This is a Troll [meta-thread]

[Robbert Raets]

Despite all the new developments, I quote a message from the first page, mistakingly believing it was meant as an insult to one of my hobbies. Smacking down with all the moral superiority I've been building up, I snipe and slash at the poster and his alleged allies, not knowing they've all switched sides and opinions twice over.

I end with a stupid remark partially written in l33tsp33k

 

[Left-handed Hummingbird]

Posts condescending and patronizing message about the lack of originality of this thread, pointing out that those "in the know" (as opposed to the majority of posters in this thread) already discussed this topic extensively on an earlier incarnation of the message boards. And to give it an even greater air of snobbish exclusiveness, that this discussion was posted on a "secret" and hidden forum during the limbo between two messageboard incantations.

 

[carpedavid]

I attempt to say something pithy that hasn't already been contriubted, fail, and end up pimping my story hour thread.

 

[Arken]

Arken reads all posts so far so as not to look stupid in anyway when posting his final point. Then agrees with the concept of free speech but inexplicabely says that the concept has no application on these particular boards.

Makes a point taht he is digressing and that he will now come on topic to the troll that was off topic in the first place. Agrees with what he percieves as the view most fitting his personal political ideology not realising he has done exactly the opposite.

:Misquote of a generally respected figure such as Ghandi or a French philosopher to demonstrate intelligence though the quote is unrelated to topic on hand:

Wraps up by telling everyone to calm down followed by a section written in a language not generally known to other board members but known to a particular board member that I want to create a sub conversation with.

 

[tleilaxu]

Posts a typical emotional response to the troll.

A few minutes later, this post no longer contains the original emotional response. In its place are kind, understanding words of love, peace, and tolerance for all humankind.

 

[Darrin Drader]

Baraendur checks in on his troll in order to see how the carefully planted seed of discord is developing. While at ENworld, notices that a review of a product he worked on has been posted at the following URL: http://www.dmshaven.freeservers.com/bastionpress.html but also notices the lack of recognition for adventure design.

Now both delighted and irritated, adds fuel to the fire of the original debate and suggests that everyone who has been trying to belittle one another aren't doing a good enough job. Also mentions that the point of the original troll has been lost and that the original issue should be addressed.

Ends message by calling the moderators and Eric Noah unflattering names and taunts them for their inaction.

 

[EricNoah]

Eric totally loses his temper, and posts a long-winded rant outlining his original role in establishing this message-board community, acts like he owns the place, and uses guilt and threats of banning to try to create order and look cool.

All the while, he is letting the original troll hang himself with his own rope, hoping to trick the troll into posting something so offensive that the whole forum will realize banning is the only solution.

 

[Henry]

Henry posts in the thread right after Eric, giving him stirring compliments on his moderating ability, and making remarks shaming various outrageous board posters over their prehensile actions.


Henry then privately posts in the Moderator's Forum, telling Eric he did a find job on that thread, and then making insulting remarks about Baraendur's excessively long nose hairs, to cheer him up.

 

[Sagan Darkside]

Sagan puts everyone on his ignore list, and then waits for new users so he has someone to talk to.

SD

 

[MEG Hal]

Eric totally loses his temper, and posts a long-winded rant outlining his original role in establishing this message-board community, acts like he owns the place, and uses guilt and threats of banning to try to create order and look cool.

All the while, he is letting the original troll hang himself with his own rope, hoping to trick the troll into posting something so offensive that the whole forum will realize banning is the only solution.

Remembering the Witch Trials in the 1800's I grab my torch and tell the towns folk to meet at the courthouse all the while screaming:

BURN HIM!! BURN HIM!!! errrr ohhh I mean BAN HIM!!!! BAN HIM!!!!!