Saying a sentence, or writing some sort of social media post just to get a rise out of everyone. Usually done for Facebook likes.
by sueprguy May 31, 2015

by lil troller September 14, 2022

When you attempt to join an organization or group with the intent of preventing yourself from being fucked with and or avoid criticism.
Frank: Did you know that Stan is gay?
John: Stan is only pretending to be gay for the purposes of troll shielding.
John: Stan is only pretending to be gay for the purposes of troll shielding.
by AnthonyCumia June 17, 2024

Derived from Cunningham's Law:
The best way to get genuine, lengthy interactions on the internet's social media, is not to post something accurate and agreeable, but something erroneous.
The best way to get genuine, lengthy interactions on the internet's social media, is not to post something accurate and agreeable, but something erroneous.
typical examples of Cunningham's Troll(ing)
OP: "Vaccines are unhealthy"/"The earth is flat"/"Amber Heard did nothing wrong"
Commenters: (1000 messages detailing the what, why, and how; possibly with APA-style citations)
OP: "Vaccines are unhealthy"/"The earth is flat"/"Amber Heard did nothing wrong"
Commenters: (1000 messages detailing the what, why, and how; possibly with APA-style citations)
by DaMidd June 7, 2022

Not cyberbullying
by i eat uranium fuel rods July 16, 2023

by BeanWarrior204 October 11, 2021
