Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunter's Campfire What is up with the big influx of trolls???

Did somebody post a link to us at the Democratic Underground?

PLEASE stop feeding them!

Man Alive! i'm with you. where did they all come from, and where are they headed??

Trolls, on the internet? what a concept...

didn't most trolls come from Iceland, Norway, etc. etc.??? any from Greenland??

Birth Control for Trolls, would it be Chinese made, or ????

I'll tell you something I think I've noticed, but I may be wrong.

All of a sudden I'm seeing a lot of posters whom I've never noticed before. When I take a closer look, they only have a few hundred posts, but it says they have been here for four, five, six years. On only that I'm sure that is possible, but I'm seeing a whole bunch like that all of a sudden.

I'm probably one of those you're talking about.

My story is this. I've lurked for years and then less than two years ago posted for the first time anywhere. Mostly Elk, archery, backpack stuff, nothing major. On some local sites I've done a little more trying to help with new hunters, ect.

Events in the last 7 months have changed my life and outlook. When I broke my leg helping on an elk hunt in sept I had two months of sitting around and used the internet to help me get through it. When Lee24 came into the BP section and started his stuff I really didn't know who he was and when he started in about the Grand Canyon I unleashed all my frustration on the fool.

I do need to go back to just lurking.

Kent

The focus of their lives, Obama, has proven that their ideology is a failure. Self preservation demands that they shift focus to preserve what limited mental stability remains intact.

Guys:

Many of you consider that guys like me who do not agree with you 100% of the time are Trolls. Have you given any thought to the obvious that there are lots of guys who have had enough of the extra loud members who choose to insult and attack anyone who has any other opinions then they do. Many of us are just tired of the Us vs Them approach and attack, attack mind set that some on the Forum believe in. The loudest keyboard does not always win. Just look at the visceral reaction to the Palin threads today. Lots of us do not think she is the answer, period. No Trolls and no Sheep! Just guys like you who are not afraid to express an different opinion.

Walt

Maybe, with all that Hope & Change out there, they all have a lot of extra time on their hands by virtue of being unemployed...

Usually the local grocery has a nice block wall in the back of the store to beat your head against..I know I found a good spot.

Although I don't agree with much (anything) you've ever said, it's okay with me if you don't like Sarah. But for someone to come in here with that weak-azz schitt about notes on her hand and them the same people chime in with the same tired schitt they always say about herjust to say something....Well, it's just silly and doesn't lend itself to serious discussion.
This isn't all directed at you unless the shoe fits. I don't really remember all you said.

trollin,
trollin
trollin, get them doggies rollin
writin s*it that'll chap your hide,
Write em up
type em out
post em up
shut em up
kick em out to the other side

I think at least part of the reason we'er seeing so many trolls lately is just becuse its winter and folks are spending more time on the internet. This site has over 25000 members, its going to attract a few trolls.

Lurked unregistered for a few years. Joined to use the classifieds, sold a few rifles, bought some stuff. Stumbled drunk into the 'hunter's campfire" in late December 09 and entered a post on Wolf's, enough said. As long as you don't insult immediate family and defend your view point coherently then it can be a learning experience. Give some, get some. Lots of smart folks who you may not agree with, ignore the rest.

All politicians are fair game, I look at the "hunters campfire" sometimes as an interactive MAD magazine.

I guess I'm considered a troll if one goes by my post count and the fact that I post so seldom but really I'm not, trust me.

we have enough 'home grown' trolls as it is. Couple that with the folks signing up as their alter ego and stirring the pot.............

Does the amount of posts dictate if you can post here?
If you may have a differing opinion you are a �Troll�
Is there intolerance here for varied opinions?
If only one side is heard is that free speech or propaganda?
Who here controls freedom of speech?
Who here has designated themselves the �Troll� Police?
Seriously�.
If someone has staked out a reasonable and civil position isn�t a thought provoking debate and discussion why we come here in the first place.
Just wondering���.

Can't argue there...

Good post.. Stick around..

Sheet! You think this place is intolerant? Try posting an opposing view at DU and see how long you last!

It's more like why do people here feed them?

The fools that feed them are just as bad.

I think you can answer most of those questions yourself.

Rhetorical questions are often nothing more than statements. Do you have a point?