Internet troll

[EdwinA]

So, are you saying, the purpose of these forums is to trial balloon various political approaches, to get a general idea of the common voting Americans response to the approach?


If this is true, what is the function of the Internet Troll in the process?


( I assure the forum, there is a valid function of the Troll, but what exactly is it? )


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You asked about these forums. Trolls are mostly worthless. The forums themselves are useful for some.

 

[Kurmugeon]

You asked about these forums. Trolls are mostly worthless. The forums themselves are useful for some.

This political forum.... all political forums...


Are a type of social construct. They did not always exist, but are fairly wide spread, and used by some but not all.


I've used quite a number of them, and over the decades, I've noted certain common traits and functions. If I didn't think they served a purpose to society, I would not bother. But to our form of government, and Democratic Republic based on a 2, 4 or 6 year cycle, depending on the office, they serve a vital role in educating the voters and trialing political approaches to the "Silver Backed Apes" to discuss and review them, before the next election.


Back in my youth, as a "Black Fur Backed Ape", I don't think I would have bothered. The instinct to provide leadership, grows, to replace the need to find a mate and make a family. I live in an empty nest. My grand kids are approaching marriage age, God help them.


I think Political Forums are an important and good thing for our modern society, but very similar to the local pub or tavern, where the retired would gather to jaw-on about societal guidance in other centuries.


But what is the function of the "Troll"?


I have my own observation, but I am interested in yours.

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[Into the Night]

A troll is a person who posts offensive or provocative messages online or performs similar behaviors in real life. Trolls can range from benign to sadistic in their methods and motivations.
Troll can also mean: To sing the parts of (as a round) To sing or recite loudly or merrily To harass, criticize, or antagonize (others or another) A lure or a line with its lure and hook used in trolling

You just described yourself, Sybil.