Posted by so on May 25, 2005, at 20:48:46
In reply to attribution errors, head pain, etc., posted by TofuEmmy on May 25, 2005, at 16:14:52
> I think this means in labeling a person a troll, one may be overemphasizing qualities about the *person* which one dislikes - rather than basing the judgement purely on the person's actions. Actions are what define a troll...right?
The concept is right, but no, it's not actions that define a troll -- usually its others who proffer the definition, though some people and groups of netizens have defined themselves as trolls.
> Does anyone ask, "Are you a good troll, or a bad troll?" (think Oz).Seldom.
>If you disagree with the person, he/she is a troll?
I could suggest examples of that, if I thouroughly searched Usenet archives
>If you agree with them....they are a person who seeks change in order to improve some situation?
Or maybe even one who seeks understanding without change, though the move from lack of understanding toward understanding would be change.
>
> P.S. When I compare current events to past trollesque situations which have occured here....I see nothing in common.
I don't see any trolls around here, either. I'll keep my eyes peeled, though.
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