Trolling

Trolling is the art of cleverly upsetting people, confusing people, pranking people, messing with people, or deceiving people online. Trolling also includes making random or controversial statements in a forum to throw off the discussion of the subject and start an argument or flame war. Trolling is done in online games, message boards, forums, chatrooms, comments, and just about anything else that can be online. One of the essential parts of trolling someone is tricking them into doing something online. It is done in online games, message boards, forums, chatrooms, comments, and just about anything else that can be online.

Trolling is not harassment, spamming, or simply rude remarks. For example, if someone said online: "I freaking hate u, go die in a hole" to someone online, that would not be trolling. Trolling is an art that takes skill, not just spewing around hate words.

Examples of Trolling
Examples of trolling. Kerryluvscatz: hey guys! Does anyone know where i can find the video of a cat riding a bike? JuicyAnalMals69: Sure, it's right here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkTb9GP9lVI Kerryluvscatz: thx! Kerry: wait, that isn't a youtube video!!!! JuicyAnalMals69: haha! you've been trolled!

In the above example, "JuicyAnalMals69" was the troll. He trolled "Kerryluvscatz", by tricking her into thinking that the link he posted was the video Kerry was looking for, when it really wasn't. Carl: Does anyone know how to fix this? my internet browser window is zoomed in to 200% !!! Mister_Troll: Just press "ALT+F4" or if you're on a Mac, press "Command⌘+W" Carl: Thanks! I will try it! *Carl has gone offline*

In the above example, "Mister_Troll" was obviously the troll. He trolled "Carl", by tricking him into thinking that pressing Ctrl+W, or Command⌘+W was the way to fix his problem, when really it makes you close the window!

What Makes a Troll a Troll
As a troll, the following applies to you: See Trolling Tips and Tricks for more info.
 * 1) A troll enjoys causing others to rage
 * 2) A troll feeds off people's anger
 * 3) A troll tricks people into doing something they didn't intend to
 * 4) A troll pranks and decives people on the internet
 * 5) A troll loves to screw around with people, especially in games

Successful Troll
You know your trolling is successful when:
 * You have tricked someone into doing something online
 * Your post on a forum (or something similar) has taken the discussion off-topic
 * You have caused someone to rage
 * You have utterly confused someone
 * Your trolling has caused an argument
 * Your tolling has started a flame war

Unsuccessful Troll
Your troll is unsuccessful if:
 * You have been identified as a troll
 * Your trolling efforts have no effect
 * You trolling efforts have gone unnoticed
 * You are counter-trolled

Counter trolling
Counter-trolling, (also know as reverse trolling) is the act of trolling against someone who is trying to troll you.