History Analysis / Troll

Trolling has recently been the subject of a ''notable'' CriticalResearchFailure by UsefulNotes/BritishNewspapers as of mid-2012; the term "Internet trolling" they refer to is in fact [[TheBully cyber-abusers or internet bullies]], which is [[BullyingADragon far worse than trolling]]. In any case, a troll is someone who would probably say "I like New York Yankees. X [team on fan site] suck!" in a baseball forum, whereas a cyber-abuser is ''not'' a troll and does it for more harmful reasons, which toy with emotions sometimes. Ironically, trolling (the original kind, not the modern definition) is now on the way to becoming a DiscreditedTrope -- [[GrandfatherClause although it still seems to be tolerated in football forums]]. In any case, the proper term for this behaviour is cyber-bullying. [[CowboyBebopAtHisComputer What British media refers to as Internet trolls is called "mobbing" or gang stalking, the practise of making false allegations or stalking in a mob- or gang-like fashion]].

Trolling has recently been the subject of a ''notable'' CriticalResearchFailure by UsefulNotes/BritishNewspapers as of mid-2012; the term "Internet trolling" they refer to [[YouKeepUsingThatWord is in fact]] [[TheBully cyber-abusers or internet bullies]], which is [[BullyingADragon far worse than trolling]]. In any case, a troll is someone who would probably say "I like New York Yankees. X [team on fan site] suck!" in a baseball forum, whereas a cyber-abuser is ''not'' a troll and does it for more harmful reasons, which toy with emotions sometimes. Ironically, trolling (the original kind, not the [[YouKeepUsingThatWord modern definition]]) is now on the way to becoming a DiscreditedTrope -- [[GrandfatherClause although it still seems to be tolerated in football forums]]. In any case, the proper term for this behaviour is [[YouKeepUsingThatWord cyber-bullying]]. [[CowboyBebopAtHisComputer What British media refers to as Internet trolls is called "mobbing" or gang stalking, the practise of making false allegations or stalking in a mob- or gang-like fashion]].

Trolling has recently been the subject of a ''notable'' CriticalResearchFailure taken UpToEleven by UsefulNotes/BritishNewspapers as of mid-2012; the term "Internet trolling" they refer to [[YouKeepUsingThatWord is in fact]] [[TheBully cyber-abusers or internet bullies]], which is [[BullyingADragon far worse than trolling]]. In any case, a troll is someone who would probably say "I like New York Yankees. X [team on fan site] suck!" in a baseball forum, whereas a cyber-abuser is ''not'' a troll and does it for more harmful reasons, which toy with emotions sometimes. Ironically, trolling (the original kind, not the [[YouKeepUsingThatWord modern definition]]) is now on the way to becoming a DiscreditedTrope -- [[GrandfatherClause although it still seems to be tolerated in football forums]]. In any case, the proper term for this behaviour is [[YouKeepUsingThatWord cyber-bullying]]. [[CowboyBebopAtHisComputer What British media refers to as Internet trolls is called "mobbing" or gang stalking, the practise of making false allegations or stalking in a mob- or gang-like fashion]].

According to some, these kind of people are either {{Sociopath}}s or suffering from {{GIFT}}. In fact, if you look at any articles regarding as to ''why'' someone would become an internet troll it usually states this.

This belief is highly questionable. Firstly, not all trolls are anonymous. In fact, some celebrities are big trolls. Some of them even use fat trolling. [[https://twitter.com/JustinRoiland/status/652418776697323520 Here]] is an interesting example from Justin Roiland. Secondly, trolls are sociopaths as much as Kyle Broflovsky (an obvious slim troll) is Eric Cartman (an obvious sociopath). Yeah, sure, your anger has no effect on them (why should it have, after all?) and instead gives them pleasure, but it doesn't mean that trolls lack empathy. Just DontFeedTheTroll and be [[NiceGuy nice]] and wise. The only emotions that they enjoy are emotional extremes, such as [[UnstoppableRage fury]], [[NightmareFuel fear]] and [[{{Wangst}} psychotic crying]]. And [[SmugSnake elitism]]. [[NotEvilJustMisunderstood They indeed can be very caring and loving people]]. They just love mocking and taunting a little too much. Besides, not every troll acts like a {{Jerkass}}. Some of them prefer [[DeadPanSnarker irony and sarcasm]] over profanity. These are called "slim trolls". Sadly, it's even more humiliating, because [[HeelRealization the fault is his victim's for being a jerkass]] (ironic, isn't it?). All of that means that trolls act that way [[RuleOfFunny because their victims are hilarious]], not because of them being cold-hearted or anonymous.

This belief is highly questionable. Firstly, not all trolls are anonymous. In fact, some celebrities are big trolls. Some of them even use fat trolling. [[https://twitter.com/JustinRoiland/status/652418776697323520 Here]] is an interesting example from Justin Roiland. Secondly, trolls are sociopaths as much as Kyle Broflovsky (an obvious slim troll) is Eric Cartman (an obvious sociopath). Yeah, sure, your anger has no effect on them (why should it have, after all?) and instead gives them pleasure, but it doesn't mean that trolls lack empathy. Just DontFeedTheTroll and be [[NiceGuy nice]] and wise. The only emotions that they enjoy are emotional extremes, such as [[UnstoppableRage fury]], [[NightmareFuel fear]] and [[{{Wangst}} psychotic crying]]. And [[SmugSnake elitism]]. [[NotEvilJustMisunderstood They indeed can be very caring and loving people]]. They just love mocking and taunting a little too much. Besides, not every troll acts like a {{Jerkass}}. Some of them prefer [[DeadPanSnarker irony and sarcasm]] over profanity. These are called "slim trolls". Sadly, it's even more humiliating, because [[HeelRealization the fault is his victim's for being a jerkass]] (ironic, isn't it?). All of that means that trolls act that way [[RuleOfFunny because their victims are hilarious]], not because of them being cold-hearted or anonymous. \\

This belief is highly questionable. Firstly, not all trolls are anonymous. In fact, some celebrities are big trolls. Some of them even use fat trolling. [[https://twitter.com/JustinRoiland/status/652418776697323520 Here]] is an interesting example from Justin Roiland. Secondly, trolls are sociopaths as much as Kyle Broflovsky (an obvious slim troll) is Eric Cartman (an obvious sociopath). Yeah, sure, your anger has no effect on them (why should it have, after all?) and instead gives them pleasure, but it doesn't mean that trolls lack empathy. Just DontFeedTheTroll and be [[NiceGuy nice]] and wise. The only emotions that they enjoy are emotional extremes, such as [[UnstoppableRage fury]], [[NightmareFuel fear]] and [[{{Wangst}} psychotic crying]]. And [[SmugSnake elitism]]. [[NotEvilJustMisunderstood They indeed can be very caring and loving people]]. They just love mocking and taunting a little too much. Besides, not every troll acts like a {{Jerkass}}. Some of them prefer [[DeadPanSnarker irony and sarcasm]] over profanity. These are called "slim trolls". Sadly, it's even more humiliating, because [[HeelRealization the fault is his victim's for being a jerkass]] (ironic, isn't it?). All of that means that trolls act that way [[RuleOfFunny because his victims are hilarious]]. \\

This belief is highly questionable. Firstly, not all trolls are anonymous. In fact, some celebrities are big trolls. Some of them even use fat trolling. [[https://twitter.com/JustinRoiland/status/652418776697323520 Here]] is an interesting example from Justin Roiland. Secondly, trolls are sociopaths as much as Kyle Broflovsky (an obvious slim troll) is Eric Cartman (an obvious sociopath). Yeah, sure, your anger has no effect on them (why should it have, after all?) and instead gives them pleasure, but it doesn't mean that trolls lack empathy. Just DontFeedTheTroll and be [[NiceGuy nice]] and wise. The only emotions that they enjoy are emotional extremes, such as [[UnstoppableRage fury]], [[NightmareFuel fear]] and [[{{Wangst}} psychotic crying]]. And [[SmugSnake elitism]]. They indeed can be very caring and loving people. They just love mocking and taunting a little too much. Besides, not every troll acts like a {{Jerkass}}. Some of them prefer [[DeadPanSnarker irony and sarcasm]] over profanity. These are called "slim trolls". Sadly, it's even more humiliating, because [[HeelRealization the fault is his victim's for being a jerkass]] (ironic, isn't it?). All of that means that trolls act that way [[RuleOfFunny because his victims are hilarious]]. \\

This belief is highly questionable. Firstly, not all trolls are anonymous. In fact, some celebrities are big trolls. Some of them even use fat trolling. [[https://twitter.com/JustinRoiland/status/652418776697323520 Here]] is an interesting example from Justin Roiland. Secondly, trolls are sociopaths as much as Kyle Broflovsky (an obvious slim troll) is Eric Cartman (an obvious sociopath). Yeah, sure, your anger has no effect on them (why should it have, after all?) and instead gives them pleasure, but it doesn't mean that trolls lack empathy. Just DontFeedTheTroll and be [[NiceGuy nice]] and wise. The only emotions that they enjoy are emotional extremes, such as [[UnstoppableRage fury]], [[NightmareFuel fear]] and [[{{Wangst}} psychotic crying]]. They indeed can be very caring and loving people. They just love mocking and taunting a little too much. Besides, not every troll acts like a {{Jerkass}}. Some of them prefer [[DeadPanSnarker irony and sarcasm]] over profanity. These are called "slim trolls". Sadly, it's even more humiliating, because [[HeelRealization the fault is his victim's for being a jerkass]] (ironic, isn't it?). All of that means that trolls act that way [[RuleOfFunny because his victims are hilarious]]. \\

This belief is highly questionable. Firstly, not all trolls are anonymous. In fact, some celebrities are big trolls. Some of them even use fat trolling. [[https://twitter.com/JustinRoiland/status/652418776697323520 Here]]'s an interesting example from Justin Roiland. Secondly, trolls are sociopaths as much as Kyle Broflovsky (an obvious slim troll) is Eric Cartman (an obvious sociopath). Yeah, sure, your anger has no effect on them (why should it have, after all?) and instead gives them pleasure, but it doesn't mean that trolls lack empathy. Just DontFeedTheTroll and be [[NiceGuy nice]] and wise. The only emotions that they enjoy are emotional extremes, such as [[UnstoppableRage fury]], [[NightmareFuel fear]] and [[{{Wangst}} psychotic crying]]. They indeed can be very caring and loving people. They just love mocking and taunting a little too much. Besides, not every troll acts like a {{Jerkass}}. Some of them prefer [[DeadPanSnarker irony and sarcasm]] over profanity. These are called "slim trolls". Sadly, it's even more humiliating, because [[HeelRealization the fault is his victim's for being a jerkass]] (ironic, isn't it?). All of that means that trolls act that way [[RuleOfFunny because his victims are hilarious]]. \\

This belief is highly questionable. Firstly, not all trolls are anonymous. In fact, some celebrities are big trolls. Some of them even use fat trolling. Here's an interesting example from Justin Roiland.[[https://twitter.com/JustinRoiland/status/652418776697323520]] Secondly, trolls are sociopaths as much as Kyle Broflovsky (an obvious slim troll) is Eric Cartman (an obvious sociopath). Yeah, sure, your anger has no effect on them (why should it have, after all?) and instead gives them pleasure, but it doesn't mean that trolls lack empathy. Just DontFeedTheTroll and be [[NiceGuy nice]] and wise. The only emotions that they enjoy are emotional extremes, such as [[UnstoppableRage fury]], [[NightmareFuel fear]] and [[{{Wangst}} psychotic crying]]. They indeed can be very caring and loving people. They just love mocking and taunting a little too much. Besides, not every troll acts like a {{Jerkass}}. Some of them prefer [[DeadPanSnarker irony and sarcasm]] over profanity. These are called "slim trolls". Sadly, it's even more humiliating, because [[HeelRealization the fault is his victim's for being a jerkass]] (ironic, isn't it?). All of that means that trolls act that way [[RuleOfFunny because his victims are hilarious]]. \\

* Much like above, they couldn't care less about your feelings. It's probably ForTheLulz or just to hurt someone.

This has recently been the subject of a ''notable'' CriticalResearchFailure taken UpToEleven by UsefulNotes/BritishNewspapers as of mid-2012; the term "Internet trolling" they refer to [[YouKeepUsingThatWord is in fact]] [[TheBully cyber]]-abusers or internet bullies, which is [[BullyingADragon far worse than trolling]]. In any case, a troll is someone who would probably say "I like New York Yankees. X [team on fan site] suck!" in a baseball forum, whereas a cyber-abuser is ''not'' a troll and does it for more harmful reasons, which toy with emotions sometimes. Ironically, trolling (the original kind, not the [[YouKeepUsingThatWord modern definition]]) is now on the way to becoming a DiscreditedTrope -- [[GrandfatherClause although it still seems to be tolerated in football forums]]. In any case, the proper term for this behaviour is [[YouKeepUsingThatWord cyber-bullying]]. [[CowboyBebopAtHisComputer What British media refers to as Internet trolls is called "mobbing" or gang stalking, the practise of making false allegations or stalking in a mob- or gang-like fashion]].

-->-- '''Pun Husky''' ''strikes again.''

-->-- ''A'' '''Bad Pun Dog''' ''strikes again.''

->''"What's the difference between a Troll and a Sociopath?"''\\
''"Sociopaths love animals."''
-->-- '''Bad Pun Dog''' strikes again.

* According to some, these kind of people are either {{Sociopath}}s or suffering from {{GIFT}}. In fact, if you look at any articles regarding as to ''why'' someone would become an internet troll it usually states this.
** To expand on that; notice how a troll does qualify for most sociopathic traits, like manipulation, LackOfEmpathy, and often lie in some cases.
*** The internet makes it easier to be mean because you are hiding behind an avatar or a screen name and you're typing, not saying these mean things to the recipient in person.

''"Sociopaths love animals."''\\

This has recently been the subject of a ''notable'' CriticalResearchFailure taken UpToEleven by BritishNewspapers as of mid-2012; the term "Internet trolling" they refer to [[YouKeepUsingThatWord is in fact]] [[TheBully cyber]]-abusers or internet bullies, which is [[BullyingADragon far worse than trolling]]. In any case, a troll is someone who would probably say "I like New York Yankees. X [team on fan site] suck!" in a baseball forum, whereas a cyber-abuser is ''not'' a troll and does it for more harmful reasons, which toy with emotions sometimes. Ironically, trolling (the original kind, not the [[YouKeepUsingThatWord modern definition]]) is now on the way to becoming a DiscreditedTrope -- [[GrandfatherClause although it still seems to be tolerated in football forums]]. In any case, the proper term for this behaviour is [[YouKeepUsingThatWord cyber-bullying]]. [[CowboyBebopAtHisComputer What British media refers to as Internet trolls is called "mobbing" or gang stalking, the practise of making false allegations or stalking in a mob- or gang-like fashion]].

This has recently been the subject of a ''notable'' CriticalResearchFailure taken UpToEleven by BritishNewspapers as of mid-2012; the term "Internet trolling" they refer to [[YouKeepUsingThatWord is in fact]] [[TheBully cyber]]-abusers or internet bullies, which is [[BullyingADragon far worse than trolling]]. In any case, a troll is someone who would probably say "I like New York Yankees. X [team on fan site] suck!" in a baseball forum, whereas a cyber-abuser is ''not'' a troll and does it for more harmful reasons, which toy with emotions sometimes. Ironically, trolling (the original kind, not the [[YouKeepUsingThatWord modern definition]]) is now on the way to becoming a DiscreditedTrope -- [[GrandfatherClause although it still seems to be tolerated in football forums]]. In any case, the proper term for this behaviour is [[YouKeepUsingThatWord cyber-bullying]]. [[CowboyBebopAtHisComputer What British media refers to as Internet trolls is called "mobbing" or gang stalking, the practise of making false allegations or stalking in a mob- or gang-like fashion]].

* A troll doesn't upset you accidentally, they do it on ''purpose.''. They're aware of sensitivity and take advantage of it.

* Much like above, they could care less about your feelings. It's probably ForTheLulz or just to hurt someone.

* Much like above, they could care less about your feelings. It's probably ForTheLulz or just to hurt someone.

** To expand on that; notice how a troll does qualify for most sociopathic traits, like manipulation, LackOfEmpathy, and often lie in some cases.

* According to some, these kinda of people are either {{Sociopath}}s or suffering from {{GIFT}}. In fact, if you look at any articles regarding as to ''why'' someone would become an internet troll it usually states this.