I think a key ingredient to trollishness is that they try to disrupt the status quo dialog. On a religious forum some people might be discussing the best way to position your body while praying. A troll would say "It doesn't matter if you sit, stand, or prostrate yourself because nobody's listening".
Similarly, some people on an earth science forum might be discussing the rate of global warming. A troll would say "It doesn't matter because Jesus is coming back before it gets too warm."
Neither statement:
- "It doesn't matter if you sit, stand, or prostrate yourself because nobody's listening"
- "It doesn't matter because Jesus is coming back before it gets too warm."
is supportable scientifically or otherwise. I don't think trollishness necessarily has to do with supporting statements or making unsupportable statements.
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Originally Posted by belovelife
But as an individual in my specific perception, I would put forth a proposition for everyone in this thread to consider themselves a troll for a moment. Then build a list of their trollish activities. Then as we compile a communal list of trollish activities, the concept could be defined further.
I'll start.
I make claims that are unsupported. (eccept theoretically)
I cause frustration through mispelling. (though not intentional)
I cause frustration through unique formatting (although i feel it is more efficient)
I reply to alot of threads (i have alot to say)
I disagree with postulated concepts (they arn't law yet)
I believe in the etherial (are you experienced)
I sometimes make puns at the wrong time (timing is everything !! [sorry freeztar])
And my breath smells of coffee.
NEXT
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- I sometimes speak with condescension (always without meaning to be condescending)
- I sometimes make a joke of someone's serious comment or discussion.
- I sometimes don't concede a point in a debate after I realize the point rightfully went to my opponent.
- I sometimes avoid responding to the main subject of a post, but rather respond to a small part which by itself makes an easy target.
~modest
