A mythological troll is a hostile creature who attacks passers by. To "troll" is also to go fishing while rowing, sailing, or motoring slowly across a lake with bait on a line. An internet troll is someone who adds nothing to conversations, and instead stirs up conflict with lies, empty accusations, and insults. And then there's the troll doll fad which became a recent series of animated films.
Describing and condemning trollish spam is not trolling. Poking fun at trolls is not itself necessarily trolling, although I suppose you could argue lighthearted mockery by memes, limericks, and haiku is approaching that line. Downvoting spam and other abusive behavior is absolutely not trolling, though.
When I downvoted you last, you were making false accusations and being a general nuisance when I was trying to get basic netiquette through another spammer's thick head. You were being a dick.
A mythological troll is a hostile creature who attacks passers by. To "troll" is also to go fishing while rowing, sailing, or motoring slowly across a lake with bait on a line. An internet troll is someone who adds nothing to conversations, and instead stirs up conflict with lies, empty accusations, and insults. And then there's the troll doll fad which became a recent series of animated films.
Describing and condemning trollish spam is not trolling. Poking fun at trolls is not itself necessarily trolling, although I suppose you could argue lighthearted mockery by memes, limericks, and haiku is approaching that line. Downvoting spam and other abusive behavior is absolutely not trolling, though.
I haven't downvoted your comments here.
Yet.
Don't give me reason to change my mind.
You're being a bad guest.
When I downvoted you last, you were making false accusations and being a general nuisance when I was trying to get basic netiquette through another spammer's thick head. You were being a dick.
evidence of dickish behavior and harassment
Stop being a self-righteous dick.