

well wouldn't all of the posters on this site be a troll ? something to think about guys

**Times Roman** · 07-21-2012, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by dren

So in order not to be a TROLL one has to only ask questions about steroids , (even tho every topic on steroids is covered on this site and google) so if one was to make a thread just for shi7 sakes, thats considered Trolling?

well wouldn't all of the posters on this site be a troll ? something to think about guys

Mate,
every subforum is fairly serious abouut it's content and we like to keep conversations on topic. However, we do have the infamous Lounge, where Lounge Lizards dwell and pretty much any topic is discussed. There are even threads like Dukkit's infamous "International House of Whores" where things get pretty dicey. But just follow the rules (no porn, etc.) and you will be g2g.

Does this help?

**dren** · 07-21-2012, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by Times Roman;6083***

Mate,
every subforum is fairly serious abouut it's content and we like to keep conversations on topic. However, we do have the infamous Lounge, where Lounge Lizards dwell and pretty much any topic is discussed. There are even threads like Dukkit's infamous "International House of Whores" where things get pretty dicey. But just follow the rules (no porn, etc.) and you will be g2g.

Does this help?

ummmm BUDD iv yet to break any rules

**Times Roman** · 07-21-2012, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by dren

ummmm BUDD iv yet to break any rules

no problem. if you have an issue, the best place to discuss this is the one on one with the staff, and i can talk to you there. Please be specific, and possibly include a link to a particular post/thread.

**GirlyGymRat** · 07-21-2012, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by dren

ummmm BUDD iv yet to break any rules

i missed the reply where OP said you had. shouldn't be hard to stay active. follow rules, no porn, be respectful of others, no flaming

**Times Roman** · 07-21-2012, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by GirlyGymRat

i missed the reply where OP said you had. shouldn't be hard to stay active. follow rules, no porn, be respectful of others, no flaming

and DON"T FLIRT with GGR else Brutus the Bulldawg will come looking for ya! =)

**lovbyts** · 07-22-2012, 06:33 AM

Originally Posted by Times Roman

a troll is someone that asks a question in a thread, or makes a comment in a thread, usually NOT in good faith, to incite a reaction from other members, usually a negative reaction. The question/commment is typically contraversial in nature and is intended to cause problems and/or make trouble. Trolls typically have a very low post count, and quite often banned / suspended members may create a new user id for the sole intent of trolling. However, Admin can usually identify when this occurs, and will bring out the "Ban Hammer" and knock a few heads.

Make sense?

Hmmm I'm thinking this could pass for about 80% of your started post and maybe even higher of mine. LOL

**Gambolputty** · 07-23-2012, 07:34 PM

Are compulsive correctors of spelling and punctuation also Trolls?

?

**Times Roman** · 07-26-2012, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by Gambolputty

Are compulsive correctors of spelling and punctuation also Trolls?

?

I've had a few correct me in the past, doesn't make them a troll

**956Vette** · 07-26-2012, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by dren

So in order not to be a TROLL one has to only ask questions about steroids , (even tho every topic on steroids is covered on this site and google) so if one was to make a thread just for shi7 sakes, thats considered Trolling?

well wouldn't all of the posters on this site be a troll ? something to think about guys

Your posting habits equate to trolling as you are diluting the forum & not building equity and/or optimizing for google/user experience