That the accusations of trolling are reminiscent of the mccarthy era?

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Is it normal to think that the accusations of trolling or of someone being a troll are getting out of hand on IIN? Every time someone takes exception to something being post, the inevitable "you're a troll, you're trolling" accusation is trotted out. It's like the frigging McCarthy Trials around here some days!!!!!

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  • Angel_in_a_Glass_Dress
    12 years ago

    Did someone accuse you of trolling?

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    Because some posts are clearly nonsense posts. Some of us like being productive on here sometimes!

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  • sikfrik
    12 years ago

    People aren't original and can't think of something funny to say, so they call you a troll.

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  • TheManagement
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    12 years ago

    Yeah, it's become more annoying than any actual trolling.

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    • Its_Called_Love
      12 years ago

      Trolling was originally doing something to angry others. Now people are just being annoying and trying to label it as "trolling". The truth is, these people were annoying to beginning with and use "trolling" as an excuse for their behaviour.

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  • Ono
    12 years ago

    Like the McCarthy era? Exaggerate much?

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      12 years ago

      A little hyperbole never hurts ;)

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  • Frosties
    12 years ago

    Indeed. Where we had once reds under our beds, now we have trolls in every hole. What next? Muslims? Pft!

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    • NeuroNeptunian
      12 years ago

      +10

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  • Malaglinir
    12 years ago

    It's like that everywhere, not just IIN.

    I've been accused of trolling on games before just because I made a mistake that had a minor negative effect on my party.

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  • Seustewart
    12 years ago

    Exactly what is Trolling?

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    • Just_feed_me_Troll_Meat
      12 years ago

      Read some of my comments, if the answer doesnt present itself, I dont know..try sticking your head in your ass.

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      • NeuroNeptunian
        12 years ago

        So I read this at work, and this really fat chick walked past and I started laughing, and picked up my tea and tried to drink it but then laughed in my tea and turned around and saw this HUGE fat ass and laughed even harder.

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        • Just_feed_me_Troll_Meat
          12 years ago

          Trolls help to keep the balance and remind everyone not to take it too seriously, sure you can take it seriously, just dont over do it. Because we are always waiting in the shadows.

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  • GeorgeMcBob
    12 years ago

    I know. There have been over 9000 accusations of trolling on this websight.

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    its not easy being a troll

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