In the original sense, trolling is a forum post that attracts predictable responses from ignorant participants while being obvious to those who are more knowledgeable. In moderation, it’s a harmless practical joke.
It has come to mean internet harassment meant to make someone miserable, which is never harmless. Some might argue it’s justified if the target is harming others.
In the original sense, trolling is a forum post that attracts predictable responses from ignorant participants while being obvious to those who are more knowledgeable. In moderation, it’s a harmless practical joke.
It has come to mean internet harassment meant to make someone miserable, which is never harmless. Some might argue it’s justified if the target is harming others.