Quick question about trolls

[cazzz1975]

before I go out again, AB has always had some sort of troll activity but for the long term users (2004- onwards) when did the first type of agressive abusive trolling start? I joined in 2006 and there was only arguments between known users and not trolls hiding behind alias', yes there were vile arguments but no klown style trolling.

when did this start? or has it always been there..?

[ummmm]

When I first joined I didn't notice any troll behaviour. I think the arguments between the likes of Wardy and Fina/Battersby was enough to keep them entertained.

[Bobbisox]

Must say tho' we're not getting much entertainment value nowadays..lol

[mccfluff]

i always though it started with the russian, but i'm no expert!

[Bbbananas]

The russian doll?

[Bbbananas]

Forget me - I'm just being silly.

[McMouse]

Now that was a thread Salla.

[society]

You are right Cazzzy there were mainly arguments amongst users using their names, not creating 'aliases' to *** off others. This has only started I'd say like the last three years maybe...?


The Russian was just a wind-up, my guess is, it was Whiffey.

[mccfluff]

was that the thread where sqad had a russian doll shoved up his bum?

[ummmm]

I always thought the Russian was Whiffey....when I spoke to him he was adamant it wasn't him.

[Bbbananas]

Oh god yes fluffy - that was hysterical. I couldn't quite believe my eyes when I read that one!! The whole series of them.....! Bless him.

[jackthehat]

I think, in general, folks were content (if that's the right word) to use their 'real names' when going into battle.
However, it seemed that there was one user, who felt aggreived at being banned, and then became 'troll 1' if you like. He/she boasted openly about his acheivement in being able to create multiple user-names and this seemed to then catch-on with those of a similar mind-set.
I still think that there is a very small number of trolls; they are just prolific in 'profiles' and postings.
There is also a similar number of regular posters who delight in creating disposable names to *ahem* entertain and cause confusion. No doubt this has them chortling to themselves, but it is a joke with very limited appeal.........

[McMouse]

So who was troll #1.

[society]

Jackthehat, I think we see things through the 'same eyes', I always seem to agree with you.

[jackthehat]

Troll No. 1 was ....................any guesses ? (Only in MY opinion, of course).
society - You are obviously above average intelligence, have a balanced mind and possess supremely good taste ;o)

[society]

:-)

if I could make that smile ^^^ bigger I would. *big smile*

[craft1948]

jack this is a bit of a love-in..............is society your OH?

[Bbbananas]

Legend, you are all referring to, surely?

[McMouse]

Garlic behind the ears quick. You have uttered the forbidden name Salla.

[ummmm]

No...not Legend. He always used a Legend name....

[craft1948]

I was 'warned' about certain users being dodgy when I joined 18 months ago.............luckily I can't remember who they were and have carried on in blissful ignorance.