Author Topic: Need an explination (Read 179 times)

BlckMgk · « **on:** December 09, 2002, 11:17:09 PM »

What the hell is a troll... and how is one executed?

What I've concluded what a "Troll" is.

It is a made up post, with some off the wall idea to bait people in flaming each other, just for a laugh at those fighting and bickering over what they posted.

Is this close?

This word has been in frequent use over the boards, along with some other I don't remember. I was just wondering what it meant, and how it came about.

-BlckMgk

paulieb · « **Reply #1 on:** December 09, 2002, 11:28:43 PM »

The literal term, "trolling" is a method of fishing in which the fisherman travels slowly in a boat, dragging his line behind him, in an attempt to hook a fish. In the sense of this BB, "troll" is a diminutive form of this. If you posted back, got riled up, etc., he hooked you. Good enough?

BlckMgk · « **Reply #2 on:** December 09, 2002, 11:30:50 PM »

gotcha.... Knew the term in refference to fishing etc.. just thought it had some different meaning.. thanks bud..

paulieb · « **Reply #3 on:** December 09, 2002, 11:32:08 PM »

nO problem...glad to help!