To exagerate one's own experiences regarding illegal activities in order to boost one's own ego, especially in very public forums like Wikipedia. Subsequent beat down by a world wide audience that forces one to retract the lies is required to complete the 'gladin' cycle.
James, Dave, and Lance of Palm Beach Florida are the originators of gladin. Subsequent beatdown provided by intelligent off-highway vehicle enthusiasts world wide.
by fpferdave December 13, 2006