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<blockquote data-quote="DDK" data-source="post: 632371" data-attributes="member: 6469"><p>I've just been informed that I'm a troll.</p><p></p><p>Now, this is probably going to make me sound really stupid, but I'm sure lots of people think that about me anyway so a few more won't hurt. But anyway, until I was told this, and given an explanation of what a troll is, I had no idea I was doing something that is considered a faux pas.</p><p></p><p>I've never understood the whole troll thing. Maybe I'm just retarded? Stranger things are true...</p><p></p><p>However, if what I was told is true, then I have to wonder what is wrong with trolling.</p><p></p><p>A direct quote from the person, who shall remain nameless, that told me of this apparently vile tendancy of mine:</p><p></p><p>"Even you admit that your post was to get opinions and stir the pot, and began the whole thing with a lie. That's a troll... trolling for reactions."</p><p></p><p>Ok, so now I know, but I'm still confused as to why this is a bad thing.</p><p></p><p>How is wanting to spark debate and create discussion on a topic one is devoted to and interested in, in a forum where discussion and debate on topics one is devoted to and interested in is what the forum is for, a bad thing?</p><p></p><p>I truly do not understand.</p><p></p><p>This post, for instance, I'm betting is considered a troll. Did I post it to get a reaction? Umm... yes... that's the point of posting, isn't it? To get a reaction?</p><p></p><p>Now, in one particular case, I lied to get a reaction. Now, anyone that knows me closely, knows that when it matters, I'm the most honest person they could ever know. White lies about height, weight or exaggerations about skill in something or the size of a caught fish, sure, but important things, never. So to me, this was no big deal, in fact, I'm quite happy to admit that the lie was in the thread I started about piracy where I stated that I found a website with all these PDF's on it; I never found any such site. Ok, ok... so I lied, but it was on an issue that I was genuinely interested in hearing the opinions and concerns of fellow RPG fans on. And let's face it, we know those sites exist, so it's not like I was making it all up.</p><p></p><p>So I start threads that get people talking. Isn't this a good thing? Isn't this contributing to the community in a positive fashion? The above example was only ONE in which I told a little white lie in order to get things started and I haven't done so before or since.</p><p></p><p>I have a genuine concern, interest and affection for the answers and posts to the threads I create or contribute to. Yes, I'm bored and I have a lot of time on my hands and I practically live on the net. But I have no 'agenda'. There is no malice in my posts. Hell, even Morrus could vouch that I say what I mean and mean what I say and do so up front and personal-like. So any interpreted meaning in my words or through my 'trolling' is just that; interpreted. It's simply not my style to be subtle.</p><p></p><p>So... am I troll? Well... I guess so... but why is that a bad thing?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDK, post: 632371, member: 6469"] I've just been informed that I'm a troll. Now, this is probably going to make me sound really stupid, but I'm sure lots of people think that about me anyway so a few more won't hurt. But anyway, until I was told this, and given an explanation of what a troll is, I had no idea I was doing something that is considered a faux pas. I've never understood the whole troll thing. Maybe I'm just retarded? Stranger things are true... However, if what I was told is true, then I have to wonder what is wrong with trolling. A direct quote from the person, who shall remain nameless, that told me of this apparently vile tendancy of mine: "Even you admit that your post was to get opinions and stir the pot, and began the whole thing with a lie. That's a troll... trolling for reactions." Ok, so now I know, but I'm still confused as to why this is a bad thing. How is wanting to spark debate and create discussion on a topic one is devoted to and interested in, in a forum where discussion and debate on topics one is devoted to and interested in is what the forum is for, a bad thing? I truly do not understand. This post, for instance, I'm betting is considered a troll. Did I post it to get a reaction? Umm... yes... that's the point of posting, isn't it? To get a reaction? Now, in one particular case, I lied to get a reaction. Now, anyone that knows me closely, knows that when it matters, I'm the most honest person they could ever know. White lies about height, weight or exaggerations about skill in something or the size of a caught fish, sure, but important things, never. So to me, this was no big deal, in fact, I'm quite happy to admit that the lie was in the thread I started about piracy where I stated that I found a website with all these PDF's on it; I never found any such site. Ok, ok... so I lied, but it was on an issue that I was genuinely interested in hearing the opinions and concerns of fellow RPG fans on. And let's face it, we know those sites exist, so it's not like I was making it all up. So I start threads that get people talking. Isn't this a good thing? Isn't this contributing to the community in a positive fashion? The above example was only ONE in which I told a little white lie in order to get things started and I haven't done so before or since. I have a genuine concern, interest and affection for the answers and posts to the threads I create or contribute to. Yes, I'm bored and I have a lot of time on my hands and I practically live on the net. But I have no 'agenda'. There is no malice in my posts. Hell, even Morrus could vouch that I say what I mean and mean what I say and do so up front and personal-like. So any interpreted meaning in my words or through my 'trolling' is just that; interpreted. It's simply not my style to be subtle. So... am I troll? Well... I guess so... but why is that a bad thing? [/QUOTE]
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