Thanks for the trolling update concerning trolls. Remember the trolls from Willow? IIRC they turn into hydras if you shake a stick at them. Occasionally my mom reminisces about childhood trolling in her parents boat during the 60's. Most annoying trolls were those goofy "hypercolor" hair toys kids had back in the 80's.

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The worst kind of troll are the shadow trolls. Voting no on polls that are really well thought out just to vote no and mess with someone. No troll admits to it but you can tell they exist. They're only there to take the feedback you put time into typing up and making it look like a joke. Another troll I can't stand are the ones who do something similar, but you can clearly see they exist. These are the trolls that reply to your feedback that you really care about and put time into and say "no" No real explanation or reply as to why they're saying no, so you ask, why no? Why do you disagree? And they once again say, "no". these people to me are useful because they bump the post with their nonsense. Even though I still despise them...

Anti Troll post, is a Troll Post... Ironic!

[quote]The object of this post is to discuss the utter sadness of the forum trolls. A troll is nothing more than an inadequate individual who should be ignored. I hope to help with early recognition and thereby avoidance of getting involved in their foul game. Trolls, once acknowledged, can take up residence, and, like athlete's foot, can be difficult to alleviate. The troll posts a message, often in response to honest comments, questions and suggestions, that is intended to upset, disrupt or simply insult. Usually, it will fail, as the troll rarely bothers to match the tone or style of the poster, and usually a trolls immaturity, ignorance and arrogance shows. It is my belief that the majority of trolls are just sad, pathetic, people, living their lonely lives vicariously through trying to bring those they see as strong, successfully articulating and caring people down to their unnatural, inhumane and miserable level. It just totally amazes me the lengths that some people will go to just to try and get your attention even for the briefest of moments. It is almost comically pitiful when it is obvious a grown adult who has become like a child; poking a stick at a beehive, hoping that they will elicit some type of a reaction, and then proudly displaying it like a badge of courage that they eagerly forward to their little groups of common Internet junkies, because they are so impressed with themselves that they think they broke through some fictitious wall or actually got someones attention. I see it as nothing more than an someone trying to become and escapist from their sad and lonely daily life by disrupting a stable community; which gives them the illusion of power, and allows them to think they are strong, and in control. For trolls, any response is a type of 'recognition;' they are unable to fully understand and distinguish between irritation and admiration; their ego grows directly in proportion to the response, regardless of the form or content of that response. One of the saddest parts of this is that trolls will, rather astonishingly, dispute this, claiming that it's a game or joke; this merely confirms the diagnosis; how sad do you have to be to find such mind-numbingly trivial time wasting to be funny? You need to remember the most important thing about trolls; they are nothing more than cowards that cannot handle a truly intellectual conversation; they'll usually post just enough to get an argument going, then sit back and count the responses (Yes, that's what they do!). So you might want to know how can really recognize a real troll post from one that is from someone that wants to know, or understand something better? 1. No Imagination - Most are frighteningly obvious; sexist, blasphemous, or derogatory language. 2. Abstruse, pompous, in the Extreme - Some trolls preparation is so thorough, that while they waste time, they appear so ludicrous that they elicit sympathetic reactions. 3. False Identity - Because they are cowards, trolls virtually never do things that will lead someone to their own name, and often reveal their trolling drollness (and lack of imagination) in the chosen ID. 4. Cross posting - Any post that is cross posted to several other posts should be viewed as suspicious, particularly if unrelated or of opposing perspective. Why would someone do that? 5. Off-topic posting - Often genuine errors, but, if from an 'outsider' they deserve matter-of-fact response; if genuine, a brief apposite response is simply netiquette; if it's a troll post, you have denied it its reward. 6. Repetition of a question or statement is either a troll - or a pedant; either way, treatment as a troll is effective. 7. Missing The Point - Trolls rarely answer a direct question - they cannot, if asked to justify their twaddle - so they develop a fine line in missing the point. 8. Thick or Sad - Trolls are usually sad, lonely folk, with few social skills; they rarely make what most people would consider intelligent conversation. However, they frequently have an obsession with their IQ and feel the need to make themselves think it is higher. Too many good people have been banned simply because they fed the trolls! The best way to deal with these creatures, especially here in our community, is by not answering them, but just clicking on "report." If you are unsure if it is a troll, then just select the "personal reasons" otherwise there are other selections. Let the Forum's ninja decide![/quote] jesus christ!!!

Bump. Though I didn't need the well written definition about trolls, this is a perfect post for those new to Destiny or forums in general. It's amazing to me that a game, who was marketed as a "fpsmmorpg", lacks any social experience in-game. At best you'll come across 20 names in the tower.. Doing what? Dancing.. Jumping? Does anyone actually use the team voice channel? I never see it.. However, these forums are where we have the ability for any direct socialization, linked with our characters, and they're absolutely volatile. Half the time I decide against joining in on a discussion because I don't feel like dealing with the nonsense that may stem from it.

I was reading down to this.... [quote]3. False Identity - Because they are cowards, trolls virtually never do things that will lead someone to their own name, and often reveal their trolling drollness (and lack of imagination) in the chosen ID.[/quote] So everyone that dont state the name and adress is a troll on a forum. I am starting to sense that someone are after something, that i can not point my finger on.

i won't lie, i didn't read your post. going to sleep. bump anyways. i trust you enough. at the same time though, can't blame a troll ever for what you say.

Greetings, Fellow guardian, and protector of the light. I represent qualities such as Nobility. Bestial. And Wise. All very noble qualities, and I am the best of my order. I am TIGERMAN! RAWR! Does this make me a troll? [i]RUNSAWAY![/i]

I agree. Not to mention how these trolls in particular are utter failures at it. I think its just this new generation, I mean trolls from the olden days were funny and an actual treat to read. Most of them were simply more along the lines of rebels striking back at someone in a forum/on a website with some sort of tact. You couldn't take them fully seriously, but their antics brought attention to a situation and definitely looked nothing at all like what we've been seen from the ones in this community.

You clearly devoted much time into this.. Sadly everyone here already knows what trolls are.

Tl;dr version: Trolls are bad, mmmmkay?

Good god this was the longest troll post ever........oh crap is this a troll?....how do I report myself?....wait does this mean I want attention from Internet estrangers ?......oh god I'm a troll , how do I stop this?......please help!

trolls should just be ignored..Amen

Bump for Troll Patrol

The person who is dead wrong but thinks they are sooooo right. Then when you call them out and they switch to trolling. The most infuriating kind for me. At least a true troll owns their debauchery

Pretty much sums it up.

Bump

Yep, i used to never report. Now i have no problem. Its time to end the f this and f thar mentality. We dont need you here and they need consequenses for there actions. Good work ninjas, i see you. ; )

You will feed me, you always do.

This is one of the most unstable communities out there.