Astasia on 06/15/2012, 12:44 PM - view
Thank you! "Troll" really is being overused lately.
JamesX on 06/15/2012, 11:25 AMdouchebags with the intention of ruining people's day = troll
That is the correct use of the word.
It really isn't. An internet troll is somebody who tries to get a rise out of people by throwing bait out, the term is actually based on fishing. They "troll" forums trying to get people on their hook, essentially arguing or yelling while they sit and laugh. It's not about being a jerk, it doesn't even have to be something negative. I could throw out some random commonly believed political ideal right here and spark a long argument between a bunch of other people while I watched, that would be trolling.
Thank you! "Troll" really is being overused lately.