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March 25th, 2008

Are trolls the rednecks of the social media world?

Posted by Tom Foremski @ 2:20 am

Categories: Culture

Tags: Social Media, Troll, Tom Foremski

The topic of trolls, people who take time to leave inane, usually abusive comments, that kill conversation on blogs, and forums, and other types of social media is interesting.

Check back later this week for more on trolls and my theory about troll culture...

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There is a difference..
I think the word you were looking for is ZEALOT.

A subtle, but important difference.

A Zealot, is someone who feels strongly about a particular issue or supports a certain ... (Read the rest)
Posted by: Tigertank Posted on: 04/22/08 You are currently: a Guest | | Terms of Use
Calling a troll a 'redneck' would be entirely too gracious  dcwriterdawn | 03/25/08
They're the jerks who drive by at 3am with a loud car stereo  archerjoe | 03/25/08
RE: Are trolls the rednecks of the social media world?  preachjohn | 03/25/08
RE: Are trolls the rednecks .... Oh Yes but  deaf_e_kate | 03/25/08
Define Troll  smoupre | 03/25/08
Define Troll ok a window user go's to an apple post to do  SO.CAL Guy | 03/25/08
Hmmm.  People | 03/25/08
Hey!  People | 03/25/08
There is a difference..  Tigertank | 04/22/08
Great comments...  foremskiZDNet Moderator | 03/25/08

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