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Someone who brings something off topic into the conversation in order to make that person mad is trolling. The practice of trolling has been documented by a number of academics as early as the 1990s. This included Steven Johnson in 1997 in the book Interface Culture, and a paper by Judith Donath in 1999.
- Where did trolling come from?
- When was troll first used?
- Is trolling illegal?
- What is a female troll called?
- Who was the first troll?
- Who invented troll face?
- Why is trolling so fun?
- Is trolling illegal in the UK?
- What are some examples of trolling?
- Is trolling a form of cyberbullying?
- How do trolls reproduce?
- Are toy trolls evil?
- What are trolls weaknesses?
Where did trolling come from?
Originally Answered: What is the origin of the term Trolling? It is derived from fishing, dragging a lure that a fish might bite on. It appears to have originated in 1992 in the Usenet group, alt. folklore.
When was troll first used?
The first known use of troll was in the 15th century.
Is trolling illegal?
Online trolling is a criminal offence that can be prosecuted under the Malicious Communications Act 1983 (“MCA 1983”) and the Communications Act 2003.
What is a female troll called?
(also doxie), fancy woman, floozy. (or floozie), hoochie.
Who was the first troll?
Dam, a woodcutter, made the first troll for his daughter out of wood when he was too poor to buy her a toy. Other children in the town soon wanted one so Dam started a company to make them out of plastic.
Who invented troll face?
History. Trollface was drawn in Microsoft Paint on September 19, 2008, by Carlos Ramirez, an 18-year-old Oakland college student. The image was published on Ramirez's DeviantArt page, "Whynne", as part of a rage comic titled Trolls, about the pointless nature of trolling.
Why is trolling so fun?
Trolls exhibit psychopath traits.
Psychopathy is broadly defined as a lack of empathy or feeling for others, an inability to feel guilt, and an ability to manipulate through charm. Other than in the movies, most psychopaths are not violent. ... That may explain why psychopaths find trolling so enjoyable.
Is trolling illegal in the UK?
But is Trolling Illegal? Mostly, trolling is not illegal in the UK today. In this country, free speech is considered a fundamental human right.
What are some examples of trolling?
An Example of Trolling:
Entering an online discussion on astronomy and insisting that the earth is flat in order to provoke an emotional and verbal response from community members. This may be a relatively tame example,but the intent is still to disrupt and incite outrage.
Is trolling a form of cyberbullying?
What is cyberbullying and trolling? Cyberbullying is any form of malicious messages, abuse, name calling and threats using any kind of technology from social media sites to mobile phones. Trolling has become a more common term for any kind of purposeful online abuse on social media sites like Twitter or Facebook.
How do trolls reproduce?
Adult trolls do not reproduce in person, but rather by supplying their genetic material to filial pails carried by Imperial Drones which are then offered to the monstrous Mother Grub deep underground in the brooding caverns.
Are toy trolls evil?
Unlike the innocence of our pink on-screen troll friend, Poppy, the trolls in this mythology were far more mischievous. They harassed and kidnapped women and sometimes possessed magical powers that they certainly used for evil rather than good! On occasion, trolls were even described as man-eaters.
What are trolls weaknesses?
Trolls are weak to fire damage and resistant to frost damage. Trolls should be taken out as fast as possible as a prolonged battle will allow them to heal their wounds.
