As the news of 4chan hitting 1 billion posts has come out, it only seems appropriate that the Surprisingly Free podcast has a fascinating discussion with Stefan Krappitz, the author of the book Troll Culture: A Comprehensive Guide, in which Krappitz tries to suggest that the common view of trolling as being a negative thing is mostly inaccurate. Instead, he suggests, trolling is more a form of practical joking -- "disrupting people for personal amusement." He even suggests that Socrates may have been an original troll, baiting people with silly questions and then mocking them. The overall discussion is quite interesting, even if it seems to underestimate the collateral damage that trolling can cause at times. Still, it does raise some good points, that certainly counter the more common view of completely condemning trolling. Quote: He even suggests that Socrates may have been an original troll, baiting people with silly questions and then mocking them. Boy does that fit what is going on here. https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?1,44458,44458#msg-44458 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:02 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?1,44458,44484#msg-44484 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?1,44458,44484#msg-44484 -------------------------------------------------------
> And when you go away, Hack, the count of visitors
> who post will increase in time.
> It appears that the folks who come here have no
> intent to respond to any of your rants.
> Just go take the meds and a long nap.
> Things will be better, perhaps, if the meds are
> the correct prescription.

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And when you go away, Hack, the count of visitors
> who post will increase in time.

Funny when I did leave no one came that I could see.]]> detailer Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:41:08 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?1,44458,44483#msg-44483 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?1,44458,44483#msg-44483 It appears that the folks who come here have no intent to respond to any of your rants.
Just go take the meds and a long nap.
Things will be better, perhaps, if the meds are the correct prescription.]]> Ketch22 Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:38:16 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?1,44458,44471#msg-44471 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?1,44458,44471#msg-44471 detailer Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts Wed, 12 Sep 2012 23:12:29 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?1,44458,44467#msg-44467 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?1,44458,44467#msg-44467 buda Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts Wed, 12 Sep 2012 23:06:48 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?1,44458,44464#msg-44464 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?1,44458,44464#msg-44464 -------------------------------------------------------
> Stop posting, get the not so subtle hint. Leave

Bud

I will say this one more time. You do not own this forum.]]> detailer Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:59:02 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?1,44458,44461#msg-44461 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?1,44458,44461#msg-44461 buda Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:53:17 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?1,44458,44458#msg-44458 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?1,44458,44458#msg-44458
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He even suggests that Socrates may have been an original troll, baiting people with silly questions and then mocking them.

Boy does that fit what is going on here.]]> detailer Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:15:29 +0000