I am becoming a MFP forum troll!

lukasmac
lukasmac Posts: 216 Member
edited September 22 in Chit-Chat
Yes, I said it. It seems when I have free time the MFP forum is paramount. I guess it's a good thing. If you get sick of me, just tell me. I will gently fade into the background. :(
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  • randyv99
    randyv99 Posts: 257 Member
    I was looking for the like button then I realized I wasn't on FB!
  • kasmir8199
    kasmir8199 Posts: 507 Member
    No, this is great! It keeps you engaged in the MFP community and shows that you do care about what's going on around you. I've become quite the forum fan myself lately!!
  • kewkdb
    kewkdb Posts: 207 Member
    I am becoming a MFP forum troll!

    I'm not sure you understand what a forum troll actually is... >_< If you did you would not freely admit that, as it would defeat the purpose. A forum troll is one that posts with the intent to get someone fired up. Provoke an attack/flame. Make someone rage.

    Just say'n, brah.
  • lukasmac
    lukasmac Posts: 216 Member
    I am becoming a MFP forum troll!

    I'm not sure you understand what a forum troll actually is... >_< If you did you would not freely admit that, as it would defeat the purpose. A forum troll is one that posts with the intent to get someone fired up. Provoke an attack/flame. Make someone rage.

    Just say'n, brah.

    Did my misuse of 'forum troll' deserve this flaming? :( I never intended to provoke a comment like this. A self fulfilling prophecy. :(
  • Healthyby30
    Healthyby30 Posts: 1,349 Member
    I was looking for the like button then I realized I wasn't on FB!

    I do this a lot, too! LOL
  • HealthyChanges2010
    HealthyChanges2010 Posts: 5,831 Member
    I am becoming a MFP forum troll!

    I'm not sure you understand what a forum troll actually is... >_< If you did you would not freely admit that, as it would defeat the purpose. A forum troll is one that posts with the intent to get someone fired up. Provoke an attack/flame. Make someone rage.

    Just say'n, brah.
    I've always known 'trolling' to mean both, what lukasmac's intention was of just trollin around AKA cruising the board checking things out (no intention of trouble in mind) and also the way you described it. But then again I learned that meaning eons back in my old aol days (gulp..I *know* embarrassed to admit I was once on aol:blushing: )...perhaps I'm mistaken. *shrugs*
  • MissingMinnesota
    MissingMinnesota Posts: 7,486 Member
    To me a troll is someone that cruises the forums but usually doesn't post so I guess there is multiple definitions of it. Usually when some one calls themselves a troll they aren't talking about the flaming version.

    Go ahead and troll away.
  • HealthyChanges2010
    HealthyChanges2010 Posts: 5,831 Member
    To me a troll is someone that cruises the forums but usually doesn't post so I guess there is multiple definitions of it. Usually when some one calls themselves a troll they aren't talking about the flaming version.

    Go ahead and troll away.
    Exactly how I've understood it on the one hand. Because I think if you're trolling in a 'looking to make trouble way' you're not gonna refer to yourself as anything least of all a troll at that time.:laugh:

    So huge as the Internet is....lots of meanings for words I suppose...
  • binary_jester
    binary_jester Posts: 3,311 Member
    I was bored and doing some quick math. Days since I have joined and the number of forum posts I have, I declared myself the MFP Post Wh*re at 17.5 posts a day. The does not include the drivel on my wall. :drinker:
  • T_R_A_V
    T_R_A_V Posts: 1,629 Member
    I think surfing these threads has become my job.....now if the Air Force finds out, then I might be in some trouble...:laugh: :laugh:
  • kewkdb
    kewkdb Posts: 207 Member

    Did my misuse of 'forum troll' deserve this flaming? :( I never intended to provoke a comment like this. A self fulfilling prophecy. :(

    /sigh flaming? Really? Prophecy? *slaps head* I ought to flame you for this reply but I will not.
  • kewkdb
    kewkdb Posts: 207 Member
    To me a troll is someone that cruises the forums but usually doesn't post so I guess there is multiple definitions of it. Usually when some one calls themselves a troll they aren't talking about the flaming version.

    Go ahead and troll away.

    People misuse words all the time... that does not make it correct. The term you are describing is a forum lurker.
  • gambitsgurl
    gambitsgurl Posts: 632 Member
    To me a troll is someone that cruises the forums but usually doesn't post so I guess there is multiple definitions of it. Usually when some one calls themselves a troll they aren't talking about the flaming version.

    Go ahead and troll away.

    That's a lurker
  • gambitsgurl
    gambitsgurl Posts: 632 Member
    To me a troll is someone that cruises the forums but usually doesn't post so I guess there is multiple definitions of it. Usually when some one calls themselves a troll they aren't talking about the flaming version.

    Go ahead and troll away.

    People misuse words all the time... that does not make it correct. The term you are describing is a forum lurker.

    3 seconds from a simalpost
  • gambitsgurl
    gambitsgurl Posts: 632 Member
    I am becoming a MFP forum troll!

    I'm not sure you understand what a forum troll actually is... >_< If you did you would not freely admit that, as it would defeat the purpose. A forum troll is one that posts with the intent to get someone fired up. Provoke an attack/flame. Make someone rage.

    Just say'n, brah.

    Did my misuse of 'forum troll' deserve this flaming? :( I never intended to provoke a comment like this. A self fulfilling prophecy. :(


    :noway:

    That was a flame?

    :noway:


    He was just letting you know the common definition

    :ohwell:

    :flowerforyou:
  • binary_jester
    binary_jester Posts: 3,311 Member
    I love semantic arguments over an interweb term. :laugh:
  • gambitsgurl
    gambitsgurl Posts: 632 Member
    I love semantic arguments over an interweb term. :laugh:


    "Arguing on the internet is like running at the special olympics. Even if you win, you're still retarded."
  • MissingMinnesota
    MissingMinnesota Posts: 7,486 Member
    To me a troll is someone that cruises the forums but usually doesn't post so I guess there is multiple definitions of it. Usually when some one calls themselves a troll they aren't talking about the flaming version.

    Go ahead and troll away.

    People misuse words all the time... that does not make it correct. The term you are describing is a forum lurker.

    Troll and lurker have always ment the same thing to me.
  • kewkdb
    kewkdb Posts: 207 Member


    3 seconds from a simalpost

    :flowerforyou: :drinker:
    I love semantic arguments over an interweb term. :laugh:

    Wait till you see me get all hot and bothered over improper use of ellipsis! :bigsmile:
  • binary_jester
    binary_jester Posts: 3,311 Member


    3 seconds from a simalpost

    :flowerforyou: :drinker:
    I love semantic arguments over an interweb term. :laugh:

    Wait till you see me get all hot and bothered over improper use of ellipsis! :bigsmile:
    Oh you are going to hate me. I purposely misuse them...
  • heathersmilez
    heathersmilez Posts: 2,579 Member
    You're only a troll 'cause you posted in a thread for a 19 year old girl looking for other girls her age, LOL! Ok that’s technically a creeper not a troll, just kidding ;)

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/134636-looking-for-girls-my-age-to-share-support-i-m-19

    Guess that makes me a troll for looking through your thread. I did it cause I thought you were a guy who was going nuts pushing Shakology on here but I guess it’s just a similar t-shirt.

    No worries on the trolling, spending your time typing here is a better use of time then eating, good luck! ;)
  • binary_jester
    binary_jester Posts: 3,311 Member
    BWHAHAHAHA!! urbandictionary...the fully accepted qualifier for vernacular.
  • binary_jester
    binary_jester Posts: 3,311 Member
    You're only a troll 'cause you posted in a thread for a 19 year old girl looking for other girls her age, LOL! Ok that’s technically a creeper not a troll, just kidding ;)

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/134636-looking-for-girls-my-age-to-share-support-i-m-19

    Guess that makes me a troll for looking through your thread. I did it cause I thought you were a guy who was going nuts pushing Shakology on here but I guess it’s just a similar t-shirt.

    No worries on the trolling, spending your time typing here is a better use of time then eating, good luck! ;)
    I disagree with what you said!
    Actually no, but it is always fun disagreeing with you. :flowerforyou:
  • modernfemme
    modernfemme Posts: 454 Member
    Am I the only one who immediately thought of World of Warcraft? That place can teach you a thing or two about trolling. And you can enter as a trolling apprentice.

    (<---- 80 resto druid, kingslayer hahahah)
  • no, man. show up anytime you want. people are great here. good luck. better site than a lot of others you could be on. :)
  • kewkdb
    kewkdb Posts: 207 Member
    Am I the only one who immediately thought of World of Warcraft? That place can teach you a thing or two about trolling. And you can enter as a trolling apprentice.

    (<---- 80 resto druid, kingslayer hahahah)

    http://us.battle.net/wow/en/character/the-scryers/anunnaki/ :) I was resto till 4.0.1 :D
  • lukasmac
    lukasmac Posts: 216 Member
    I think I can officially call myself a troll now... look at the chaos I have caused

    ;)
  • kewkdb
    kewkdb Posts: 207 Member
    I think I can officially call myself a troll now... look at the chaos I have caused

    ;)

    Couple things to consider:

    1. Did you intend to cause chaos with the post?
    2. Is this really chaos?

    I'll go ahead and give my opinion. 1. You said earlier " I never intended to provoke a comment like this." This would imply that you had no intentions of causing chaos. 2. I don't see anything chaotic in this post. Just another random discussion. Given that I would not label you as a troll as of yet.
  • heathersmilez
    heathersmilez Posts: 2,579 Member
    You're only a troll 'cause you posted in a thread for a 19 year old girl looking for other girls her age, LOL! Ok that’s technically a creeper not a troll, just kidding ;)

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/134636-looking-for-girls-my-age-to-share-support-i-m-19

    Guess that makes me a troll for looking through your thread. I did it cause I thought you were a guy who was going nuts pushing Shakology on here but I guess it’s just a similar t-shirt.

    No worries on the trolling, spending your time typing here is a better use of time then eating, good luck! ;)
    I disagree with what you said!
    Actually no, but it is always fun disagreeing with you. :flowerforyou:

    Ah so it’s true! Good to know I wasn’t crazy ;)
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