I'm new...hows come they call'em trolls??

**jvale00** · 10-30-05 05:34 PM

What is trolling? Please forgive me for asking a dumb question but I gotta know.

**IndyGSDK9** · 10-30-05 05:50 PM

It's not a dumb question. If you don't know, you don't know.

Definition of a troll

And just so you know what you're looking for!

**jvale00** · 10-30-05 06:29 PM

Interesting....But freedom of speech applies to Trolls. If they upset you, cant you just ignore them? Thanks for the info!

**IndyGSDK9** · 10-30-05 06:34 PM

If you had read the link, you would realize that freedom of speech does not apply to trolls. :p

Here is the answer though, you may read it here. Direct quote.
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What about Free Speech?

"When trolls find that their efforts are being successfully resisted, they often complain that their right to free speech is being infringed. Let us examine that claim.

While most people on the Internet are ardent defenders of free speech, it is not an absolute right; there are practical limitations. For example, you may not scream out "Fire!" in a crowded theatre, and you may not make jokes about bombs while waiting to board an airplane. We accept these limitations because we recognize that they serve a greater good.

Another useful example is the control of the radio frequency spectrum. You might wish to set up a powerful radio station to broadcast your ideas, but you cannot do so without applying for a license. Again, this is a practical limitation: if everybody broadcasted without restriction, the repercussions would be annoying at best and life-threatening at worst.

The radio example is helpful for another reason: with countless people having a legitimate need to use radio communications, it is important to ensure that nobody is 'monopolizing the channel'. There are only so many clear channels available in each frequency band and these must be shared.

When a troll attacks a message board, he generally posts a lot of messages. Even if his messages are not particularly inflammatory, they can be so numerous that they drown out the regular conversations (this is known as 'flooding'). Needless to say, no one person's opinions can be allowed to monopolize a channel.

The ultimate response to the 'free speech' argument is this: while we may have the right to say more or less whatever we want, we do not have the right to say it wherever we want. You may feel strongly about the fact that your neighbour has not mowed his lawn for two months, but you do not have the right to berate him in his own living room. Similarly, if a webmaster tells a troll that he is not welcome, the troll has no "right" to remain. This is particularly true on the numerous free communications services offered on the net. (On pay systems, the troll might be justified in asking for a refund.)"
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As far as ignoring them...yes you can ignore them, but it's fruitless to point that out because so many people enjoy playing with them until the mod's spoil the fun. ;)

**Bearcat06** · 10-30-05 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by jvale00

Interesting....But freedom of speech applies to Trolls. If they upset you, cant you just ignore them? Thanks for the info!

This....along with all Internet message boards belong to a private person(s) or groups. Freedom of Speech does not apply.....

**IndyGSDK9** · 10-30-05 08:50 PM

Just in case it wasn't crystal clear, here is an excellent example of a troll in action at our very own site.

http://forums.realpolice.net/showthr...4&page=1&pp=15

**future5.0** · 10-30-05 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by IndyGSDK9

Just in case it wasn't crystal clear, here is an excellent example of a troll in action at our very own site.

http://forums.realpolice.net/showthr...4&page=1&pp=15

YES! very very good example!

Rep on the way!

**jvale00** · 10-30-05 09:53 PM

Now Im curious IndyGSDK9 what does "GSD" stand for? Initials? How do you like Naptown? We need more fedpo jobs here as the job opportunities are slim pickens.

**pmfc** · 10-30-05 10:02 PM

Even though it is a closed thread, I think this thread is one of the more glaring examples of troll-ism I have seen in the short time I have been a member.

**future5.0** · 10-30-05 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by pmfc

Even though it is a closed thread, I think this thread is one of the more glaring examples of troll-ism I have seen in the short time I have been a member.

Also a very good example, although there are about 20 from the last week or so.

**pmfc** · 10-30-05 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by future5.0

Also a very good example, although there are about 20 from the last week or so.

I noticed that. It seems like we have received an abnormally high amount of trolling in the past week or two. Must be a Halloween thing.

**IndyGSDK9** · 10-30-05 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by jvale00

Now Im curious IndyGSDK9 what does "GSD" stand for? Initials? How do you like Naptown? We need more fedpo jobs here as the job opportunities are slim pickens.

GSD = german shepherd dog

I've never been to Naptown to my knowledge. Where is it in relation to Indy?

**jvale00** · 10-30-05 10:13 PM

Yeh I get the idea pmfc but in your thread the bone head didnt really flame anybody. He was just guilty of being a freeakinAssClown. 5 DUI's??? I think they execute for that in Texas

**jvale00** · 10-30-05 10:14 PM

Naptown = IndiaNAPolis

**pmfc** · 10-30-05 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by jvale00

Yeh I get the idea pmfc but in your thread the bone head didnt really flame anybody. He was just guilty of being a freeakinAssClown. 5 DUI's??? I think they execute for that in Texas

Wouldn't this post be considered flaming?

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