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[baughurst]

Originally Posted by stevemac

"express contempt or distaste" would be an excellent response to some posts and/or posters. But still not a derogatory term as such.

That, I would suggest, solely depends on the context in which it's being used. The way it was used the other day was, IMO, derogatory and I got the impression that the user meant it to be so.

[stevemac]

Originally Posted by FLYER

so you would use the term towards a poster/member and not consider it an attack on that person ???
Thats very interesting i must say ,

If that person was posting stuff that was within the definition of trolling ie "a troll is someone who posts inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages" Then why not.

[baughurst]

Originally Posted by stevemac

If that person was posting stuff that was within the definition of trolling ie "a troll is someone who posts inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages" Then why not.

In that case there were far more than three trolls in that thread. Wonder why they weren't all given time to consider their futures.

[stevemac]

Originally Posted by baughurst

In that case there were far more than three trolls in that thread. Wonder why they weren't all given time to consider their futures.

I certainly won't argue with you there

[FLYER]

anymore for anymore ???

C'mon folks lets have your input here .

Just remember the subject is (do you think the word should be excluded) .

[James.uk]

I tend to agree with Flyer, it is normally used with the intention of insulting someone, and it is also usually aimed at someone who consistently stirs up trouble and is rude and offensive to people. Seems the dictionary is a bit behind the times.....

I have yet to see anyone who genuinely "trolls" on this site, pro ably due to good moderating...

But I have seen some pretty awfull cases of it elswhere... MSN-mIRC chatrooms come to mind.
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[Reebs]

As requested George I have read your thread. The word Troll is a recognised social networking site / forum term and has been for many a long year. To suggest it be censored and possibly placed into the swear filter, or be jumped on by us whenever it is used may be a little extreme.

Granted it is not by any means a complementary adjective when used in the context one's forum posting style, and I can see that the term if directed toward a specific individual could be found to be upsetting.

In relation to any recent instance of its usage where an individual member may have taken umbrage to its use, and in the interests of forum harmony, in this instance I believe there is due cause to remove any association to said, so point taken and any amendments to reflect this, will be made accordingly.

[bobgrice]

does this mean we can all choose a word to be banned?

[FLYER]

Originally Posted by Reebs

As requested George I have read your thread. The word Troll is a recognised social networking site / forum term and has been for many a long year. To suggest it be censored and possibly placed into the swear filter, or be jumped on by us whenever it is used may be a little extreme.

Granted it is not by any means a complementary adjective when used in the context one's forum posting style, and I can see that the term if directed toward a specific individual could be found to be upsetting.

In relation to any recent instance of its usage where an individual member may have taken umbrage to its use, and in the interests of forum harmony, in this instance I believe there is due cause to remove any association to said, so point taken and any amendments to reflect this, will be made accordingly.

Maybe you could hold a poll

you could call it a TROLL POLL .

[FLYER]

Originally Posted by bobgrice

does this mean we can all choose a word to be banned?

Post a thread on it .