What is Trolling?

[Carew]

WS I was reluctant to cite you as a prime example ... thank you for saving me the embarrassment of 'outing' another forum member.

Your assessments of other posters jolly well should embarrass you.

[Eleanor]

Isn't it deliberately provocative and offensive to call WS a troll ?

No.  We all love him to bits.  It's a term of endearment in his case.

[slartibartfast]

There's only one true troll operating on this forum who absolutely fulfills that description with virtually every post he makes and that is dear ol Spammy, IMO.

I would disagree, WS just highlights the absurdity of the position of some posters by the irony in his posts

[Alfred R Jones]

I would disagree, WS just highlights the absurdity of the position of some posters by the irony in his posts

if he doesn't post deliberately provocative and offensive posts why are his posts often removed and why is he virtually permanently on a warning?

[faithlilly]

I would disagree, WS just highlights the absurdity of the position of some posters by the irony in his posts

I think the distinction is a little too subtle for some Starti.

[faithlilly]

if he doesn't post deliberately provocative and offensive posts why are his posts often removed and why is he virtually permanently on a warning?

Weren't you on a warning a few days ago ?

[faithlilly]

No, he obviously is one and even admits it himself.  BTW, I've just posted some thoughts on your theory in the relevant section 

Have you ? Well done you !

[Mr Gray]

I think the distinction is a little too subtle for some Starti.

I think taking the p out of someone who suffered terrible burns whilst in the forces during the falklands is not subtle...but no doubt you see it as funny

[Jean-Pierre]

By definition nobody on this forum is a troll (sorry WS  ).

A troll is one whose sole purpose is to disrupt and cause as much offence as possible, with no intention actually to discuss or contribute to discussion.

[Mr Gray]

These tweets are pretty bad in my opinion;

https://twitter.com/justice4maddie/status/578863650804490240/photo/1

I understand Brenda was posting similar to these tweets...context is everything

[Wonderfulspam]

No, he obviously is one and even admits it himself.  BTW, I've just posted some thoughts on your theory in the relevant section 

I admitted to Wumming, not Trolling, there's a subtle difference.

[faithlilly]

I think taking the p out of someone who suffered terrible burns whilst in the forces during the falklands is not subtle...but no doubt you see it as funny

You really do think in one dimension don't you davel.

[Mr Gray]

You really do think in one dimension don't you davel.

not at all...but I can see exactly why you cannot address the point I made and stick to your normal childish insults

[Wonderfulspam]

By definition nobody on this forum is a troll (sorry WS  ).

A troll is one whose sole purpose is to disrupt and cause as much offence as possible, with no intention actually to discuss or contribute to discussion.

Well spotted, I do, occasionally contribute to discussion, just about.

[faithlilly]

not at all...but I can see exactly why you cannot address the point I made and stick to your normal childish insults

Did you make a point ? Are you sure ?