TROLLS
An internet ‘troll’ is an abusive or obnoxious user who uses shock value to promote arguments and disharmony in online communities. Named after the wicked troll creatures of children’s tales, an internet troll is someone who stirs up drama and abuses their online anonymity by purposely sowing hatred, bigotry, racism, mysogyny, or just simple bickering between others. Trolls like a big audience, so they frequent blog sites, news sites, discussion forums, and game chat. Trolls thrive in any environment where they are allowed to make public comments.
The Sad Truths of Internet Trolls:
- Trolls are immune to criticism and logical arguments. True trolls cannot be reasoned with, regardless of how sound your logical argument is.
- Trolls do not feel remorse like you and me. They have sociopathic tendencies, and accordingly, they delight in other people having hurt feelings.
- Trolls consider themselves separate from the social order.
- Trolls do not abide by etiquette or the rules of common courtesy.
- Trolls consider themselves above social responsibility.
- Trolls gain energy by you insulting them.
- Trolls gain energy when you get angry.
- The only way to deal with a troll is to ignore him, or take away his ability to post online.
Vote for your favourite Troll here! Trolls hate the light of day or having people bear witness to their behaviour.
Send in your comments we’ll keep a running score card and at the end of year the winner will receive a special gift.
Perhaps a very special “luminaria.”