Trolling is the exploration of the contrary. It serves as a primer to ignite the stupidity lying dormant within the zeal of an ideology or proposition.
A successful troll can be successful, by adopting a point of view contrary to their own and exploiting its weaknesses before a fellow proponent. A troll knows his enemy by trolling as his enemy.
A good troll plays a polemicist, with the hope of exposing the arrogance and irrationality of his target. A naive and unsuspecting victim is much more likely to deal a statement in absolutes if approached by someone appearing equally vehement of the contrary. A troll must sustain their position, however unlikely or immoral it may be. Ecumenicism does not exist in the world of troll.
In is no coincidence that induction of emotional outbursts in others is a salient feature of successful trolling. Indeed, it has been suggested that this property allows for a redefining of trolling as a critical analysis of human nature by socially deconstructive commentary.
In addition to being a valuable addition to discourse, trolling is a leisurely activity. One who opposes conventional wisdom need not be a revolutionary nor fool, merely a connoisseur of the fruit of uncertainty which gives so many imperious souls the indigestion that is rage.
Just as a witticism is an epigram on the death of a feeling, a successful troll is concluded with an epitaph on the death of a certainty.
A successful troll can be successful, by adopting a point of view contrary to their own and exploiting its weaknesses before a fellow proponent. A troll knows his enemy by trolling as his enemy.
A good troll plays a polemicist, with the hope of exposing the arrogance and irrationality of his target. A naive and unsuspecting victim is much more likely to deal a statement in absolutes if approached by someone appearing equally vehement of the contrary. A troll must sustain their position, however unlikely or immoral it may be. Ecumenicism does not exist in the world of troll.
In is no coincidence that induction of emotional outbursts in others is a salient feature of successful trolling. Indeed, it has been suggested that this property allows for a redefining of trolling as a critical analysis of human nature by socially deconstructive commentary.
In addition to being a valuable addition to discourse, trolling is a leisurely activity. One who opposes conventional wisdom need not be a revolutionary nor fool, merely a connoisseur of the fruit of uncertainty which gives so many imperious souls the indigestion that is rage.
Just as a witticism is an epigram on the death of a feeling, a successful troll is concluded with an epitaph on the death of a certainty.
Trolling: "God clearly scorched the negro's skin black in preparation for hell. That sounds merciful to me. Do you or do you not believe you can get a sunburn in hell?"
by Magnus Bojaxiu December 6, 2011
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After being turned down by beautiful women the past 3 weekends, Tommy decided it was time to go trolling for scratch.
by Joshua_$_M December 11, 2007
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Trolling is trying to get a rise out of someone. Forcing them to respond to you, either through wise-crackery, posting incorrect information, asking blatantly stupid questions, or other foolishness. However, trolling statements are never true or are ever meant to be construed as such. Nearly all trolled statements are meant to be funny to some people, so it does have some social/entertainment value.
"Trolling" isn't simply "harmful statements". Intentionally insulting/libelous statements are "flaming".
Just as bad as trolling is "Feeding the Trolls". This is when people say stuff that they know will prompt someone to respond with a trolled reply and/or replying to comments that are blatantly from a troll. This is especially true when a troll first makes his comment/reply, and (usually many) people respond, either trying to correct the troll, or express anger at the statement. At that point, the trolling was successful and has been fed. When encouraged by success and feeding, trolls often return.
"Trolling" isn't simply "harmful statements". Intentionally insulting/libelous statements are "flaming".
Just as bad as trolling is "Feeding the Trolls". This is when people say stuff that they know will prompt someone to respond with a trolled reply and/or replying to comments that are blatantly from a troll. This is especially true when a troll first makes his comment/reply, and (usually many) people respond, either trying to correct the troll, or express anger at the statement. At that point, the trolling was successful and has been fed. When encouraged by success and feeding, trolls often return.
In World of Warcraft, there are occasionally people that blurt out in world chat, "You get your mount at level 40 and costs 100 gold." then immediately signs off.
This information is outdated by over a year; but MANY people respond for at least 10-15 minutes afterwards with either corrections or calling that player a 'dummy', or something similar insulting their intelligence.
Trolling and subsequent feeding. Perfect example.
This information is outdated by over a year; but MANY people respond for at least 10-15 minutes afterwards with either corrections or calling that player a 'dummy', or something similar insulting their intelligence.
Trolling and subsequent feeding. Perfect example.
by Pachmoedius May 1, 2009
Get the Trolling mug.Intentionally getting a rise out of someone by expressing views or taking actions contrary to common sense or the person's beliefs.
Joe: Damn, I just lost all my money on the stock market due to the recession.
Troll: umad?
Joe: Stop trolling, It is not funny.
Troll: umad?
Joe: Stop trolling, It is not funny.
by DontUseYourRealNam3 February 14, 2012
Get the Trolling mug.John Cena trolling is a typing of trolling used primarily on Twitch or Hitbox streams that have a built in YouTube video player. The way the troll works is by creating a seemingly innocent video for the YouTube player, but then around half way through, the video changes to WWE Wrestler John Cena Screaming "JOHN CENA!" Followed by a brief 10 second montage of him wrestling.
A lot like a rick-roll, this was popularized on BrittanyVenti's streams.
A lot like a rick-roll, this was popularized on BrittanyVenti's streams.
Streamer: *streaming video game*
YouTube Player: "Is this the Krusty Krab? No, this is JOHN CENA"
*John Cena Trolling ends*
Streamer: JESUS CHRIST.
YouTube Player: "Is this the Krusty Krab? No, this is JOHN CENA"
*John Cena Trolling ends*
Streamer: JESUS CHRIST.
by TCKPreston/GDIGallade August 27, 2015
Get the John Cena Trolling mug.When a person has been trolled, however after the original troll stops, that person continues to respond negatively, as if they were still being trolled.
Example of Ghost Trolling
Troll: -Says something vaguely trolling to another person-
Person 1: -Responds negatively to that person-
Troll leaves.
20 minutes pass.
Person 1: -Continues insulting the troll, even though he has left.-
Troll: -Says something vaguely trolling to another person-
Person 1: -Responds negatively to that person-
Troll leaves.
20 minutes pass.
Person 1: -Continues insulting the troll, even though he has left.-
by zaixionito June 13, 2011
Get the Ghost trolling mug.Being a prick on the internet because you can. Typically unleashing one or more cynical or sarcastic remarks on an innocent by-stander, because it's the internet and, hey, you can.
Guy: "I just found the coolest ninja pencil in existence."
Other Guy: "I just found the most retarded thread in existence."
Other Guy: "I just found the most retarded thread in existence."
by EREALLY GUD DEFUNITION MAKUR November 11, 2004
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