Posted on 01/10/2010 3:01:15 PM PST by STARWISE
Thank you for describing the Concern trolls.
I think you’ve made it easier now for me to spot them!
Eeyores will post the negative articles on a regular basis, is that right?
Oh boy!!! I’ll say!
And two more derogatory names with which to label people who’s views may not fit the FR group think. It is so much more easier and fun to apply labels than engage in discussion.
Yes, yes, I know, anyone that isn’t gaga of Palin is either a troll or naysayer or moderate or obama hugger or something like that, right?
Yeah! Good to see you, dear friend!
The Concern trolls are a fixture on FR
The first few words are a giveaway.
Not to mention the OCD Pures, a few of which
were sticking up the Brown threads last night
Been that kind of a day. Am hoping they got it out of their system.
Didn’t see much about another internet forum infestation, that of the POE. An extreme satire of a supporter, designed to repel further support. FR has quite a few on the elibibility threads, as well as the Sarah threads, usually the same screen names.
Understanding what a Poe is and does will make some of the more bizarre characters you encounter make a little more sense. They actually are trying to drive people away, with an over the top satire of support.
Greatpost!
There are political operatives and bloggers for hire .. for sure libs paid by George Soros, and I've not heard pubbie paid bloggers, but who knows? To wit,
Concern trolls are often, but not always, paid operatives who quite possibly work in little boutique PR and Public Strategies consulting firms in major cities. Chicago has DOZENS of these. We know — we’ve worked in these offices. Where do you think we learned everything we tell you?
I wish I had saved the confession of the lib blogger on the Texas Darlin blog who described how they conducted their mission to disrupt. It could've been one of the HillBuzz folks in their previous incarnation. If anyone saved it, please post it here ... thanks ... ;)
LOL, eligibility.
Thanks for posting that. I think we’ve all ran into a few of those Concern Trolls and Eeyores.
I read the article and understood the article.
I also read the replies and that is what prompted my response.
No doubt the trolls and paid operatives exist.
But after over 10 years on this board you and I both know that the typical response to someone who disagrees is to toss a label on them instead of actual discussion or debate.
That happens, but I’ve certainly noticed
more newbies with an agenda ..
Yea, I’ve seen some of both behaviors here. There have been a few that left little doubt that they were trolls, but I’ve seen some that at least appear unintentional. Sorta like they got overwhelmed. Mostly the “Eeyore” types...
I read this article on Hillbuzz first thing this morning and thought it was great. Keeping the article in mind I have been on the internet off and on all day and have spotted the eeyore’s and Concerned everywhere!! I will enjoy picking out the “Concerns” from now on. Thanks for the post Starwise.
Yeah, always be suspicious of the noob who wants to organize or incite action.
Of course once upon a time the etiquette was to lurk and observe a while on any forum before jumping in. Those days have been long gone.
Oh yes! The Eeyores are just doom and gloomers...."There's no hope. All is lost. We'll just concentrate on next time!"....
Don't forget the, "Palin was great but she's a quitter!" poster. I guess that falls under Concern troll.
““You know, I really like Scott Brown, but it’s Massachusetts, and even though he’s had a surge, it’s Massachusetts, so we should stop phone-banking or working hard and just give up. It’s Massachusetts”.
Reply: “ Just give up? Hows that Corzine guy in NJ workin out for ya??
They always say lurked here for years before signing up or used to post under a different name that they cannot reveal or remember.
So, we have the Concern troll, the Eeyores, and the Purists. Wonder who gets paid by whom?
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