What is the definition of a Troller?

[Belleza156]

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I always see references to this word on SDN and I would like to know what is the root origin of it? As far as I an gather it's a word that describes when non Medical students come into the forum and comment or ask questions, which btw is really annoying and weird. Unless they are premeds and want to know school specific info, which in that case I understand. But does trolling have any other meanings?

 

[KeyzerSoze]

I always see references to this word on SDN and I would like to know what is the root origin of it? As far as I an gather it's a word that describes when non Medical students come into the forum and comment or ask questions, which btw is really annoying and weird. Unless they are premeds and want to know school specific info, which in that case I understand. But does trolling have any other meanings?

The noun is troll, not troller.

In Internet slang, a troll is someone who posts inflammatory, extraneous, 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 a desired emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion.

 

[DrYoda]

Troll is a general internet term for someone who makes posts/threads on forums with the intent of causing disruption.

 

[Alvarez13]

I always see references to this word on SDN and I would like to know what is the root origin of it? As far as I an gather it's a word that describes when non Medical students come into the forum and comment or ask questions, which btw is really annoying and weird. Unless they are premeds and want to know school specific info, which in that case I understand. But does trolling have any other meanings?

A medical student with a Napoleon Complex that's not very attractive...usually wanting to go into surgery.

 

[Belleza156]

A medical student with a Napoleon Complex that's not very attractive...usually wanting to go into surgery.

LMAO, I know one, he's in my usual study group. Is there one of them in every medical school class? 🙂

 

[Belleza156]

Troll is a general internet term for someone who makes posts/threads on forums with the intent of causing disruption.

Thanks for the definition!

My internet lingo doesnt go beyond lol and ttyl.

 

[Serotonergic]

Trolling is a art.

 

[Pons Asinorum]

Trolling is a art.

As an example...

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=761104

 

[Caesar]

As an example...

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=761104

I came into this thread to post this link....

 

[Geekchick921]

As an example...

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=761104

I have never seen that thread before. Thank you.

 

[Pons Asinorum]

I have never seen that thread before. Thank you.

Can't tell if srs 🙂 That thread is the jewel of the SDN crown. Trolling at its very finest. Something the current crop of apotrolls could stand to study a bit.

 

[Geekchick921]

No, I'm serious. I somehow never saw that thread before. Glorious.

 

[SexySurgeon82]

A medical student with a Napoleon Complex that's not very attractive...usually wanting to go into surgery.

OMG THAT'S SOOOOOO FUNNY!!!

Oh man I know so many of these types. They always come up and try to start fights with you. Unfortunately they are also very slick and clever so you can't win. They are much more skilled at your than arguing. You have to walk away and let them laugh at your with their little troll friends.