Troll (Internet)

Troll (noun)? Trolling (verb)? What on earth is that? Does it has any effects on us? Read on to find out the meaning, and the examples given, then ask yourself what effect it could possibly have on you...

Wikipedia, the internet free encyclopedia, says:

In Internet slang, a troll is someone who posts inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary intent of provoking readers into an emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion. The noun troll may refer to the provocative message itself, as in: "That was an excellent troll you posted."
While the word troll and its associated verb trolling are associated with Internet discourse, media attention in recent years has made such labels subjective, with trolling describing intentionally provocative actions and harassment outside of an online context. For example, mass media has used troll to describe "a person who defaces Internet tribute sites with the aim of causing grief to families."


There are plenty of other explanations about troll and trolling from various sources in the internet. I'm sure readers would be able to find them using various search engines. With that you would be able to understand the meaning of troll and trolling in the various contexts used.

Now lets look at a couple of examples of trolling (which can be hilarious to other readers, but not to the subject himself):

How to Become the Ultimate Photoshop Troll in 6 Steps

If you're already familiar with Photoshop and all its tools, it's quite easy to become the ultimate troll. For example, people post requests on certain websites asking for retouching and you can offer your service for free, but with a few catches. Continue reading to see what they are and a bonus hover hand video.

Step 1 - Doing What They Ask, Minus One Thing

Step 2 - Face Value

Step 3 - Trolling

Step 4 - Trolling Continues

Step 5 - Almost a Troll Master

Step 6 - Ultimate Photoshop Troll Level Reached

How Not to Remove a Hand with Photoshop

The infamous Photoshop Troll is back at it again, and this time, he shows us how not to remove a hand in Photoshop. Like always, there's a catch when you ask for his help, but honestly, you do have to give some and then take it away immediately for a successful troll. Continue reading to see why.

 

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