Trolling

[larryah]

I am kind of new around here, and saw in a thread that someone was banned for trolling. What is trolling?

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Its some who has a service such as DISH Network and goes into the DIRECTV forum and keeps posting again and again that DISH is better... that is trolling.

 

[Widescreen]

The term comes from "Trolling for Responses". Usually this is simply someone posting something they know will get people upset such as the example Scott mentioned.

 

[wildbill129]

 

[markfp-1]

Trolls are usually people who's sole purpose for posting is starting trouble. They particularly like to stir things up between other posters. Trolls don't want civil and respectful discussions, just fights.

 

[raoul5788]

That video is a riot! I imagine that's what ********* looks like!

 

[jdspencer]

And they post in threads that may have nothing to do with what they are saying.

 

[stonecold]

Trolling is usually what dish network subs say I do when they come over to harass me .

 

[Optimist]

Here ya go ... a visual depiction:

Oh wait ... sorry. That's "trawling", not "trolling" ... Oops! My bad!

 

[raoul5788]

Here ya go ... a visual depiction:

Oh wait ... sorry. That's "trawling", not "trolling" ... Oops! My bad!

 

[n4uaj]

thought I saw a Redneck Heaven (Outdoor World) for an electric trolling motor the other day

 

[Hookem99]

I have also seen folks refer to Trolls as people who lurk the forums, and never/rarely post. Not sure if thats a true definition, but if it is, I guess I am a Troll of sorts. I am not funny enough to post entertaining threads, nor am I smart enough to answer more technical questions.....

 

[jdspencer]

Actually, those are called "lurkers".

 

[webbydude]

Nah. That qualifies as "lurking". In my book, there is nothing wrong with that

 

[larryah]

Thanks for the information guys. I love the forum and have learned a lot here.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

I have also seen folks refer to Trolls as people who lurk the forums, and never/rarely post. Not sure if thats a true definition, but if it is, I guess I am a Troll of sorts. I am not funny enough to post entertaining threads, nor am I smart enough to answer more technical questions.....

Thats Lurking, and nothing wrong with that 99% of the people at anytime here at SatelliteGuys are lurking.

 

[The Fat Man]

I (as a Dish sub lurking in the DirecTV Forum) really don't see the point of trolling. Considering that there is a forum for the whining and complaining about who's better. In the end it's just TV.

 

[stonecold]

I (as a Dish sub lurking in the DirecTV Forum) really don't see the point of trolling. Considering that there is a forum for the whining and complaining about who's better. In the end it's just TV.

Off topic joke, What ever happened to Jake ?

 

[markfp-1]

Thats Lurking, and nothing wrong with that 99% of the people at anytime here at SatelliteGuys are lurking.

I've never liked the term "lurking", it has a negative sound to it. I think "visiting" sounds better. Regardless of the word, there's nothing wrong with going to a forum and just reading the posts without contributing. I don't think it's as much fun, but I did that for some time too.

 

[DodgerKing]

Also keep in mind that there is nothing wrong with going in other forums if you purpose is to have a civil discussion, seek information, clarify or correct some issues/points brought up by others, or to simply see what they have to offer. This does not consitute trolling. As long as your purpose is not to intentionally cause trouble, get a reaction, brag or criticize, or be a turd, you are not a troll IMO. Although you may be accused of trolling by some in those forums.