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Troll (Internet)
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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[1] or to generally disrupt normal on-topic discussion.[2]
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1 Etymology
1.1 Early history
2 Identity trolling
3 Usage
4 Concern troll
5 See also
6 References
7 External links
7.1 Troll FAQs
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from Internet troll)
"Do not feed the trolls" and its abbreviation DNFTT redirects here. For the Wikipedia essay, see Wikipedia:What is a troll?
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[1] or to generally disrupt normal on-topic discussion.[2]
Contents [hide]
1 Etymology
1.1 Early history
2 Identity trolling
3 Usage
4 Concern troll
5 See also
6 References
7 External links
7.1 Troll FAQs
[edit] Etymology
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60dollarcarcharger said:
looks like some people need to read this and regulate.
Nice Post!
Agreed! 🙂
PhoneScoop forums are turning into "The Jerry Springer Show."
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crackberry said:
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[1] or to generally disrupt normal on-topic discussion.[2]
Stop trolling.
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It's not. While I usually just ignore the posts that you and AvgJoe make, the people that complain about you guys trolling are just contributing to the problem.
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Ok just wondering cause this is a verizon forum and that is what I want to talk about. Thank you. Have a wonderful night
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crackberry said:...
Troll (Internet)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from Internet troll)
"Do not feed the trolls" and its abbreviation DNFTT redirects here. For the Wikipedia essay, see Wikipedia:What is a troll?
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[1] or to generally disrupt normal on-topic discussion.[2]
Contents [hide]
1 Etymology
1.1 Early history
2 Identity trolling
3 Usage
4 Concern troll
5 See also
6 References
7 External links
7.1 Troll
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You had to quote the entire thing for 3 letters and an exclamation point?
Simple is what you are.
Simple is what you are.
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adilus said:
You had to quote the entire thing for 3 letters and an exclamation point?
Simple is what you are.
And you looked.......! Who is more simple?
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This has nothing to do with Verizon, Phones, or the Wireless Industry in general.....
.....but it is funny! [Applause]
.....but it is funny! [Applause]
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Fanboy (sometimes spelled fanboi) is a term used to describe an individual who is devoted to a single subject in a fanatical manner, or to a single point of view within that subject, often to the point where it is considered an obsession. Fanboys remain loyal to their particular obsession.
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Stereotypical fanboys are attributed with a devotion to the creators and principles behind a work with which they are currently enthralled. Fanboys are noted for a very emotional attachment to their chosen subject. They will readily engage in debates about their chosen subject.
As electronic entertainment gained popularity, the term became increasingly applied to video games with people often developing an obsessive loyalty towar...
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Stereotypical fanboys are attributed with a devotion to the creators and principles behind a work with which they are currently enthralled. Fanboys are noted for a very emotional attachment to their chosen subject. They will readily engage in debates about their chosen subject.
As electronic entertainment gained popularity, the term became increasingly applied to video games with people often developing an obsessive loyalty towar...
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