A troll can disrupt the discussion on a newsgroup or online forum, disseminate bad advice, and damage the feeling of trust in the online community. Furthermore, in a group that has become sensitized to trolling – where the rate of deception is high – many honestly naïve questions may be quickly rejected as trolling.

Are trolls bad or good?

In later Scandinavian folklore, trolls became beings in their own right, where they live far from human habitation, are not Christianized, and are considered dangerous to human beings.

Is it okay to troll people?

Trolling is not OK… Troll Trolling is not OK either! Internet users have a tendency to be far more outspoken online than they would be IRL which means that they are open to more of a backlash. Its easier to disagree with someone through a monitor than face to face.

Is trolling illegal?

Trolling is not a crime under federal law. But under the laws of many states, harassment, stalking, and/or bullying are illegal. For more information, see Cyberbullying Laws by State.

How do I stop trolling?

While you cant keep all the trolls away, you can mitigate and minimize the damage.Establish a Commenting and Community Policy. Moderate Commenting. Delete and Block. Ignore the Troll. Let Your Community Take Care of It. Use Humor and Lightness. Stick to the Facts and Make Corrections. If All Else Fails . . .More items •Oct 11, 2017

What does being called a troll mean?

2 : a person who intentionally antagonizes others online by posting inflammatory, irrelevant, or offensive comments or other disruptive content Internet trolls In the late 1980s, Internet users adopted the word troll to denote someone who intentionally disrupts online communities.—

Can you be sent to jail for trolling?

Criminal laws. Trolling is not a crime under federal law. But under the laws of many states, harassment, stalking, and/or bullying are illegal. For more information, see Cyberbullying Laws by State.