Topic: Trolling
mountainwatergirl's photo
Mon 02/18/13 12:15 PM


Since you have accused me of trolling, I feel a need to reply. The views I post ARE my views on whatever subject is being discussed. I know many of my views are controversial, but that doesn't mean I'm trolling. It means I have different views than most. It's my feeling that having different views from the majority here is often an asset. How dull would it be if everyone agreed about everything all the time?

The most powerful tool to use against a troll is to simply ignore them. This takes away all their power to frustrate and, if that's what they're really up to, they'll get bored and leave.

I've been posting my thoughts on this forum for a very long time. I don't think they've changed much over the years. Obviously, the moderators don't think I'm trolling because I've not been banned or even contacted and asked to turn it down. I never insult anyone, although sometimes the most insecure ones think I am. So, I try to point out that I'm not talking about them when I say something. It doesn't help much though. Some people seem to be looking for a reason to be insulted.


You do post things in such a way so people will argue and fight about it, though.


Atta girl! Thank you for your post.
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mountainwatergirl's photo
Mon 02/18/13 12:16 PM
Edited by mountainwatergirl on Mon 02/18/13 12:17 PM



Maybe you think my views are "outrageous" because you don't understand them. Maybe you attach some meaning to some of my posts that I never meant to imply.

Allow me to go over a few.

I do not think women deserve respect simply because they are women. Respect is earned by deeds and achievements, not because of one's gender. This applies to everyone. However, everyone deserves politeness. Everyone should hold the door for the person behind them.

I think marriage is outdated. There was a time when it served a purpose, but that time is over. There's no need for two people to share their assets to such an extent anymore. You can love, commit, be faithful and even have and raise children today without the entanglements of marriage. Furthermore, marriage is no guarantee of fidelity.

I think sex is fun. I see no reason to be involved in a committed relationship to enjoy it. It's not special. People do it everyday, all over the world. It's just fun.

I think younger women are generally more attractive than are older ones. This isn't always the case, but usually holds true. I also think younger women are more open minded and less set in their ways.

What is so offensive about any of this? What is so outrageous? What is so different about it that it upsets you to such a degree?



Here is just one point I will bother to show you why your theories don't work...and tells me you do this for a negative reaction.

Your first sentence... about respect for women...
So you are saying that a woman has to do something to get your respect? Did your own mother not deserve respect the moment you were born??? She did nothing but have sex with some guy and get pregnant to have you.
She did nothing but carry you in her belly for 9 months.
Don't you think she deserved respect the moment you were born for just being a woman?


Uh, a boy is suppose to respect his mother because she is his mother, not because she is a woman.


Think about that for the day... I'll get back to ya on this.
People deserve respect because they are HUMAN. period.

no photo
Mon 02/18/13 12:18 PM



Since you have accused me of trolling, I feel a need to reply. The views I post ARE my views on whatever subject is being discussed. I know many of my views are controversial, but that doesn't mean I'm trolling. It means I have different views than most. It's my feeling that having different views from the majority here is often an asset. How dull would it be if everyone agreed about everything all the time?

The most powerful tool to use against a troll is to simply ignore them. This takes away all their power to frustrate and, if that's what they're really up to, they'll get bored and leave.

I've been posting my thoughts on this forum for a very long time. I don't think they've changed much over the years. Obviously, the moderators don't think I'm trolling because I've not been banned or even contacted and asked to turn it down. I never insult anyone, although sometimes the most insecure ones think I am. So, I try to point out that I'm not talking about them when I say something. It doesn't help much though. Some people seem to be looking for a reason to be insulted.


You do post things in such a way so people will argue and fight about it, though.


Atta girl! Thank you for your post.
flowerforyou flowerforyou flowerforyou


I'm not saying I think he's a troll, but he does try to wind people up.

mountainwatergirl's photo
Mon 02/18/13 12:19 PM




Since you have accused me of trolling, I feel a need to reply. The views I post ARE my views on whatever subject is being discussed. I know many of my views are controversial, but that doesn't mean I'm trolling. It means I have different views than most. It's my feeling that having different views from the majority here is often an asset. How dull would it be if everyone agreed about everything all the time?

The most powerful tool to use against a troll is to simply ignore them. This takes away all their power to frustrate and, if that's what they're really up to, they'll get bored and leave.

I've been posting my thoughts on this forum for a very long time. I don't think they've changed much over the years. Obviously, the moderators don't think I'm trolling because I've not been banned or even contacted and asked to turn it down. I never insult anyone, although sometimes the most insecure ones think I am. So, I try to point out that I'm not talking about them when I say something. It doesn't help much though. Some people seem to be looking for a reason to be insulted.


You do post things in such a way so people will argue and fight about it, though.


Atta girl! Thank you for your post.
flowerforyou flowerforyou flowerforyou


I'm not saying I think he's a troll, but he does try to wind people up.


good enough :wink:

Dodo_David's photo
Mon 02/18/13 12:20 PM
So, what does one do when one can't tolerate another party's expression of an opposing viewpoint?

One option is to accuse the other party of being a troll.

Kahurangi's photo
Mon 02/18/13 12:21 PM
I have been on sites where trolls were rife, some are very clever in their trolling practices whilst others are just too obvious. Texy here doesn't fit the profile of either. His posts are directed at women, which makes him nothing more than a...wellll...it doesn't matter what it makes him really because it's beside the point....although he does try very hard to tone it down.

Trolls these days don't like to be called trolls as such. They prefer the term "transactional experts". A successful troll will take the attention away from themselves by knowingly posting key words or topics, that will set the 'cat' among the pidgeons....with emphasis on the cat ;-)

TexasScoundrel's photo
Mon 02/18/13 12:21 PM


Maybe you think my views are "outrageous" because you don't understand them. Maybe you attach some meaning to some of my posts that I never meant to imply.

Allow me to go over a few.

I do not think women deserve respect simply because they are women. Respect is earned by deeds and achievements, not because of one's gender. This applies to everyone. However, everyone deserves politeness. Everyone should hold the door for the person behind them.

I think marriage is outdated. There was a time when it served a purpose, but that time is over. There's no need for two people to share their assets to such an extent anymore. You can love, commit, be faithful and even have and raise children today without the entanglements of marriage. Furthermore, marriage is no guarantee of fidelity.

I think sex is fun. I see no reason to be involved in a committed relationship to enjoy it. It's not special. People do it everyday, all over the world. It's just fun.

I think younger women are generally more attractive than are older ones. This isn't always the case, but usually holds true. I also think younger women are more open minded and less set in their ways.

What is so offensive about any of this? What is so outrageous? What is so different about it that it upsets you to such a degree?



Here is just one point I will bother to show you why your theories don't work...and tells me you do this for a negative reaction.

Your first sentence... about respect for women...
So you are saying that a woman has to do something to get your respect? Did your own mother not deserve respect the moment you were born??? She did nothing but have sex with some guy and get pregnant to have you.
She did nothing but carry you in her belly for 9 months.
Don't you think she deserved respect the moment you were born for just being a woman?


My mother earned my respect by being a good mother to me. Not by giving birth. BTW I was adopted and know nothing of the woman that actually gave birth to me, so I have no opinion of her at all.

But, should I respect a homeless, junkie prostitute? I don't think so. She isn't worth of respect.

There are many women I respect and there are others I do not.

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Mon 02/18/13 12:26 PM
This site used to have some pretty nasty trolls. Luckily, they're all gone.

Dodo_David's photo
Mon 02/18/13 12:27 PM
Like beauty, a troll is in the eye of the beholder.

A person who complains about trolls could be perceived as being a troll.

mountainwatergirl's photo
Mon 02/18/13 12:29 PM

So, what does one do when one can't tolerate another party's expression of an opposing viewpoint?

One option is to accuse the other party of being a troll.


You haven't realized the meaning of the word yet.
Did you review the OP?
If you do not want to review it, maybe you can stop re-reading your own posts, and start looking at the others here that have agreed to some degree with me. You are very close to being a troll yourself.
But, you just pissing me off, is my own fault for letting you get me that way. I like to practice control techniques anyway, so it's of little consequence. But you haven't posted an outrageous troll something for us all to ponder yet??? Maybe you'd like to work on that.

mountainwatergirl's photo
Mon 02/18/13 12:30 PM

I have been on sites where trolls were rife, some are very clever in their trolling practices whilst others are just too obvious. Texy here doesn't fit the profile of either. His posts are directed at women, which makes him nothing more than a...wellll...it doesn't matter what it makes him really because it's beside the point....although he does try very hard to tone it down.

Trolls these days don't like to be called trolls as such. They prefer the term "transactional experts". A successful troll will take the attention away from themselves by knowingly posting key words or topics, that will set the 'cat' among the pidgeons....with emphasis on the cat ;-)


.....I agree... and in this case, the key word is always "women".

TexasScoundrel's photo
Mon 02/18/13 12:31 PM
Think about that for the day... I'll get back to ya on this.
People deserve respect because they are HUMAN. period.


To give respect is to hold a person in high esteem. I respect him because of what he's done. I respect her because of her creative abilities. Etc. Until you actually know a person or at least know of their reputation you can't respect them or disrespect them. You simply don't know them.

Not all people deserve respect.

no photo
Mon 02/18/13 12:31 PM

Like beauty, a troll is in the eye of the beholder.

A person who complains about trolls could be perceived as being a troll.


How so? I don't think that someone pointing out trolling behavior means they are the troll.

mountainwatergirl's photo
Mon 02/18/13 12:32 PM



Maybe you think my views are "outrageous" because you don't understand them. Maybe you attach some meaning to some of my posts that I never meant to imply.

Allow me to go over a few.

I do not think women deserve respect simply because they are women. Respect is earned by deeds and achievements, not because of one's gender. This applies to everyone. However, everyone deserves politeness. Everyone should hold the door for the person behind them.

I think marriage is outdated. There was a time when it served a purpose, but that time is over. There's no need for two people to share their assets to such an extent anymore. You can love, commit, be faithful and even have and raise children today without the entanglements of marriage. Furthermore, marriage is no guarantee of fidelity.

I think sex is fun. I see no reason to be involved in a committed relationship to enjoy it. It's not special. People do it everyday, all over the world. It's just fun.

I think younger women are generally more attractive than are older ones. This isn't always the case, but usually holds true. I also think younger women are more open minded and less set in their ways.

What is so offensive about any of this? What is so outrageous? What is so different about it that it upsets you to such a degree?



Here is just one point I will bother to show you why your theories don't work...and tells me you do this for a negative reaction.

Your first sentence... about respect for women...
So you are saying that a woman has to do something to get your respect? Did your own mother not deserve respect the moment you were born??? She did nothing but have sex with some guy and get pregnant to have you.
She did nothing but carry you in her belly for 9 months.
Don't you think she deserved respect the moment you were born for just being a woman?


My mother earned my respect by being a good mother to me. Not by giving birth. BTW I was adopted and know nothing of the woman that actually gave birth to me, so I have no opinion of her at all.

But, should I respect a homeless, junkie prostitute? I don't think so. She isn't worth of respect.

There are many women I respect and there are others I do not.



aaaah... insite.... I think I found where your anger issues come from. With that said, I will no longer be posting about you.
You have done nothing to earn my respect....but you are going to get it because of what you've shared above. This is an example, of a human being. Take note.

mountainwatergirl's photo
Mon 02/18/13 12:33 PM

Like beauty, a troll is in the eye of the beholder.

A person who complains about trolls could be perceived as being a troll.


sorry dude... trolling doesn't equal complaining... get it right sometime today man??

Dodo_David's photo
Mon 02/18/13 12:34 PM


So, what does one do when one can't tolerate another party's expression of an opposing viewpoint?

One option is to accuse the other party of being a troll.


You haven't realized the meaning of the word yet.
Did you review the OP?
If you do not want to review it, maybe you can stop re-reading your own posts, and start looking at the others here that have agreed to some degree with me. You are very close to being a troll yourself.
But, you just pissing me off, is my own fault for letting you get me that way. I like to practice control techniques anyway, so it's of little consequence. But you haven't posted an outrageous troll something for us all to ponder yet??? Maybe you'd like to work on that.


rofl


willing2's photo
Mon 02/18/13 12:34 PM
Where are the mods up in here!
I see personal attacking and making people the topic of discussion.

Me, I say fk off to the PC wanna'-be-enforcers.

As long as I stay within the rules of the site, I'm good.

I say something that pisses somone off, they free to git unpissed and really free to kiss mah a$$.
Sometime, a ho just beg fo da' bich-slappin', no? smokin

mountainwatergirl's photo
Mon 02/18/13 12:35 PM
Edited by mountainwatergirl on Mon 02/18/13 12:37 PM

Think about that for the day... I'll get back to ya on this.
People deserve respect because they are HUMAN. period.


To give respect is to hold a person in high esteem. I respect him because of what he's done. I respect her because of her creative abilities. Etc. Until you actually know a person or at least know of their reputation you can't respect them or disrespect them. You simply don't know them.

Not all people deserve respect.


...............................................................waving

no photo
Mon 02/18/13 12:36 PM

Where are the mods up in here!
I see personal attacking and making people the topic of discussion.

Me, I say fk off to the PC wanna'-be-enforcers.

As long as I stay within the rules of the site, I'm good.

I say something that pisses somone off, they free to git unpissed and really free to kiss mah a$$.
Sometime, a ho just beg fo da' bich-slappin', no? smokin


You just contradicted yourself. First, you call for the mods, then in the next breath, you say "fk off to the PC wanna'-be-enforcers."

Dodo_David's photo
Mon 02/18/13 12:37 PM

Where are the mods up in here!
I see personal attacking and making people the topic of discussion.

Me, I say fk off to the PC wanna'-be-enforcers.

As long as I stay within the rules of the site, I'm good.

I say something that pisses somone off, they free to git unpissed and really free to kiss mah a$$.
Sometime, a ho just beg fo da' bich-slappin', no? smokin


I disagree with that last line, but the rest . . .

rofl