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To: Michael_Michaelangelo

Internet troll

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On the Internet, a troll is a person who posts messages that create controversy or an angry response without adding content to the discussion, often intentionally. Though technically different from flaming which is an unmistakable direct personal attack, trolls often resort to innuendo or misdirection in the pursuit of their objective, which is to create controversy for its own sake, discredit those with whom they disagree, or sabotage discussion by creating an intimidating atmosphere.


33 posted on 02/11/2003 10:02:32 AM PST by AndrewC (Spot on)
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To: AndrewC; Michael_Michaelangelo
Internet troll

Hmmm, what evolutionist could you guys be talking about?????? I have the name on the tip of my tongue.... does not seem to know much about evolution but a lot about religious bashing ...

36 posted on 02/11/2003 6:59:41 PM PST by gore3000
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