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.: posted 11/05/2005 ::: by webmdave
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Trolls
Definition
Trolls tend to argue only for the cause of starting a good fight. They use inflammatory statements and try to upset people, just for the entertainment of seeing the effect. Trolls usually are closed-minded to any replies that are made, and they might jump from the original topic to just flaming anyone who disagrees with them.
Most of the time, trolls try to stay anonymous and don't post pictures of themselves or give any information of who they are.
Occasionally members can also get into a trolling action, acting similar to a troll, but their motivation is not to just stir up emotions, but rather they just are just responding with anger or irritation against an opposing poster. This type of exchange doesn't really count as trolling per se, but is just an outburst by an upset member.
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Spammer
Definition
A spammer is someone that does "excessive multiple posting" (EMP), i.e. repeated posting the same message, or a substantially similar message, either in the same topic or cross-posting the message in several topics. This can also be done over several different sites.
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Spoofer
Definition
A spoofer pretends to be someone else, or has multiple accounts that he or she alternates between.
Sometimes members do this for a comical effect and it is not malicious. A true spoofer is primarily someone who intentionally wants to hide their true identity in order to troll or display other disruptive behavior. Spoofing even for only comical effects is discouraged.
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Quote mining is when text from different sources are used excessively and the person is not adding any input or opinion of his own, while at the same time pretending the quote is something he or she made up.
There's nothing wrong with quoting sources, but it's extremely important to make a note that it is in fact a quote, and also include the reference from which the quote was taken, and preferably a link to a web page with the full article.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quote_mining
Sniper, Post-n-run
Definition
A sniper or post-n-run starts one or more topics with questionable or inflamatory material, and then leaves to never return.
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