(05-08-2017 03:19 PM)templefootballfan Wrote:  what is trolling or being a troll [serious ?]

(05-08-2017 03:33 PM)JRsec Wrote:  

(05-08-2017 03:19 PM)templefootballfan Wrote:  what is trolling or being a troll [serious ?]

It's actually a fishing term. While a boat is moving if you put out a baited line the drift, or speed of the boat if it has an engine, drags the bait through the water and you attract fish through the motion. When one bites you reel it in, gaff it, and toss it on in the ice chest. Adapted to the internet it means that you bait somebody into believing complete B.S. like the OP is want to do, or in the case of a mean spirited troll you taunt someone into an exchange where you demean them or try to intimidate them out of a position. Hence it is a troll, or you are trolling. However in our world where so many have limited variety in life experiences and the corresponding vernacular the word becomes associated what they know that sounds like the word which is the mythical creature familiar to Tolkien readers, or those who grew up on Fairy Tales. But most miss the horror associated with the image by instead thinking of Shrek and so the troll becomes a cute and funny goodhearted cartoon.

But in an odd way they all kind of fit. There is the one fishing for someone foolish enough to take their bait, vicious enough to attack and try to destroy another's spirit, and stupid enough to become a caricature themselves.

(05-08-2017 09:12 PM)miko33 Wrote:  

(05-08-2017 03:33 PM)JRsec Wrote:  

(05-08-2017 03:19 PM)templefootballfan Wrote:  what is trolling or being a troll [serious ?]

It's actually a fishing term. While a boat is moving if you put out a baited line the drift, or speed of the boat if it has an engine, drags the bait through the water and you attract fish through the motion. When one bites you reel it in, gaff it, and toss it on in the ice chest. Adapted to the internet it means that you bait somebody into believing complete B.S. like the OP is want to do, or in the case of a mean spirited troll you taunt someone into an exchange where you demean them or try to intimidate them out of a position. Hence it is a troll, or you are trolling. However in our world where so many have limited variety in life experiences and the corresponding vernacular the word becomes associated what they know that sounds like the word which is the mythical creature familiar to Tolkien readers, or those who grew up on Fairy Tales. But most miss the horror associated with the image by instead thinking of Shrek and so the troll becomes a cute and funny goodhearted cartoon.

But in an odd way they all kind of fit. There is the one fishing for someone foolish enough to take their bait, vicious enough to attack and try to destroy another's spirit, and stupid enough to become a caricature themselves.

From what I've discovered when I researched internet trolls, there is a diversity of styles and objectives among these people. You cannot stereotype internet trolls because not all trolls are alike.

(05-08-2017 09:22 PM)JRsec Wrote:  

(05-08-2017 09:12 PM)miko33 Wrote:  

(05-08-2017 03:33 PM)JRsec Wrote:  

(05-08-2017 03:19 PM)templefootballfan Wrote:  what is trolling or being a troll [serious ?]

It's actually a fishing term. While a boat is moving if you put out a baited line the drift, or speed of the boat if it has an engine, drags the bait through the water and you attract fish through the motion. When one bites you reel it in, gaff it, and toss it on in the ice chest. Adapted to the internet it means that you bait somebody into believing complete B.S. like the OP is want to do, or in the case of a mean spirited troll you taunt someone into an exchange where you demean them or try to intimidate them out of a position. Hence it is a troll, or you are trolling. However in our world where so many have limited variety in life experiences and the corresponding vernacular the word becomes associated what they know that sounds like the word which is the mythical creature familiar to Tolkien readers, or those who grew up on Fairy Tales. But most miss the horror associated with the image by instead thinking of Shrek and so the troll becomes a cute and funny goodhearted cartoon.

But in an odd way they all kind of fit. There is the one fishing for someone foolish enough to take their bait, vicious enough to attack and try to destroy another's spirit, and stupid enough to become a caricature themselves.

From what I've discovered when I researched internet trolls, there is a diversity of styles and objectives among these people. You cannot stereotype internet trolls because not all trolls are alike.

They may not be alike in approach, but they are all alike in the result.

THEY GET BANNED!

(05-08-2017 09:29 PM)Knightsweat Wrote:  Go fish Miko. Oh, and don't forget to shoot a hole in the bottom of your boat.

(05-08-2017 09:34 PM)miko33 Wrote:  

(05-08-2017 09:29 PM)Knightsweat Wrote:  Go fish Miko. Oh, and don't forget to shoot a hole in the bottom of your boat.

Nah, not me man. I don't post with the intent to stir up the forums. Not my style. I'm here for the stimulating conversation.

(05-08-2017 03:33 PM)JRsec Wrote:  

(05-08-2017 03:19 PM)templefootballfan Wrote:  what is trolling or being a troll [serious ?]

It's actually a fishing term. While a boat is moving if you put out a baited line the drift, or speed of the boat if it has an engine, drags the bait through the water and you attract fish through the motion. When one bites you reel it in, gaff it, and toss it on in the ice chest. Adapted to the internet it means that you bait somebody into believing complete B.S. like the OP is want to do, or in the case of a mean spirited troll you taunt someone into an exchange where you demean them or try to intimidate them out of a position. Hence it is a troll, or you are trolling. However in our world where so many have limited variety in life experiences and the corresponding vernacular the word becomes associated what they know that sounds like the word which is the mythical creature familiar to Tolkien readers, or those who grew up on Fairy Tales. But most miss the horror associated with the image by instead thinking of Shrek and so the troll becomes a cute and funny goodhearted cartoon.

But in an odd way they all kind of fit. There is the one fishing for someone foolish enough to take their bait, vicious enough to attack and try to destroy another's spirit, and stupid enough to become a caricature themselves.

(05-08-2017 09:54 PM)texasorange Wrote:  

(05-08-2017 03:33 PM)JRsec Wrote:  

(05-08-2017 03:19 PM)templefootballfan Wrote:  what is trolling or being a troll [serious ?]

It's actually a fishing term. While a boat is moving if you put out a baited line the drift, or speed of the boat if it has an engine, drags the bait through the water and you attract fish through the motion. When one bites you reel it in, gaff it, and toss it on in the ice chest. Adapted to the internet it means that you bait somebody into believing complete B.S. like the OP is want to do, or in the case of a mean spirited troll you taunt someone into an exchange where you demean them or try to intimidate them out of a position. Hence it is a troll, or you are trolling. However in our world where so many have limited variety in life experiences and the corresponding vernacular the word becomes associated what they know that sounds like the word which is the mythical creature familiar to Tolkien readers, or those who grew up on Fairy Tales. But most miss the horror associated with the image by instead thinking of Shrek and so the troll becomes a cute and funny goodhearted cartoon.

But in an odd way they all kind of fit. There is the one fishing for someone foolish enough to take their bait, vicious enough to attack and try to destroy another's spirit, and stupid enough to become a caricature themselves.

Fishing! You mentioned fishing. I used to love to fish on Lake Ontario and in the Finger Lakes and on the Genesee River. Someday JR we're going to have to do a Gulf of Mexico fishing trip, but there has to be a return trip back home!

(05-08-2017 10:10 PM)JRsec Wrote:  

(05-08-2017 09:54 PM)texasorange Wrote:  

(05-08-2017 03:33 PM)JRsec Wrote:  

(05-08-2017 03:19 PM)templefootballfan Wrote:  what is trolling or being a troll [serious ?]

It's actually a fishing term. While a boat is moving if you put out a baited line the drift, or speed of the boat if it has an engine, drags the bait through the water and you attract fish through the motion. When one bites you reel it in, gaff it, and toss it on in the ice chest. Adapted to the internet it means that you bait somebody into believing complete B.S. like the OP is want to do, or in the case of a mean spirited troll you taunt someone into an exchange where you demean them or try to intimidate them out of a position. Hence it is a troll, or you are trolling. However in our world where so many have limited variety in life experiences and the corresponding vernacular the word becomes associated what they know that sounds like the word which is the mythical creature familiar to Tolkien readers, or those who grew up on Fairy Tales. But most miss the horror associated with the image by instead thinking of Shrek and so the troll becomes a cute and funny goodhearted cartoon.

But in an odd way they all kind of fit. There is the one fishing for someone foolish enough to take their bait, vicious enough to attack and try to destroy another's spirit, and stupid enough to become a caricature themselves.

Fishing! You mentioned fishing. I used to love to fish on Lake Ontario and in the Finger Lakes and on the Genesee River. Someday JR we're going to have to do a Gulf of Mexico fishing trip, but there has to be a return trip back home!

I've fished the Gulf. Before limits were imposed on boats, I caught over a 120 lbs of Kings in one afternoon. The best part was it was all in just 5 fish. I caught other species too that day. But the memory is all around those big beautiful Mackerels. It wasn't my only trip into Gulf waters but it was the most memorable one.

I've enjoyed fishing the Gulf Stream as well. It's truly a Zen experience on a beautiful day and a white knuckler when the skies turn suddenly dark and the swells get up. Either way it is exhilarating. And since I still have my memory a return trip back home would be in order.

And trolling would be in order!