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I believe - DAMN, those trolls have been busy in the last few hours. Hide Feature, don't fail me now!I believe that you use the word "troll" differently from everyone else. I believe normally it implies an intent "of provoking readers into an emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion." Therefore, most off-topic discussions, and particularly the ones in which people are actually discussing issues, don't fall under the definition.
Why some trolls do not want the label: media attention in recent years has made such labels subjective, with trolling describing intentionally provocative actions. Therefore a troll can be someone who is attempting to cause or stir up trouble even when the post is "on-topic."
If you wish you can always try and find counter examples, but the definition, has grown to even be used outside the internet.
Therefore a troll can be someone who is attempting to cause or stir up trouble even when the post is "on-topic."
No disagreement. But some people legitimately enjoy hearing other viewpoints and debating politics. They aren't trying to stir up trouble, but rather engage in a favorite pastime.
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I believe that having the hide feature allows those that wish to engage themselves in such topics the abilty to do such without bothering others.
I also believe that trollishness is in the eye of the beholder. Some believe entering a thread to debate the definition of trollishness is in fact trolling.
So I believe there is a thread somewhere awaiting your brilliant insights. Best of luck in your debates.
I shall cease defiling your comfy echo chamber then.
I believe if you have to take a decon shower after using a cleaning product and the item you were working on still isn't clean then there's something seriously wrong.
I believe even after the shower I'm still all itchy. I also believe I burned a hole in my foot.
I believe that it is a lovely day and I am going to go squeeze every bit of fun out of it
I believe that it is a lovely day and I am going to go squeeze every bit of fun out of it
I hope the echoes from your high horse don't bother you.
*gets popcorn*Not worth it. Be back in a few months to see if it has grown up any around here. You know how to reach me.
Come back, CJ, come back!
I believe - DAMN, those trolls have been busy in the last few hours. Hide Feature, don't fail me now!I believe that you use the word "troll" differently from everyone else. I believe normally it implies an intent "of provoking readers into an emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion." Therefore, most off-topic discussions, and particularly the ones in which people are actually discussing issues, don't fall under the definition.
Believe that Kirth not only defined trolling, but meta-defined trolling. Excellent work!
I believe no one should have to know about their sibling's STDs.
I believe I scored some sweet new books to read
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Therefore a troll can be someone who is attempting to cause or stir up trouble even when the post is "on-topic."No disagreement. But some people legitimately enjoy hearing other viewpoints and debating politics. They aren't trying to stir up trouble, but rather engage in a favorite pastime.
I believe there is a difference betwixt honestly debating an issue or giving a point of view and attacking others for their beliefs/points of views and/or just seeming to post to pat themselves upon the back.
eh. what do I know.
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I also believe nothing will be hashed out on an rpg thread anyway.
I believe there is a difference betwixt honestly debating an issue or giving a point of view and attacking others for their beliefs/points of views
By the same token, I believe that what is viewed as "attacking others' beliefs" varies so wildly from person to person that there's no telling what counts.
I believe that Aberzombie without trolls is like Batman without criminals.
(In honor of Frank Miller)
However, I also believe that there's no reason to bother the troll-haters in their own thread, even if they are passively-aggressively (hee hee!--obvious troll is obvious!) bemoaning my kith and kin.
I also believe I am happy that CJ didn't stay away for months.
....passively-aggressively ....
I believe you're just a meany, mean head!
....passively-aggressively ....I believe you're just a meany, mean head!
I believe in hee hee!
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I believe that Aberzombie without trolls is like Batman without criminals.
(In honor of Frank Miller)
However, I also believe that there's no reason to bother the troll-haters in their own thread, even if they are passively-aggressively (hee hee!--obvious troll is obvious!) bemoaning my kith and kin.
I also believe I am happy that CJ didn't stay away for months.
Much better day today... a good nights sleep and getting out from some of your debt can change how much BS a person can deal with.
I believe that having new books to peruse is a great thing
I believe since I have nowhere to go today I might get my drank on early =D
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I believe Gary (or Ross) just added spaces to my name. Thanks Gary (or Ross)! Or a third person who I don't know yet.
I believe I am almost done with my biceps
I believe I am almost done with my bicepsAre you cooking them over a slow flame?
It certainly feels like it =P
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I believe today begins the pre-Thanksgiving cleaning. I believe I'm stuck polishing all the wood.
I believe I'm very good at polishing wood. Odd given I don't like guys.
I believe that today's announcement has pretty much killed my urge to read the forums for the next... while.
I believe the previous statement is invalid, because I had already been drinking.
I believe the bowllike indentation forming on my computer desk fits my forehead perfectly.
I believe Evil Lincoln's statement is perfectly valid and spot on.
I believe I will be taking a hiatus from the forums when I get home.
Bummer.....but I dig it.
I believe Evil Lincoln's statement is perfectly valid and spot on.
I believe I will be taking a hiatus from the forums when I get home.
Bummer.....but I dig it.
It's not the news itself, which is good to mine ears.
It's the foreseeable fountain of condescending "advice" and know-it-all responses that has me hiding in the OTD.
Let me know when it's safe to come out.
I believe I missed this announcement. What's the scoop?
I believe that putting potato-chips inside a sandwhich should be considered patrimony of mankind.
I believe I have a four-day weekend.
Paid or not, that's worth having a beer for!
*glug*
I believe my mother ruined the lefse batter I made by pouring in the contents of the salt shaker before I could stop her.
I believe I'm going to let her fix this. Unless, of course, she wants salty lefse.
I believe "drink the beer in the fridge so there's room for food" is one of the more awesome pre-holiday jobs this year.
I believe I can drink
I believe I'll guzzle till I cannot think
I dream about it every night and day
Some Dos Equus and a Tanqueray
I believe I can soar
Before I end up on the bathroom floooooor
I believe I can drink
I believe I can drink
I believe I can driiiiin *urp*
I believe it's stuff yourself with a dead turkey day. Everybody eat up, yum yum.