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Old 05-16-2007   #19 (permalink)
matthew
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Default Re: The other definitive guide to internet trolls

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Originally Posted by Pi-Rat View Post
Is there such a thing as being a troll in one area, and only that one area?
Certainly. It's also possible for people to behave normally most of the time and then suddenly freak out as if they went off their meds. Of course, that doesn't necessarily mean they have joined the club.

The thing that makes a troll is the intent to cause problems, arguments, disorder, and the like, or an unwillingness to control oneself when discussing a topic. A person who has a bad day and posts something weird or grumpy isn't necessarily a troll. A person who consistently tries to annoy other users, or who posts consistently in a way that annoys other users after being politely requested to stop and to initiate self-control--that's a troll.
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