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The Six Kinds of Anti-FOSS Trolls
2008-06-30 19:41:00 Since I wrote about the seven kinds of anti-Linux FUD pundits, it occurred to me that plain old forum and blog-comment trolls could be classified, too. Why does Free and Open Source Software get trolled so much? You'd think we were doing something awful by just writing programs and giving them away. While it is true that a lot of it could be mere paid asstroturfers courtesy of large commercial software companies, that doesn't explain them all. Over the years, I've seen so much online flamage - and even some in person! - that I couldn't miss spotting some patterns. You'll recognize these common trolls in this list. Most of them could almost be cut-and-pasted. Direct one here the next time you see them, if for nothing else than to urge them to get a new trick! The Stockholder - This is very sad, because we have Joe Sixpack and Susie Soccermom out there with their 401-K being 50% tech stocks in proprietary software companies. And they then assume that all competing software comp...
SAVE THE TROLLS: MARKETING VIRAL DE ?HELLBOY 2? ME ENVIOU UM PACOTE
2008-05-27 15:08:00 Dentro veio algumas lembrancinhas do movimento da HETFET
?Hellboy II? Viral Web Site: Save The Trolls
2008-04-22 02:23:00 A viral site for Hellboy II with a mission to "Save the Trolls" has gone live and includes special codes to crack to unveil hidden messages.
By: Geeks of Doom
Someday, it will be legal to strangle trolls...
2008-03-25 23:30:00 I guess part of the game when you're a FOSS blogger is that every great once in a while, you have to swat away some brat who comes running up to hurl spitballs at you. I don't usually stoop to doing it myself (a) because 90 other bloggers need something to rant about, too, and (b) as I mentioned in L.I.C. symptom #3, pigeons will always crap on the statues of heroes. But I haven't taken my turn lately, so it's my day to play whack-a-mole. After all, how much trouble is it to hose off some pigeon droppings? Today's pigeon crapping on the alternative-computer-platform-s-tatue is Don Reisinger, who took a break from alphabetizing his dingleberry collection today to assure us, in the most strident tones, that we will some day hate Apple and Google as we now do Microsoft. Yeah, I know. Cheap shot, easily deflected, so why even bother? I dunno. It's slum day. 'Sides, if Slashdot can serve it, I can throw it away. Mr. Reisinger backs up his claim by writing an amazing science fict...
Someday, it will be legal to strangle trolls...
2008-03-25 23:30:00 I guess part of the game when you're a FOSS blogger is that every great once in a while, you have to swat away some brat who comes running up to hurl spitballs at you. I don't usually stoop to doing it myself (a) because 90 other bloggers need something to rant about, too, and (b) as I mentioned in L.I.C. symptom #3, pigeons will always crap on the statues of heroes. But I haven't taken my turn lately, so it's my day to play whack-a-mole. After all, how much trouble is it to hose off some pigeon droppings? Today's pigeon crapping on the alternative-computer-platform-s-tatue is Don Reisinger, who took a break from alphabetizing his dingleberry collection today to assure us, in the most strident tones, that we will some day hate Apple and Google as we now do Microsoft. Yeah, I know. Cheap shot, easily deflected, so why even bother? I dunno. It's slum day. 'Sides, if Slashdot can serve it, I can throw it away. Mr. Reisinger backs up his claim by writing an amazing science fict...
Proposed patent ?reform? may actually feed the trolls
2008-03-19 15:50:00 If anyone has done more to turn the patent troll business into a booming growth industry, it’s the enterprising individuals in the law profession. Not that we have anything against lawyers. especially if they are on our side. A growing public outcry has prompted our less then technology savvy Congress to start meddling with the patent ...
By: Third Pipe
Don't Feed the Trolls
2008-03-14 13:14:00 Don't Feed the Trolls: Cartoon and commentary by Ender, who is always worth reading.
This Blog Has Finally Made It - We Have Trolls & Bashers
2008-02-04 17:06:00 Ahhh yes…..A blog is not a blog until the trolls and bashers appear.   This post is to let these factions know that I’m aware of their presence.  Also give the legitimate poster a tool as to identifying them. Some of these people are unaware that this isn’t my first rodeo. I can often spot them 3 miles out. ...
El paraíso de los trolls
2007-12-25 08:06:00 Dontcensorme.com hace un seguimiento de los comentarios menos populares en Digg, es decir, los que más votos negativos han recibido, es un paraíso de los trolls y un lugar donde pueds cagarte de la risa de las tonterías que puedes llegar a leer oR […] Ver nota completa en ALT1040 Innet Tags: Dontcensorme.com, hace, seguimiento, comentarios, menos, ...
7 Tips for Handling Flamers and Trolls
2007-12-12 12:32:00 If you run a blog long enough, you’re bound to attract a flamer or two. Some may have a genuine problem with one of your posts. Others may be reasonable people who are just having a bad day when they comment. Still others may just be out to stir up negativity. Whatever their motives, though, there are some important things to remember when dealing with flamers and trolls. Take a deep breath and count to 10. Flamers often want you to respond in anger. Don’t do it. If you feel compelled to do so, remove yourself from the situation. Walk away from the computer. Go do something else to distract yourself. Don’t return to the situation until you’ve regained your composure. Remember, you have everything to lose and nothing to gain by participating in a flame war. Be tolerant of criticism. It’s often said that the best bloggers are thick-skinned, and with good reason. Criticism is inevitable with large audiences. Moreover, it’s health...
By: Wp Wordpress
New Trolls - Tempi Dispari
2007-12-04 17:17:00 Questo album è un live registrato al teatro Alcione di Genova nel 1974. http://rapidshare.com/files/731-87893/NT-Tempid.rar.html
Trolls come out to play
2007-11-16 17:01:00 Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen decided to come out from under their bridge to attend the Seventh on Sale dinner gala to benefit the fight against HIV and AIDS in New York City last night. I’m not sure which is which and nor do I really give a fuck. They’re the shorter, trollier version of Posh Spice, but more scary. Seriously, these two were born and bred to scare the shit out of people. Maybe they should make a horror movie. I mean, just think of how much money they’d save on production. Just turn on the camera and start rolling. PS I found the asian version of the Olsens! Not only do they bear resemblance, but they also like to play a little vomy le dinner upp’. Click HERE to see the video [18+].
Kid Rock Trolls Via Email
2007-11-09 20:54:00 I’m still laughing after reading this because I’m imagining Kid Rock at his computer except he’s about 200lbs heavier and has cheetos all over his black Iron Maiden shirt and pimples all over his face. Idolator has a series of emails up between Bob Lefsetz who I guess covers music and Kid Rock. ...
By: U Suxxors.com
Please Do Not Feed Internet Trolls
2007-11-08 20:59:00 This is a very interesting post about internet trolls. These are the people that try to hog everyone's attention instead of contributing to the community. The post talks about how trolls must be ignored and if no one talks about them, they will 7 Zoom(s)
GWB Uses Poli-Speak To Trounce Congressional Trolls.
2007-11-02 05:12:00 I watched this speech today and I also saw GWB wink a few times as he TROUNCED the passe and defunct orgasmnations of MoveOn and Code Pepto Dismal. I nearly laughed myself out of the chair.That Abyss of Obscurity is getting full. Perhaps we should throw in some more shovels?There really isn't any need to comment on the text of the speech. It speaks for itself. The video can be seen here and in my VODPOD when this site is finished. My VODPOD is located here at the moment.Catch the wave.President Bush's Remarks on the Global War on Terrorby President George W BushWebMemoEDWIN J. FEULNER:Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of the 21 members of the Board of Trustees, the 240 employees and the 320,000 members of The Heritage Foundation around the country, it is my very great pleasure to welcome you here to our Heritage Foundation headquarters today.Mr. President, 24 years ago last month we opened this building, and the man who wielded the scissors was the then-Vice President of the Un...
GWB Uses Poli-Speak To Trounce Congressional Trolls.
2007-11-02 05:12:00 I watched this speech today and I also saw GWB wink a few times as he TROUNCED the passe and defunct orgasmnations of MoveOn and Code Pepto Dismal. I nearly laughed myself out of the chair.That Abyss of Obscurity is getting full. Perhaps we should throw in some more shovels?There really isn't any need to comment on the text of the speech. It speaks for itself. The video can be seen here and in my VODPOD when this site is finished. My VODPOD is located here at the moment.Catch the wave.President Bush's Remarks on the Global War on Terrorby President George W BushWebMemoEDWIN J. FEULNER:Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of the 21 members of the Board of Trustees, the 240 employees and the 320,000 members of The Heritage Foundation around the country, it is my very great pleasure to welcome you here to our Heritage Foundation headquarters today.Mr. President, 24 years ago last month we opened this building, and the man who wielded the scissors was the then-Vice President of the Un...
The Inspiration Behind "Trolls"
2007-10-25 08:13:00 Last night, prior to posting "Trolls", I was catching up on my reading from all the sources I subscribe to. One of my favorite radio hosts is Dennis Prager because he refuses to argue, preferring understanding to agreement.I happen to think along the same lines.His post at Townhall.com titled "Internet Anonymity is as Destructive as Internet Porn" was the inspiration for "Trolls". Since my trackbacks don't work too well with Townhall.com, I'm pasting his entire article here. It's thought provoking and should give all true, rational adults something to think about before they post "flaming" comments on others' blogs. I know I have tightened up my rules and will no longer tolerate "flaming" in my comments sections on my blog. I won't succumb to the childish nonsense instigators choose to toss out. For more on my rules, go back and read "Trolls".A word to the wise, however. Should you choose to "flame" me, either on my blog or a blog I contribute to, I will have no compunction s...
Trolls
2007-10-24 09:09:00 Like a lot of us in the blogosphere, I'm subscribed to many sources where I get my information. If there are articles I feel are relevant to the day, I start hunting down other sources and researching, and then finally posting. It can be extremely time consuming; however, a good "gauge" of relevant issues is my talk radio while I'm working. Since I'm fortunate enough to have my own secretary, I can often wear headphones while attending to my job duties and not be interrupted by the phone. Unfortunately for me, my secretary is only part time.One of the challenges bloggers face are a phenom called "trolls"--those who trawl posts with the specific intent of causing trouble. They have no interest in discussing a post, debating rationally, logically or reasonably. Most of the bloggers in my sphere have no problem with people who want to discuss issues and come to a modicum of understanding. What we do object to is spamming, anonymous posts, abuse and off topic meanderings. That'll ge...
Just So All Will Know Who The Political Trolls Are
2007-10-04 06:43:00 The following is "the" letter that was meant to sink the ship of El Rushbo. Nothing like bringing a butter knife to a Howitzer fight, eh?The signatores are the political trolls being led around by the short hairs by the loony lefty moonbats of the fruit loop brigades.Isn't the Abyss of Obscurity too small? Oh. Wait. The Leftinistra have their own shovels. My bad.Add Firedoglake to the long list of stupids.Washington, DC-Senate Democrats today sent the following letter to Mark P. Mays, CEO of Clear Channel Communications, calling on him to publicly repudiate Rush Limbaugh's characterization of troops who speak out against the Iraq war as "phony soldiers." Despite recent Republican comments condemning verbal attacks on our troops, when given the opportunity to join us in signing this letter, not a single one did so. The text of the letter is below and attached: October 2, 2007 Mr. Mark P. MaysCEO, Clear Channel Communications Inc.200 East Basse RoadSan Antonio, TX 78209Dear Mr....
To all the trolls of the internet:
2007-09-06 18:08:00 The more “famous” you become as a blogger, the more you come in contact with the trolls. I’m not sure what possesses people to enter a chatroom, go on a blog, or just roam the internet looking for fights. I’ve seen a lot of good people brought to their knees by trolls. I’ve seen flame ...
Trash your trolls
2007-08-31 21:30:00 Mashable recently posted a Wordpress plugin that needs far more coverage than it's getting. The Douchebag Plugin allows for you to visually tag your commenting trolls with an official douchebag icon. Certainly the Gawker and Weblogs, Inc. networks could make good use of this. Even better, would be a community-generated douchebag icon, when specific commenters are consistently complained about. Unfortunately, Shake Well Before Use operates off of Movable Type, but there's always other ways of publicly calling out dbags.tags technorati : dbags douchebag gawker plugin weblogsinc wordpress
ATTENTION TO ALL TROLLS, MOONBATS AND LEFTINISTRA!!
2007-08-09 11:06:00 And to the Leftinistra...you have had your fun in the sun...and you have once again, failed miserably.Here is my suggestion to you all, henceforth and forever more...
Another Case of Trouncing Trolls
2007-08-08 08:03:00 These idiots never give up and that is a good thing. Attending a free circus like this is truly priceless.Again, I am bringing a post from Townhall from MY blog over there and bringing with it ALL comments, and placing the comments in the comments section. There aren't that many yet but I am sure they will be forthcoming. They MUST be trounced for they cannot stand to be without attention...like spoiled children.Don't forget to read the comments...Thread in question: D'OH! Saturday, August 04, 2007 4:24 Boortz on the Clintons Oh, by the way. I think that Bill Clinton was the most corrupt and dishonest President we have ever suffered through in this country during my lifetime. If I had to say something nice about him I would say that he is more honest than his wife, and cuter. Well, that's something, I guess.
Linus Torvalds Debunks Con Kolivas's Stupidity; anti-Linux Trolls Everywher
2007-08-01 21:06:00 Sometimes, I wonder why we bother to go on. All of the science, reason, and logic since the time of Pythagoras is won an inch at a time in a bloody struggle, century after century. And all it takes is for one fatheaded fool to shoot off his goober and everybody is only too ready to throw away their civilization and go back to being dung-flinging monkeys in caves. Were we a species worthy of continuation, superstition would be this shakable. Previously, troll programmer Con Kolivas, in a move which resembles a staged drama, stormed off of the Linux project declaring it to be the scourge of civilization after his patch was denied inclusion. He was suddenly in 50 places at once, telling anybody who would listen a bunch of made-up bullshit about his supposed experience. Torvalds has now released a corrective statement to this event, pointing out such illuminating truths as "The whole argument about how kernel developers think that the desktop isn't important is totally made-up crap."...
Just Say, "NO!" To Jihadi Trolls
2007-08-01 06:49:00 And Jihadi anything else. Kill ALL Jihadi. Get a load of this garbage!In two recent articles in the Pakistani press, Pakistani journalists blamed the Pakistani government for the Lal Masjid showdown. Just before the mosque was stormed, Najam Sethi wrote in the pro-Kashmir Roznama Nation to describe the history of the Ghazi brothers' ties with Pakistani intelligence services; following the confrontation, Hamid Mir wrote in the right-of-center Roznama Jang ("The War Daily") that the government had mishandled the situation and alienated public opinion.Does this yammering sound familiar to anyone?
Trolls Gone Wild - Man burns down trailer in online feud
2007-07-31 23:12:00 Ok when I first checked out this story I was like DAMM, but in today’s really twisted world this is no surprise. There are a lot of sick, mentally ill bastards out there and they are all looking for attention. This is a long debated issue; do you feed or ignore trolls? I simply don’t get trolls, ...
Super of the supermodels Gisele Bundchen strolls in Ny with a not so super
2007-07-20 15:49:00 She should be calling her stylist to get her ass fired.. Model behaviour: Top earning supermodel Gisele takes a stroll in New York. via
Walkathon strolls through virtual world - San Jose Mercury News
2007-07-19 10:35:00 Walkathon strolls through virtual worldSan Jose Mercury News, USA - 1 hour agoBy Barbara Feder Ostrov On July 28, the American Cancer Society will hold its third annual "Relay for Life" in the popular virtual world Second Life to ...
HP'ers - help the trolls and sheeple connect the dots
2007-07-04 23:04:00 Housing BubbleHousing CrashREIC CorruptionIllegal ImmigrationHedge Funds US DollarCDO'sChinaWal-MartBush IncompetenceUS Education SystemUS Tax PolicyNARLiar's LoansMSMFed PolicyExurbsOilGlobal WarmingAmerican IdolIraqRamen NoodlesThat's a list for starters. What dots did I miss?
By: Housing PANIC
A quick note to realtors, HP trolls, the NAR, Desperate Homedebtors and eve
2007-07-02 13:08:00 You're wasting your time and energy fighting the housing crash. There's nothing, absolutely nothing, that you can do to stop this crazy thing.HP is not your enemy. The MSM stories on the housing crash won't go away. Home prices won't stop coming down, not for a long, long time. Demand won't pick up. Oversupply won't go away. New credit won't start sloshing around. Ignorance won't increase. Lending standards won't be relaxed. Embrace the crash. Accept the reality. Fighting the crash would be like fighting gravity.So stop fighting. You're wasting precious time. And start getting ready.
By: Housing PANIC
I think even the REIC and homedebtor trolls now know they're f*cked. Every
2007-06-29 06:14:00 I've sensed a change.Probably like the Titanic when finally, the people realized the ship was going down, there was no more arguing the basic fact that the ship was going down, and then the mad frenzy to secure a place on a lifeboat commenced.The time for arguing is over.Now it's time for the mad dash to the lifeboats.Cash will be king. It hath been foretold:· The upswing usually starts with an opportunity - new markets, new technologies or some dramatic political change - and investors looking for good returns.· It proceeds through the euphoria of rising prices, particularly of assets, while an expansion of credit inflates the bubble.· In the manic phase, investors scramble to get out of money and into illiquid things such as stocks, commodities, real estate or tulip bulbs: 'a larger and larger group of people seeks to become rich without a real understanding of the processes involved'.· Ultimately, the markets stop rising and people who have borrowed heavily find themselves o...
By: Housing PANIC
There must be a "Trolls Welcome" sign on my blog
2007-06-18 20:03:00 I got a wonderful comment yesterday. Can you sense the sarcasm there? Some idiot came in through the Blog Explosion Battle of the Blogs and told me that if I changed my profile picture they would vote for me. WTH?They must think very highly of themselves to think that I would take down my profile picture just for their sorry ass vote in a game. And of course, no name or site was left. I am guessing this might be for the better seeing as how their grasp on English was a little loose and I can't read or speak anything but English anyway.I got to figure out how to make it where people can't leave anonymous comments. I think it's a giant flashing neon sign saying "Please come into my comments and say something really stupid!"http://www.text-link-ad-s.com/xml_blogger.php?inventory-_key=7FK6WL5FBEDW4QBQPZ4C&feed=-1
Anonymous Internet Trolls Sued By Yale Women
2007-06-18 08:02:00 I learned of this from TechCrunch , where Michael Arrington wrote "Although the case may well turn into an argument in relation to free speech online, it?s difficult to sympathize with the trolls. Free speech does need to be defended but it must be respected; with any power comes responsibility. Slandering people anonymously, particularly where that slander has direct consequences is a step too far."I totally agree, yet there are people who pose as Anonymous Internet Trolls and lurk on sites like The Daily Kos , and seem to delight in trying to be insulting and hurful, and they do so behind a fake name and generally with no other website to track them down at. I call them cowards who would not say what they write to anyone in public, and be considered pretty fucked up if they did. As a Barack Obama supporter, I've got some weird comments; so many that after the last one, I elected to disallow comments from all but registered Blogger users. According to Reuters,.. after facing ...
HousingPANIC serious question for doubters, trolls, REIC, ramen eaters and
2007-06-16 23:49:00 If it costs $1,000 a month to rent "Condo A", but if I bought it today it my total carrying costs would be $3,000 a month (pretty typical), and "Condo A" is declining in value, why in bloody hell should someone buy today?Do you understand now?It's the P/E stupid. It'll always be the P/E stupid.
By: Housing PANIC
I have no idea how the realtortrolls, permabulls and NAR can spin their way
2007-05-18 12:45:00 Demand is tanking (people know homes will be cheaper tomorrow)Supply is exploding (as homedebtor panic sets in).The available pool of homedebtors is shrinking (thank you subprime wipeout)It's significantly cheaper to rent than buy today (it's always about the P/E)Jobs are going away (thank you housing crash vicious circle)Consumer confidence is plunging (housing crash, oil prices, jobs, iraq)There should be so surprises to HP'ers. Everything is going exactly as it should. Exactly as it always does post-mania, post-bubble, post-Ponzi Scheme. It was all in the book. Now what will we do with all these damn houses?Housing glut: From bad to worse - Some markets have seen a tripling of property listings since the housing market has cooled.CNNMoney.com -- The number of homes for sale in major markets ballooned in April, according to a new industry report, adding further evidence that the U.S. housing slump is still trying to find a bottom.In April, there were 743,367 existing house and ...
By: Housing PANIC
Brown runs toward power, as Blair strolls toward exit
2007-05-11 20:27:00 '); E-Mail Article Listen to Article Printer-Friendly 3-Column Format Translate Share Article Text Size LONDON: Bolstered by a long-awaited and oft-delayed endorsement from Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, Britain's prime minister-in-waiting, moved quickly
By: Get rich
YUMMY COUPLE du jour_Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady strolls their sexy body
2007-05-03 21:26:00 The sexier than hell couple strolled their bod through New York’s West Village ,yesterday.Gisele has been all over the blogsphere because of her kaputts with Victorias secret.Sure Gisele doesn’t look that worry!!why she should???Rich ,famous and a Hunk,hot,delicious boyfriend.I’ m so jealous!! Check Gisele new ad for Cacharel perfume LIBERTE here
Jake strolls with niece
2007-04-27 18:51:00 Here’s Jake Gyllenhaal strolling with his niece Ramona in NYC. Say it with me: “Awwww”. He seems like a stand up guy, all family oriented, hanging out with his niece, and playing with his dogs-like, but I bet he is a real freak-a-leak. You know what I’m talkin’ about. Don’t lie. Source
By: The Jellyfisher
A Story on How to Kill the Trolls
2007-04-24 16:37:00 A Story on How to Kill the Trolls A good read for a game developer or anyone else.
By: fs-studio blog
Message to the trolls who try to troll me
2007-04-19 21:43:00 I love my little delusional fightsporters who act like they have me figured out...You guys are just running in circles chasing your own tails, you know about me, what I've allowed you to know...Nothing more...You sound like a buncha lowly t-shirt salesman talkin out your asses. Butt hurt bitches. You can't be me, your not smart enough, so stop being so jealous and just bask in my glory.- Evil
New Trolls - Senza Orario Senza Bandiera (1968)
2007-03-08 08:20:00 Ho veduto (De André - Mannerini - Di Palo - De Scalzi) Vorrei comprare una strada (De André - Mannerini - Di Palo - De Scalzi) Signore, io sono Irish (De André - Mannerini - Reverberi) Susy Forrester (De André - Di Palo - De Scalzi) Al bar dell'angolo (D'Adamo - Di Palo - De Scalzi) Duemila (De André - Mannerini - Di Palo - De Scalzi) Ti ricordi, Joe? (De André - Mannerini - Di Palo - De Scalzi) Padre O'Brien (De André - Leva - Di Palo - De Scalzi) Tom Flaherty (De André - Mannerini - Di Palo - De Scalzi) Andrò ancora (De André - Mannerini - Di Palo - De Scalzi) DownloadLe poesie di Riccardo Mannerini e gli intermezzi musicali che uniscono le varie canzoni, rendono il lavoro un vero e proprio concept album. Gli occhi del poeta hanno visto, indagato il mondo. Un disco nato intorno ad un'idea, una su tutte la lirica di Irish. "Signore io sono Irish" contiene una caratteristica saliente del pensiero di Riccardo Mannerini: la ragione come unico approccio dell'uomo all'in...
A message for the Lefty trolls?
2006-10-26 21:42:13 I have had several ?left wing? bloggers try to post some really VILE crap about George W. Bush on my blog, in comments? It is NOT going to happen? 1st, let me say, I DO have problems with GWB as a military leader, I think he is highly incompetent as a military leader, that is MY opinion, this is MY blog and I will say what I feel here, not in your blog, HERE, in MY blog, where my right to free speech is guaranteed? 2nd, Mr. Bush has done a very good job with the economy overall, and as far as I am concerned, with most OTHER AREAS of running this nation as well, other than the way the war in Iraq has been conducted, and what I feel is a lack of border security, I have no issues with the man? Some ?dim bulb? tried to get his overall ?anti-Bush? screed into MY comments today, and I DID contemplate letting them stand, until I went to his site and there was a parody of ?Kill Bush? and all kinds of posts and logos and such supporting ALL THINGS LEFT and calling for President Bush to be im...
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