Reactionary Trolling
Sep. 15th, 2004 09:15 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
sobriqueIn the lifespan of the Internet, the "troll" is an old term. It's meaning somewhat vague and distorted over the period since the genesis of the net.
It's essence is that the troll presents worthless flamebait to the world, and sits back to watch the flames.
I don't agree there. To flame is to provoke argument. To Troll is to provoke thought. And then arguement.
All too often, there are people blinded by their own conceptions, who need to be reminded of this fact.
This is the true art of Trolling. To present an argument, convincingly and concisely, that you trigger the person reading to respond, to give their viewpoint, and maybe even re-consider what they think on the subject.
And so I would urge you all. Go forth. Troll. Awaken the those who's thoughts move sluggishly. They will not thank you for igniting the fire of their enthusiasm. But they may see today a little more clearly.
It's essence is that the troll presents worthless flamebait to the world, and sits back to watch the flames.
I don't agree there. To flame is to provoke argument. To Troll is to provoke thought. And then arguement.
All too often, there are people blinded by their own conceptions, who need to be reminded of this fact.
This is the true art of Trolling. To present an argument, convincingly and concisely, that you trigger the person reading to respond, to give their viewpoint, and maybe even re-consider what they think on the subject.
And so I would urge you all. Go forth. Troll. Awaken the those who's thoughts move sluggishly. They will not thank you for igniting the fire of their enthusiasm. But they may see today a little more clearly.
