1. NenaBerry's Avatar
    Hi I've been on cb, absolutely love, never post because i always find what im looking for, but random question, i see the phrase "forum troll" being used and I'd love to know what that means??
    PS. Ive done a search for forum trolls and trolls and didnt find anything so please nobody jump down my throat for this.

    Thanks much and cb rocks!
    07-18-08 08:55 PM
  2. cjharley's Avatar
    An Internet troll, or simply troll in Internet slang, is someone who posts controversial and usually irrelevant or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum or chat room, with the intention of baiting other users into an emotional response or to generally disrupt normal on-topic discussion.

    Taken from Wikipedia
    07-18-08 09:00 PM
  3. jidx's Avatar
    A troll is Someone who gets pleasure by typing annoying, controversial, offensive words at strangers on internet forums, for them to read.
    07-18-08 09:00 PM
  4. 49ways's Avatar
    And nobody likes trolls, so don't do it!

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    07-18-08 09:02 PM
  5. Kronk's Avatar
    The best way to deal with forum trolls is to ignore them. If they don't get the response they want they'll move on to another topic/forum.
    07-18-08 09:04 PM
  6. NenaBerry's Avatar
    Duly noted!! thanks...so NOT cool, gotcha!
    07-18-08 09:05 PM
  7. Crucial_Xtreme's Avatar
    And nobody likes trolls, so don't do it!

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    Could not have said this better myself.
    07-18-08 09:06 PM
  8. Garz's Avatar
    The term "Troll" still cracks me up. I feel like I'm reading some kids adventure novel.
    07-18-08 09:15 PM
  9. Super Loopy's Avatar
    You all think your Blackberries are so cool, I'll stick with my Motorola TimePort while you all have too much information and gadgets to play with......Losers!!11!!1!






    (The preceding was only an example, meant to be funny. Do not flame.)
    07-18-08 09:17 PM
  10. amazinglygraceless's Avatar
    I think to be included in the "troll" description should
    be, a person who keeps a long dead thread going for
    their personal entertainment.

    Like this one: http://forums.crackberry.com/f2/what...have-bb-29736/
    07-18-08 09:19 PM
  11. ScandaLeX's Avatar
    I think to be included in the "troll" description should
    be, a person who keeps a long dead thread going for
    their personal entertainment.

    Like this one: http://forums.crackberry.com/f2/what...have-bb-29736/
    Ok AG, so tell me- who decides that a thread is dead? Cause frankly, if that be the case, I think a whole lot of threads around here could classify.

    Also, let's not forget the new people who come along and reply as well. Should they not?

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    07-18-08 09:25 PM
  12. 49ways's Avatar
    Amazingly, I like you - you're like the "Voice of Reason." I enjoy reading your posts!

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    07-18-08 09:27 PM
  13. John Yester's Avatar
    LOL are you guys referring to my sig line lol if so I'm sorry..... Just the way i feel.
    07-18-08 09:28 PM
  14. cousinb's Avatar
    I think to be included in the "troll" description should
    be, a person who keeps a long dead thread going for
    their personal entertainment.

    Like this one: http://forums.crackberry.com/f2/what...have-bb-29736/
    Agree completely!! I found the thread interesting for a while and tried to contribute. Now there hasn't been a new or interesting post in pages. I've obviously stopped posting to it, and should probably stop viewing it.
    07-18-08 09:31 PM
  15. kfrey's Avatar
    I'm suprised wirelessforever has not post a commet yet. I see him useing the word troll a lot lol

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    07-18-08 09:34 PM
  16. amazinglygraceless's Avatar
    Ok AG, so tell me- who decides that a thread is dead? Cause frankly, if that be the case, I think a whole lot of threads around here could classify.
    No I think you miss my point. First that thread has really become like a
    dog chasing it's tail. And not to call a specific member, but the High School student
    that keeps bumping it has said he is doing so because HE finds the
    thread amusing.
    Last edited by amazinglygraceless; 07-18-08 at 09:41 PM.
    07-18-08 09:36 PM
  17. amazinglygraceless's Avatar
    Amazingly, I like you - you're like the "Voice of Reason." I enjoy reading your posts!
    I rarely get called that and I thank you. I may live in CT
    but I still have my southern (SC & NC) sensibilities.
    07-18-08 09:45 PM
  18. iamjoel5's Avatar
    I think to be included in the "troll" description should
    be, a person who keeps a long dead thread going for
    their personal entertainment.

    Like this one: http://forums.crackberry.com/f2/what...have-bb-29736/
    My god GREAT example. Everyone go vote it 1 star...
    That'l teach em!
    07-18-08 09:48 PM
  19. jenaywins's Avatar
    No I think you miss my point. First that thread has really become like a
    dog chasing it's tail. And not to call a specific member, but the High School student
    that keeps bumping it has said he is doing so because HE finds the
    thread amusing.
    Lex.. First off, I heart you lady, and you know this.

    That being said, I agree with AG. I just looked at the last couple of pages of that thread, and it is indeed dead. There are no new responses with any "meat" to them. Just arguing and bickering, with a 12 year old constantly renewing the thread for their amusement. The thread has nowhere else to go. Everyone has pretty much said what they had to say, and now its just a pis*ing match. It needs to go bye bye.

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    07-18-08 09:49 PM
  20. iamjoel5's Avatar
    There are very 2 obvious trolls out there
    One AG is talking about mr.branden3112
    which is very obvious if u check the thread
    AG posted up, and for 2 S*a***L*X and
    that's all I gotta say bout that
    07-18-08 09:59 PM
  21. jenaywins's Avatar
    There are very 2 obvious trolls out there
    One AG is talking about mr.branden3112
    which is very obvious if u check the thread
    AG posted up, and for 2 S*a***L*X and
    that's all I gotta say bout that
    There is no reason to call out names here. And really, why is lex a troll? Because she isn't afraid to speak her mind? Then pfft. You can call me a troll too if that's the case.

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    07-18-08 10:00 PM
  22. iamjoel5's Avatar
    now watch closely, that is what you call
    "flicking the troll." just wait for it.

    Lol Jen I'm playing the troll goof
    07-18-08 10:00 PM
  23. amazinglygraceless's Avatar
    Whoa Joel, I can assure you that Lex is certainly
    not a troll. One of the most helpful contributing
    members of the CB community.
    07-18-08 10:02 PM
  24. jenaywins's Avatar
    now watch closely, that is what you call
    "flicking the troll." just wait for it.

    Lol Jen I'm playing the troll goof
    Well, I suppose I'm blonde for a reason..

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    07-18-08 10:03 PM
  25. iamjoel5's Avatar
    ...bad joke i assume...
    07-18-08 10:03 PM
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