digitalworldz logo
Posts: 1,517,485    Members: 52,555    Online: 1368    Visits: 171,786,049  
Go Back   Digital World > Digital World Introduction > General Chat

General Chat Talk about anything you like in here, get 2 know each other.. or have some banter


Reply                    
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 29th September 2008, 11:20   #1 (permalink)
DW Guru +++
 
hamba's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Down Here
Posts: 6,370
hamba has much to be proud ofhamba has much to be proud ofhamba has much to be proud ofhamba has much to be proud ofhamba has much to be proud ofhamba has much to be proud ofhamba has much to be proud ofhamba has much to be proud ofhamba has much to be proud ofhamba has much to be proud of
Why you're more troll than you think

Why you're more troll than you think


You know that moment when somebody has you so riled that you're getting ready to cross the rubicon and strike back? Danny O'Brien explains that it's almost certainly best to just write it out and press delete - since you're probably closer to being a troll than you think.

People think trolls are other people: He/she is a troll, you are a feisty opponent, while I merely have strong opinions. And it's true that some people do turn into trolls full-time, presumably while growing hair out of their ears and developing a head-under-shoulders look (or is that gonks?). But really, we're all just one "submit" button away from being a troll.



I always enjoy that moment of self-restraint when, instead of launching into a flame, I sit back, press delete and feel the warm glow of smugness envelop me. And the best part? If you never actually make your flames public, nobody can ever shatter the illusion that your weak comeback was not a piece of genius.


(Comic from xkcd)



Bobbie Johnson
Monday September 29 2008 07:38 BST
guardian.co.uk © Guardian News and Media Limited 2008
__________________
Peace is not the absence of war; it is a virtue; a state of mind; a disposition for benevolence; confidence; and justice.

Spinoza.


hamba is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 29th September 2008, 13:53   #2 (permalink)
DW Guru +
 
Seedy_r0m's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: The Herb Garden
Posts: 3,153
Seedy_r0m Is an inspiration to allSeedy_r0m Is an inspiration to allSeedy_r0m Is an inspiration to allSeedy_r0m Is an inspiration to allSeedy_r0m Is an inspiration to allSeedy_r0m Is an inspiration to allSeedy_r0m Is an inspiration to allSeedy_r0m Is an inspiration to allSeedy_r0m Is an inspiration to allSeedy_r0m Is an inspiration to allSeedy_r0m Is an inspiration to all
Re: Why you're more troll than you think

Some very good advise there.

My post count would be double what it is at the moment if I hadn't sat back to reflect on what I'd written
Seedy_r0m is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 29th September 2008, 13:56   #3 (permalink)
DW Guru +
 
countryboy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: The king is dead long live the village idiot
Posts: 3,192
countryboy is a glorious beacon of lightcountryboy is a glorious beacon of lightcountryboy is a glorious beacon of light
Re: Why you're more troll than you think

Quote:
Originally Posted by Seedy_r0m View Post
Some very good advise there.

My post count would be double what it is at the moment if I hadn't sat back to reflect on what I'd written

mines would be half lol
__________________

a nation that keeps one eye on the past is wise.
a nation that keeps both eyes on the past is blind...soar alba

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:...734_800915.gif
countryboy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29th September 2008, 14:16   #4 (permalink)
DW Elite Master
 
nara's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Wherever
Posts: 9,182
nara has much to be proud ofnara has much to be proud ofnara has much to be proud ofnara has much to be proud ofnara has much to be proud ofnara has much to be proud ofnara has much to be proud ofnara has much to be proud ofnara has much to be proud ofnara has much to be proud of
Re: Why you're more troll than you think

Quote:
Originally Posted by Seedy_r0m View Post
Some very good advise there.

My post count would be double what it is at the moment if I hadn't sat back to reflect on what I'd written
Nah! Publish and be damned!
nara is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 29th September 2008, 14:38   #5 (permalink)
DW Respected Member +++
 
mozr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,604
mozr Is an inspiration to allmozr Is an inspiration to allmozr Is an inspiration to allmozr Is an inspiration to allmozr Is an inspiration to allmozr Is an inspiration to allmozr Is an inspiration to allmozr Is an inspiration to allmozr Is an inspiration to allmozr Is an inspiration to allmozr Is an inspiration to all
Re: Why you're more troll than you think

Hamba, you are so wrong, for the following reasons...

Nah, top piccy that m8.

Gave me a chuckle.

Arguing on the internet is fun, though.

Like the pub, but much cheaper, having the capability to smoke, you can do it your y-fronts, without the undercurrent of impending physical violence!

Troll FTW!
__________________
Anthropogenically killing the planet since 1977!
mozr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29th September 2008, 17:02   #6 (permalink)
DW Guru ++
 
earwig999's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Derby
Posts: 5,287
earwig999 is a glorious beacon of lightearwig999 is a glorious beacon of lightearwig999 is a glorious beacon of lightearwig999 is a glorious beacon of lightearwig999 is a glorious beacon of lightearwig999 is a glorious beacon of light
Re: Why you're more troll than you think

Nothing wrong with a good argument, but I have to admit when I am at work I have had to stop a few times before I have sent a snotty email to a few people.
__________________
RIP Michael Jackson - I grew up with you as one of my idols. I sang along with you and danced like you.
earwig999 is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 29th September 2008, 17:30   #7 (permalink)
DW Respected Member +
 
hawkish's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,390
hawkish is a glorious beacon of lighthawkish is a glorious beacon of lighthawkish is a glorious beacon of lighthawkish is a glorious beacon of lighthawkish is a glorious beacon of light
Re: Why you're more troll than you think

THis week I have been mainly a troll. in the interests of science, of course
hawkish is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 29th September 2008, 17:34   #8 (permalink)
Banned
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Edinburgh, UK
Posts: 6,939
karym6 is a name known to allkarym6 is a name known to allkarym6 is a name known to allkarym6 is a name known to allkarym6 is a name known to allkarym6 is a name known to all
Re: Why you're more troll than you think

I have been a troll purley in the intersest of making myself look far more interesting than I actually am.

Next week I plan on being a bridesmaid untill thursday.
karym6 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29th September 2008, 18:04   #9 (permalink)
DW Guru +++
 
hamba's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Down Here
Posts: 6,370
hamba has much to be proud ofhamba has much to be proud ofhamba has much to be proud ofhamba has much to be proud ofhamba has much to be proud ofhamba has much to be proud ofhamba has much to be proud ofhamba has much to be proud ofhamba has much to be proud ofhamba has much to be proud of
Re: Why you're more troll than you think

Quote:
Originally Posted by mozr View Post
Hamba, you are so wrong, for the following reasons...

Nah, top piccy that m8.

Gave me a chuckle.

Arguing on the internet is fun, though.

Like the pub, but much cheaper, having the capability to smoke, you can do it your y-fronts, without the undercurrent of impending physical violence!

Troll FTW!
My wife tells me that the cartoon is definitely me.
__________________
Peace is not the absence of war; it is a virtue; a state of mind; a disposition for benevolence; confidence; and justice.

Spinoza.


hamba is online now   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Tags
troll

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT. The time now is 20:30.

Digital World and all information found within is for educational purposes only we do not accept any responsability for files uploaded to digital world by our members and these files/attachments are property of the uploader/member!