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Originally Posted by khalleron
Jon's definition is the only one I've ever run across, and I've been on the 'Net since 1993. Your definition is the one that has me scratching my head.
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Trolling was invented long before 1993, so it is no wonder such a newcomer does not understand the true meaning of trolling.
Wikipedia's definition is :
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In Internet slang, a troll is someone who posts controversial, inflammatory, irrelevant or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room or blog, with the primary intent of provoking other users into an emotional or disciplinary response
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The full definition and history:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll_%28Internet%29