Behind the Troll

Black Francis · 05-01-2014, 06:43 PM

I was talking with Hate paper doll and recalling the incident with Yorkedaddy in the reputation thread today and i got to thinking about internet trolls.

Like, what is the motivation behind a troll?
Im not calling Yorke a troll, ive seen him be more than that but i have seen him troll some ppl

ive done it too i admit, but even though i enjoy it, i recognise im being a dick having a laugh at their expense.
however ive met some True trolls around the net, users with multiple accounts having a laugh of fooling ppl they are serious, exploiting anonymity in a dickish way without any remorse.

Why do they this? where does the need come from? what can explain this behavior? that's what im asking you MB

further more, are they a necessary evil?

We hate them but also applaud them at the same time, we reward them with attention falling into their trap knowing it's a trap.
ive even tried being rational with some of them which is ridiculous cause im talking to a person so detached he became a troll.

Paedantic Basterd · 05-01-2014, 07:03 PM

I would say it's a matter of one person thinking the other is taking a particular issue more seriously than the issue is worth.

And then from that observation, attempts at irritating the other person over nothing are generated.

I do this to my roommate constantly.

Black Francis · 05-01-2014, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Pedestrian

I would say it's a matter of one person thinking the other is taking a particular issue more seriously than the issue is worth.

And then from that observation, attempts at irritating the other person over nothing are generated.

I do this to my roommate constantly.

yea it's fun in a way, but the joke is mostly a personal one, the person being trolled won't find it funny only the troll does.

imo if you play a trick or joke on someone it's better if you both laugh, no?
it's like, trolling a friend is funny but trolling strangers and leading them on seems mean.

The Sane Psycho · 05-01-2014, 07:15 PM

I myself am a fan of trolling.

The motivation for me is that it's good for a laugh. I find it funny when people get pissed at me trolling.

Black Francis · 05-01-2014, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by The Sane Psycho

I myself am a fan of trolling.

The motivation for me is that it's good for a laugh. I find it funny when people get pissed at me trolling.

You don't strike me as a troll, on the contrary you seem to me like a good addition to this place.

Bout time another Nirvana fan appeared.

The Sane Psycho · 05-02-2014, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Francis

You don't strike me as a troll, on the contrary you seem to me like a good addition to this place.

Bout time another Nirvana fan appeared.

That's because I like this place. Even then, I have trolled here before under different usernames, though I decided not to anymore. I was going to troll under the PhantomMartyr username, but I decided not to troll here anymore, and Vanilla banned that account. I was also banned awhile ago under a different account. But, I will personally promise not to troll here anymore.

There are two different types of trolls. The bad kind of troll, that just insults people or acts like a complete retard, and the good type of troll, who's a little more subtle, and may even appear to be a nice, intelligent person. All you have to do is post something controversial for the sole purpose of getting people riled up, and you can be a successful troll. Of course, sometimes it's alright to do a little of the first one. It's okay to be (fake) angry at times or to act a little stupid. Just don't take it overboard.

Anyways, thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you like my posts.

~~hate paper doll~~ · 05-01-2014, 07:29 PM

I just don't like malicious trolling. Prime example, the forum I just left. Things considered funny were:

Following someone who had a miscarriage all over the boards and posting a picture of an aborted fetus every time this person posted.

Tracking down the relatives or significant others of members and harassing them nonstop, or making up lies about that person.

Gimmick posting as a pedophile.

Changing their username to "username's dead mommy'' in the instance of a member who was grieving a recent death.

People who engage in that type of behavior suck, as do the people laughing at it. Not cool, at all.

Trollheart · 05-01-2014, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by hate paper doll

I just don't like malicious trolling. Prime example, the forum I just left. Things considered funny were:

Following someone who had a miscarriage all over the boards and posting a picture of an aborted fetus every time this person posted.

Tracking down the relatives or significant others of members and harassing them nonstop, or making up lies about that person.

Gimmick posting as a pedophile.

Changing their username to "username's dead mommy'' in the instance of a member who was grieving a recent death.

People who engage in that type of behavior suck, as do the people laughing at it. Not cool, at all.

What sort of scumbag would do that? That's not even close to trolling, that's just ****ing evil scumbag behaviour which should have that person banned forever. ****s.

Black Francis · 05-01-2014, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

What sort of scumbag would do that? That's not even close to trolling, that's just ****ing evil scumbag behaviour which should have that person banned forever. ****s.

It's ironic you're named trollheart

i agree, the things said for shock value are getting a little extreme now.
And they're said with no taste, you can get away with alot if you word it the right away, you don't really need to hide your trollish side if you got one just keep it in check.

For some reason im thinking of that smurf that gives out the exploding gifts, i forgot his name, Assh*le smurf i think he's called, always laughing at other ppl's expense.

But if we hate this trolls, why do we become them? essentially we embrace the same thing just to a different degree, but i guess that's makes all the difference.

Neapolitan · 05-01-2014, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by hate paper doll

I just don't like malicious trolling. Prime example, the forum I just left. Things considered funny were:

Following someone who had a miscarriage all over the boards and posting a picture of an aborted fetus every time this person posted.

Tracking down the relatives or significant others of members and harassing them nonstop, or making up lies about that person.

Gimmick posting as a pedophile.

Changing their username to "username's dead mommy'' in the instance of a member who was grieving a recent death.

People who engage in that type of behavior suck, as do the people laughing at it. Not cool, at all.

That is horrible.

05-01-2014, 06:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Black Francis Out of Place Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: in an abstract house Posts: 4,111	Behind the Troll I was talking with Hate paper doll and recalling the incident with Yorkedaddy in the reputation thread today and i got to thinking about internet trolls. Like, what is the motivation behind a troll? Im not calling Yorke a troll, ive seen him be more than that but i have seen him troll some ppl ive done it too i admit, but even though i enjoy it, i recognise im being a dick having a laugh at their expense. however ive met some True trolls around the net, users with multiple accounts having a laugh of fooling ppl they are serious, exploiting anonymity in a dickish way without any remorse. Why do they this? where does the need come from? what can explain this behavior? that's what im asking you MB further more, are they a necessary evil? We hate them but also applaud them at the same time, we reward them with attention falling into their trap knowing it's a trap. ive even tried being rational with some of them which is ridiculous cause im talking to a person so detached he became a troll. __________________ "Hey Kids you got to meet the MIGHTY PIXIES!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbRbCtIgW3A

05-01-2014, 07:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	I would say it's a matter of one person thinking the other is taking a particular issue more seriously than the issue is worth. And then from that observation, attempts at irritating the other person over nothing are generated. I do this to my roommate constantly.

05-01-2014, 07:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
The Sane Psycho Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 299	I myself am a fan of trolling. The motivation for me is that it's good for a laugh. I find it funny when people get pissed at me trolling.

05-01-2014, 07:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
~~hate paper doll~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 423	I just don't like malicious trolling. Prime example, the forum I just left. Things considered funny were: Following someone who had a miscarriage all over the boards and posting a picture of an aborted fetus every time this person posted. Tracking down the relatives or significant others of members and harassing them nonstop, or making up lies about that person. Gimmick posting as a pedophile. Changing their username to "username's dead mommy'' in the instance of a member who was grieving a recent death. People who engage in that type of behavior suck, as do the people laughing at it. Not cool, at all.