Emoticon Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I have been a member of Sheffield Forum for a few days now and haveing watched others post and read with interest what others have to say, I am struggling with the term troll which seems to be all over this forum. It also seems to be used as an insult and bandied about between different cliques on here and it does make me a little concerned about posting much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Did you try google before asking? http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=trolling and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll_%28Internet%29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emoticon Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Yes I did google it, but it was a comment on how it is frequently used to insult others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 These links from the Beeb might give you an idea. And that's just today. There are a few on here. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/30823090 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-31309806 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-31296258 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo77 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Yes I did google it, but it was a comment on how it is frequently used to insult others. It's not used as an insult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sibon Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I have been a member of Sheffield Forum for a few days now and haveing watched others post and read with interest what others have to say, I am struggling with the term troll which seems to be all over this forum. It also seems to be used as an insult and bandied about between different cliques on here and it does make me a little concerned about posting much. Generally speaking, a troll is a trouble causer. They come in many shapes and sizes. One incarnation is the innocent "new user" who appears and starts chucking around allegations of cliques and bullying. Some of them make characteristic spelling errors which make them easy to recognise:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emoticon Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Oh dear, I cant even get this right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 It's not used as an insult. Well it's not exactly a term of endearment is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Oh dear, I cant even get this right. What are you trying to get right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzijlstra Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Welcome to the forum Think of a forum/social media platform, as a social community (especially an active one like this), a troll is the equivalent of the trouble-causer, you know, the kid in the back of the class throwing paper planes and then pointing at others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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