Zonie63
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Joined: 4/25/2011 From: The Old Pueblo Status: offline
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ORIGINAL: zpenguin So is it just me or does it appear there is an odd amount of trolls here? A troll being someone who only makes negative comments, suggestions, and overall just a rude attitude. I'm on a few different forums and never have I seen it as prevalent as here, minus Youtube comments section of course. This is getting annoying, I notice its mostly Dom types, ok, so since when did being a Dom mean being a dick? For being accepting of all types and walks of life, there sure is a lot of nit-picking. I have seen it happen to many people on the forums here and to myself even. There is a proper way to disagree without having a bitchy attitude. I am sure this will skimmed over with a fine tooth comb and every misspelling and punctuation error will be pointed out along with every person who just is bored and wants to get a sense of empowerment will comment on this. BUT I can't hold my tongue about it anymore. Anyway My point here is quit TROLLING!! Nobody likes it, its annoying. It doesn't make you cool, or look smarter, it just makes you look like a dick. Plus Im sure this will get one of these people as well. I think it depends on how one defines "troll." There's a difference between a "flame" and a "troll." Someone with a bitchy attitude or being a dick might be inclined to flame, but not troll. "Troll" comes from "trolling," a synonym for "baiting." There might be those who try to intentionally bait others into an argument, and then there are those who are just naturally argumentative and can't help themselves. To me, "trolling" seems more calculating and intentional, whereas "flaming" just occurs naturally over the course of a debate when people's dander might be raised. That especially happens in discussions of politics and religion, but it can happen with any subject. It's unfortunate that people get angry and say regrettable things, whether over the internet or in real life. It would be nice if people could exercise more restraint and self-control, just as it would be nice if people could be more kind and compassionate. But humanity is fucked. We're all doomed. At least, one can get some comfort in knowing that even all the assholes on the internet are equally doomed.
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