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donnae_b Dec 27th, 2006 08:22 PM

What is a Troll?
 
I see people calling other people a "Troll." What is a Troll?

sistahlou Dec 27th, 2006 08:24 PM

my name is sistahlou, ,,,,,,, and I'm a troll.

lizziea06 Dec 27th, 2006 08:56 PM

If you have to ask, you can't afford one.

KathrynT Dec 27th, 2006 09:31 PM

A troll is someone who posts a question intending to cause a disturbance or promoting their business, etc. for personal gain. In other words, not someone who is legitimately trying to seek or give travel information without a hidden agenda.

Scarlett Dec 27th, 2006 10:12 PM

LOL lizzie!
Anyway, they are totally different this year.

sobster Dec 28th, 2006 05:33 AM

humph. and all along i thought they were those little guys that lived under the bridge and charged people to cross the bridge.

happytrailstoyou Dec 28th, 2006 05:40 AM

Wikipedia gives this definition:

<i>In Internet terminology, a troll is a person who enters an established community such as an online discussion forum and intentionally tries to cause disruption, often in the form of posting messages that are inflammatory, insulting, or off-topic, with the intent of provoking a reaction from others.</i>

Try to ignore the silly responses, apparently written by people in their cups.

NeoPatrick Dec 28th, 2006 05:52 AM

Lately though, people here seem to love calling anyone with a view contrary to theirs a &quot;troll&quot;.

luckygreen Dec 28th, 2006 05:58 AM

I learn something new everyday! I always thought a troll was someone who lived in lower penninsula of Michigan! ;)

sistahlou Dec 28th, 2006 06:09 AM

aww lizzie! I never should have taken a sip of my tea before reading your reply!!!

Armani_Rugpilot Dec 28th, 2006 09:42 AM

What is in their cups?
Happytrials wrote this.

AR

Suki Dec 28th, 2006 09:49 AM

&quot;In their cups&quot; means they've had too much to drink.


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