This study confirms some of my thoughts on the subject of online trolling. Where some see conspiracy, I sometimes see just a person with deeply rooted psychological issues. Not saying that there aren't larger conspiracies, but this article accurately describes a few trolls that I have encountered in the forum world.
They define online trolling as 'the practice of behaving in a deceptive, destructive, or disruptive manner in a social setting on the Internet with no apparent instrumental purpose.'
They said the trolls displayed what is known as the 'Dark Tetrad' of personality in two tests developed.
'Both studies revealed similar patterns of relations between trolling and the Dark Tetrad of personality: trolling correlated positively with sadism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism, using both enjoyment ratings and identity scores.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2559860/Online-trolls-really-ARE-horrible-people-researchers-Narcissistic-Machiavellian-psychopathic-sadistic.html
DARK TETRAD...that's a good forum name!
So, for those who have uncounted these creatures, it may be of small comfort that they are afflicted in their personal life as well.
Or...
(http://newtraderu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/funny-Fry-meme-trolling-Internet.jpg)
I think someone should start a forum for trolls only. ;D
Cosmo
(http://kafilabackup.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/please_do_not_feed_the_troll.jpg)
At War we have a Troll Gate LOL That is what we call check in where you pay your admission
Comes from Troll Bridge where you had to pay a Troll something to be allowed to cross.
Modern version is Toll Gate :P
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2236/5756379243_8f14472a0a_z.jpg)
(http://thestrangersbookshelf.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/trollbridge.jpg)
Ha! The first one is scarier! ;D
Yeah and more likely the one I will meet
Bwhahaha
..but once across that bridge the Dancing Girls await :D
(http://www.benchmarkholidays.com/holidayimage/3/16.jpg)
, , , , dang, , , and I thought they were called Information Acquisition and Control Agents. Government, or "other". ;D
but once across that bridge the Dancing Girls await yeah but times have changed......folks have aged
(http://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/13/55/53/83/65315310.jpg)
and equality has reared it's ugly head
(http://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/13/55/53/83/images13.jpg)
bwhahahahahahahahah ...................... bwhahahahahahahahah ................................... bwhahahahahahahahah
Sky, that's just disturbing. Funny, but disturbing.
Shasta
Sky that was straightup genius.gold for horror
it's just my wierd sense of humor ....at least ya laughed... ;)
Quote from: sky otter on February 16, 2014, 04:35:09 AM
it's just my wierd sense of humor ....at least ya laughed... ;)
OH the IRONY :D
Those posts make ya a ....
...wait for it...
A TROLL :P
OK, if we get to choose our trolls...I'm going with this:
(http://blog.weflyspitfires.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/3860373817_5d618501ed_b.jpg)
Yep, she can troll me aaaallllll day!
Cosmo
me..ME........a troll... ? ? ?
really..!!!!!
hummmmmmmmmm 8)
guess ya better be on your toes then...
gotta go find my troll handbook
bwhahahahahahahahah
Sky
O no that is burnt in my brain
The pain O it hurts
Uuuuugggggggggggggggg
Back
(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj34/RQuinton/GenCon%2011/FemaleTroll.jpg)
Quote from: COSMO on February 16, 2014, 11:54:14 AM
Yep, she can troll me aaaallllll day!
This one will be at the War :D
(http://mimg.ugo.com/201102/9/5/0/175059/cuts/chainmail-bikini-lore_480_poster.jpg)
hmmmm, , maybe it is time I go to war again, , , ;D
Thing is... these gals will dress like that at night when it gets cold (sometime 35-40 F) :D good thing we have fires going :P
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AcuZ3gFZqbY/TweYXqcLBOI/AAAAAAAAAF8/UQKMxaQvdis/s1600/chainmail_poster.jpg)
LMAO
We should go to war more often ;D
When's the next one?
You will need a blacksmith, right?
And Smiths are great lock-pickers, like with chastity belts & sutch ;)
And that, freinds, is why there are so many 'Smiths' in the phone book.
LOL true story :P
Quote from: PlaysWithMachines on February 16, 2014, 07:24:30 PM
LMAO
And Smiths are great lock-pickers, like with chastity belts & sutch ;)
I learned to pick those with my teeth, , , , ::)
Did I type that out loud ?
hahahahahahaha
was reply 14 supposed to be me ?
better watch your ass then looks like i can do damage
bwhahahahahahahah
Sky
LOL
I would have to learn how to post pic before I could make an offence against your attempts at
messin with my mind.
LOL
Bless
Back
back
somwhere there are supposed to be instructions on how to post a pic...
i looked and can't find them..but i'm sure someone can point to where they are
i really wasn't tryin to mess with ya...
i was tossing paperwads at Z...he has some wild fantasies that i was trying to adjust
isn't workin
he's a legend in his own mind
hahahahahahahah
but he doesn't get mad either..which is really cool 8)
laughter is good
I had numerous trolls sabotaging my work but since I censor comments and ban users I do not have any problems. I silence them before they can their destructive work. Democratic? No! Does is have a positive effect? yes! I can advise everyone to do the same. It is great fun too to get rid of them for good. (On YouTube)
I agree Sander :D
But then you get peeps like the Hutchisons who delete, crop & prune the answers to leave a bunch off sheep-like 'oohs & aahs', and you can forget about any kind of debate.
I always leave all comments stand, if some jerk says 'get a life' i say 'get an education' LMAO. The Toob does one thing, it gives you a thick skin :D
Your picture work is GREAT, i guess you and Deuem have a lot to discuss ;)
Welcome to the nut-house :P
Quote from: Back on February 16, 2014, 08:43:22 PM
I would have to learn how to post pic before I could make an offence against your attempts at
Its easy, just look at your icons, second row down.
Chose the icon to the right of You Tube. Click on it.
You will then have img tags wrapped with php brackets.
Next, find your picture url, ending in jpg, or gif,
insert your url into the middle of the brackets.
img] - Insert your image url here - [/ img
When it is posted, you image will then show.
:)
Quote from: PlaysWithMachines on February 16, 2014, 07:24:30 PM
LMAO
We should go to war more often ;D
When's the next one?
Well the next one (week long) out here is October in Bakersfield
This one is our Kingdom (Caid [ki - eed])
http://www.caid-gww.org/
Used to be one war but one year the feud got real :P They split into two wars on the same day soon found the "we the peeps" didn't go for that split also they made two wars which worked out great for everyone
The really big one that has a permanent site is two weeks long in Pennsylvania. Would LOVE to go there one year :D
http://www.pennsicwar.org/penn43/
QuoteYou will need a blacksmith, right?
Yes I do :D
QuoteAnd Smiths are great lock-pickers, like with chastity belts & sutch ;)
My second in command Sir Camillo was a blacksmith He made chastity belts and metal Zena type outfits :D
Here is on in our booth back in 2000
(http://landoflegendslv.com/07foreign/03orgs/01SCA/images/Events/Estrella2000/001.jpg)
This was one suit of armor he made
(http://landoflegendslv.com/07foreign/03orgs/01SCA/images/Events/Estrella2000/002.jpg)
QuoteAnd that, freinds, is why there are so many 'Smiths' in the phone book.
LOL true story :P
That is true :P And 'Schmidt' is the German form of 'Smith' :D
By the way...
YOU are in the Kingdom of Drachenwald (Dragon Woods)
Your current King and Queen are
Gerhardt von Wustenburg (King)
Judith de Northumbria (Queen)
YOU are in the Shire of Polder Slot. The Shire Polder Slot is the Dutch and Belgian branch of the SCA
http://www.polderslot.info/
Your Shire will be hosting the Crown Tournament this year... (That is where the next King is selected by combat)
Spring Crown Tourney 4-6 April 2014
Crown Tourney will be held at Kampeerboerderij 'Ons Thuis' Oostappensedijk 32, Ommel, NL.
Sold out for participation but you can visit :D
http://springcrown2014.nl/
THIS is Drachenwald in Estrella War 2002. Seems the German government PAYS for them to come over AND sends a setup crew ahead of them Must be NICE LOL I have to set up my own camp :P Drachenwald is Viking themed ::)
(http://landoflegendslv.com/07foreign/03orgs/01SCA/images/Events/Estrella2002/battle/battle041.jpg)
Here is the Drachenwald banner leading out our local group "Raven's Talon"
(http://landoflegendslv.com/07foreign/03orgs/01SCA/images/Events/Estrella2002/battle/battle006.jpg)
This was our camp that year... It was our best year ever
(http://landoflegendslv.com/07foreign/03orgs/01SCA/images/Events/Estrella2002/camps/camps012.jpg)
my f-i-l was a blacksmith..we have a nice little blacksmith shed where all of his hand made tools are ... i still miss him
(http://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/13/55/53/83/02311.jpg)
Hey Sky
i really wasn't tryin to mess with ya...
I know. It was just my twisted mind's attempt at humor ;)
Bless
Back
i got it..back..
boy that name throws me..lol
;D
my humor does the same for me
wavin at cha
Ok Z,
But do you have any of these???
(http://i.imgur.com/sDiEWZQ.jpg?1)
Cosmo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWS8Mg-JWSg
We must not forget this bridge keeper...