Forum Trolls! Oh my!

Discussion in 'The Bucket' started by reefmonkey, Jul 31, 2011.

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  1. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    For those of you that don't know me, I also contribute to a couple of blogs. I've been experiencing a little block as of late but our newest resident troll took care of that this morning. Thought I'd share it here for your enjoyment.

    Please Don’t Feed the Trolls « Marine Engineers


    And BTW..to the troll, thanks for the pay check ;)
     
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  2. Doratus

    Doratus Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Now I'm curious... who was the troll?

    Perhaps I should read the blog.

    Cheers!
     
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  3. seabass1

    seabass1 Montipora Digitata

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    WOW!! I'm surprised they even let you post that!!!! :-X :confused:
     
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  4. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    OK,i'm confused :confused:
     
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  5. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    Who they are doesn't matter.

    Why?

    I'm sorry.
     
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  6. Dingo

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    Ahh hahaha that is great :)
    I love it! Great job on the write up btw
     
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  7. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    ::)

    And the environment must be just right for them to make their first appearance. A scent of negativity must be present and plenty of unsuspecting victims. A troll is only successful and satisfied to those that feed it, those experienced with trolls know that ignoring them is like kryptonite to them.

    3reef rarely exudes the right environmental factors to attract them. ;)
     
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  8. reefmonkey

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    Thanks Dingo. It was all in good fun and not directed at anybody in particular.
     
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  9. reefmonkey

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    You need not explain a troll to me and 3reef has plenty of them. That article was written in fun and I got the idea from one such person after reading the 5th or 6th post only a troll would make this week. Who it is doesn't matter, the fact they gave me fodder for the press does. I posted it in The Bucket because it doesn't matter and honestly if it had been written for the other blog I contribute to I wouldn't have linked it here at all. Marine-Engineers is owned by Mike Rice and as I'm sure you know, he sponsors 3reef. I've sent him an email concerning this article, if he thinks it's immature and overstepped the boundaries of etiquette then I'll trash the post on his blog and ask Matt or the mods to do the same here.
    Trolls will troll no matter the environment and professional trolls will create the environment if it doesn't exist. And you are correct in saying that ignoring them is the best form of getting rid of them.
    The problem with written word is that the reader takes it in ways the author never intended. Especially in this format. If I'd been pointing at someone in particular I would. I'm not afraid to speak my mind. I thought about disclaiming any finger pointing in the beginning of the original post but decided most of us are intelligent enough to realize that the writing is not pointed at "who" but rather a "they" and get my sense of humor.
    Now Corailline, please don't assume I'm angry or upset by your post. I gave you the long explanation because I respect your opinion and value the small on-line friendship you and I share. :)
     
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  10. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    I like that, never really thought of it that way but a good way to take care of Trolls.
    no food for you :vulcan:

    good wright up. :clapping:
     
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