adam.tropics
December 1st, 2007, 02:20 AM
Some people just have a way with words that always raises a smile...like this one! (http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/windows/alex/archives/to-forum-trolls-the-unsung-heroes-15516)
Ah yes, few possess the intense discipline, intelligence and dedication it takes to click link upon link, bashing n00bz and l4m0rz alike with their witty, yet pithy analysis of the flaws contained in every article.
Many a time I've been saved a worthless read by the warning of these poorly-named gate keepers of user content. It never ceases to impress me how they manage capture the very essence of an author's flaws in logic and judgment while remaining so concise. Who, but these gifted few, could both warn readers in such clear, yet unique and skillfully woven phrases such as:
"You're dumb!"
"This is lame!"
"This guy is an idiot!"
"This is a rant, don't bother!"
"He mispelled a word!"
"This is terrible!"
(etc.)
But what about the other services they provide? Who else is going to vote down the hundreds of stories that get submitted daily? It's important that these wise masters of technology thwart any who dare disagree with their impeccable judgment. Why, I'd be willing to wager that many of these defenders of truth have education as far as high school or a G.E.D equivalent. (and perhaps even an Associates degree!!!) Who are we, mere creative thinkers, experienced professionals to express our opinions, challenge conventional wisdom or share our thought process? It is only right that these righteous crusaders patrol the digital borders of blog-dom and strike down any who would suggest they might possibly not know everything that ever has been, is or will ever be.
So here's to you, wrongfully dubbed Forum Trolls! I for one am happy that you tirelessly jump from posting to posting, forgoing the selfish task of writing or creating anything of your own, not tarrying to give thorough or constructive feedback, pummeling any who fail to write to your lofty and holy standards of technical perfection.
There's no need to thank you specifically by screen name, thankfully we can find you gifted few simply by viewing your profiles to see how diligent you've been in voting down, complaining and flaming blogs indiscriminately. For your resiliency against the temptation of providing positive feedback to anything, and for your abstinence from the temptresses, creativity and originality, we salute you!
Ah yes, few possess the intense discipline, intelligence and dedication it takes to click link upon link, bashing n00bz and l4m0rz alike with their witty, yet pithy analysis of the flaws contained in every article.
Many a time I've been saved a worthless read by the warning of these poorly-named gate keepers of user content. It never ceases to impress me how they manage capture the very essence of an author's flaws in logic and judgment while remaining so concise. Who, but these gifted few, could both warn readers in such clear, yet unique and skillfully woven phrases such as:
"You're dumb!"
"This is lame!"
"This guy is an idiot!"
"This is a rant, don't bother!"
"He mispelled a word!"
"This is terrible!"
(etc.)
But what about the other services they provide? Who else is going to vote down the hundreds of stories that get submitted daily? It's important that these wise masters of technology thwart any who dare disagree with their impeccable judgment. Why, I'd be willing to wager that many of these defenders of truth have education as far as high school or a G.E.D equivalent. (and perhaps even an Associates degree!!!) Who are we, mere creative thinkers, experienced professionals to express our opinions, challenge conventional wisdom or share our thought process? It is only right that these righteous crusaders patrol the digital borders of blog-dom and strike down any who would suggest they might possibly not know everything that ever has been, is or will ever be.
So here's to you, wrongfully dubbed Forum Trolls! I for one am happy that you tirelessly jump from posting to posting, forgoing the selfish task of writing or creating anything of your own, not tarrying to give thorough or constructive feedback, pummeling any who fail to write to your lofty and holy standards of technical perfection.
There's no need to thank you specifically by screen name, thankfully we can find you gifted few simply by viewing your profiles to see how diligent you've been in voting down, complaining and flaming blogs indiscriminately. For your resiliency against the temptation of providing positive feedback to anything, and for your abstinence from the temptresses, creativity and originality, we salute you!