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     dream_truth Senior Member Username: dream_truth Post Number: 1315 Registered: 3-2006 Posted From: 71.235.107.213 |
From Wilkepedia.com: TROLL An Internet troll, or simply troll in Internet slang, is someone who intentionally posts controversial or contrary messages in an on-line community such as an on-line discussion forum with the intention of baiting users into an argumentative response. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_troll FLAMER Flaming is the hostile and insulting interaction between Internet users. Flaming usually occurs in the social context of a discussion board, Internet Relay Chat (IRC) or even through e-mail. An Internet user typically generates a flame response to other posts or users posting on a site, and is usually not constructive, does not clarify a discussion, and does not persuade others. Sometimes, flamers attempt to assert their authority, or establish a position of superiority over other users. Other times, a flamer is simply an individual who believes he or she carries the only valid opinion. This leads him or her to personally attack those who disagree. Occasionally, flamers wish to upset and offend other members of the forum, in which case they are trolls. Most often however, flames are angry or insulting messages transmitted by people who have strong feelings about a subject. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flaming_%28Internet%29 | ||
| dream_truth Senior Member Username: dream_truth Post Number: 1316 Registered: 3-2006 Posted From: 71.235.107.213 |
The best way to deal with trolls and flamers is to ignore them. DON'T FEED THE TROLLS There is nothing a troll hates more than being ignored. But if you feel you MUST respond, here is a links with some further ideas on the subject: http://geekblog.oneandoneis2.org/index.php/2006/04/12/how_to_deal_with_a_troll Never Respond in Anger Simple rule: If a troll upsets you, he's won. If you let him know he's upset you, he'll know he's won. Be unfailingly courteous Partly this is an extension of the first rule: It's almost impossible to be rude to a troll without him taking it as a sign that you're angry. Don't argue Never fight a war you can't win. Trolls aren't interested in facts. There is no way to refute the argument "It sucks!" So don't try. Never give the troll any significance Even if you obey all the above rules, you can still make a troll happy if you seem to consider he's important: If you respond to every one-line troll with a 50-line rebuttal, then the troll is clearly getting to you, no matter how you word the replies. Short & sweet is the way to go. If you obey the "Don't argue" rule, it should be fairly easy. (Message edited by dream_truth on October 06, 2007) | ||
| cryfreedom Intermediate Member Username: cryfreedom Post Number: 162 Registered: 6-2006 Posted From: 24.226.27.60 |
THANKYOU D.T!!! I for one needed to hear this and will remember the above when reading and posting! THANKS!! Dawn | ||
| quietgrl Junior Member Username: quietgrl Post Number: 40 Registered: 8-2007 Posted From: 67.193.90.64 |
Just wanted to bring this thread back into people's minds. Please stop feeding the trolls. | ||
| sheilac Intermediate Member Username: sheilac Post Number: 114 Registered: 8-2007 Posted From: 76.66.72.38 |
"Do not let the demon engage you in conversation. The demon is a liar. He will lie to confuse you" ~The Exorcist~ | ||
| heatherbell Junior Member Username: heatherbell Post Number: 34 Registered: 10-2007 Posted From: 24.64.223.204 |
Dawn...Dawn...did you have really super long nice hair? Pretty well behaved student? I know that isn't much to go on, and I don't have your last name..not sure if your who I'm thinking of. | ||
| cryfreedom Intermediate Member Username: cryfreedom Post Number: 166 Registered: 6-2006 Posted From: 24.226.27.60 |
"heatherbell"----No I had short hair and was not very well behaved.  Dawn(Robertson)Vickery(1969-1985 at GCC). Too friggin long!!! | ||
| heatherbell Junior Member Username: heatherbell Post Number: 37 Registered: 10-2007 Posted From: 24.64.223.204 |
I must have known you because I was there (trying to figure out the exact years,,difficult to remember) around 1983-85. And your name is really familiar sounding!!! Are you on facebook? Maybe if I could put a face to the name? I was Elke's roommate my second year and went out with her cousin Mike Loew. | ||
| cryfreedom Intermediate Member Username: cryfreedom Post Number: 167 Registered: 6-2006 Posted From: 24.226.27.60 |
Yes, I am on facebook. Of course I know Elke and Mike. But I can't place you either. Check me out on Facebook. Dawn | ||
| heatherbell Junior Member Username: heatherbell Post Number: 38 Registered: 10-2007 Posted From: 24.64.223.204 |
Dawn, I don't know what I'm doing wrong, I went to facebook and entered your full name but it said "no results for you." ? | ||
| sheilac Intermediate Member Username: sheilac Post Number: 115 Registered: 8-2007 Posted From: 76.66.72.20 |
I'd like to add you on Facebook as well, Dawn. | ||
| cryfreedom Intermediate Member Username: cryfreedom Post Number: 169 Registered: 6-2006 Posted From: 24.226.27.60 |
My son set up my account--------try L.Dawn Vickery. I will have him change that. Not sure why he did that. Let me know if that works? Cheers-----Dawn | ||
| priest_of_satan Member Username: priest_of_satan Post Number: 79 Registered: 8-2007 Posted From: 99.229.62.21 |
Troll here....yes, do not provoke us and make sure you do not, all all, under any circumstances, try to open your minds to people with differing oppinions - STRIKE them down, I say strike them down. The Exorcist? Wow....you guys, oh sorry girls, are quoting Wikipedia and horror movies? (let me guess off to look up male chauvanist in the Wiki now eh?) | ||
| strength Member Username: strength Post Number: 94 Registered: 8-2007 Posted From: 67.71.20.122 |
Yes, we girls look to the movie Exorcist. But not Wikipedia. Wiccapedia. | ||
| priest_of_satan Member Username: priest_of_satan Post Number: 80 Registered: 8-2007 Posted From: 99.229.62.21 |
Damn you are funny Strength - point? | ||
| mandatoryfun New member Username: mandatoryfun Post Number: 21 Registered: 9-2007 Posted From: 99.231.188.51 |
Ha ha, some of you lovely people just can't, for the life of you, stop feeding the trolls. Oh well, *I* can take it. I guess it's the thought of potential participants getting scared away that makes it a real downer. Nature of the Net, I suppose. | ||
| dream_truth Senior Member Username: dream_truth Post Number: 1325 Registered: 3-2006 Posted From: 72.45.165.10 |
They do add their own certain charm... |
