FabSwingers.com forum: Do trolls

By *elix Sighted OP Man
over a year ago

Cloud 8

know they’re being trolls?

Like the old question do mad people know they’re mad?

Do you think those on fab deliberately post to be a social hand grenade? Or just to be outlandish and ruffle feathers? Or do you think they are just being themselves and have no idea their behaviour is irritating?

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
over a year ago

Glasgow / London

I think there’s a little from column A and a little from column B.

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By *reyToTheFairiesWoman
over a year ago

Carlisle usually

Some are just misguided.

Some are deliberate and malignant.

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By *issmorganWoman
over a year ago

Calderdale innit

I think some know exactly what they're doing, yes.

Others might be annoying but oblivious to it & the responses they get.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Both and a combination

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Some people also just have a very different view on life, and it comes across as trolling because it's so outside other people's views and experience.

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By *ros40Man
over a year ago

Bedford

Yes because they live under a bridge

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By *aith SkynbyrdWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere else

"Some people also just have a very different view on life, and it comes across as trolling because it's so outside other people's views and experience."

I’d go with this. Never attribute to malice etc

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By *ess_CharlieCouple
over a year ago

belfast

They definitely know

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By *mf123Man
over a year ago

with one foot out the door

Only if they live under bridges and get excited by the sound of clipperty clop

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham

Trolls know _exactly_ what they are doing which is why they are so good at getting a reaction from people.

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

Most know what they are doing. Best to avoid and not feed. Some I avoid any of their threads if I see a certain name but some slip through the net too as are naturally spippery. I does not take long for there game to be apparent but to my surprise there are still fed by many.

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

I’m just a cunt mate, who doesn’t buy into peoples bullshit, if that makes me a troll then so be it, society needs to point the finger at someone.

But let’s not forget the comedy value of stressing people out.

The mr

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By *ellinever70Woman
over a year ago

Ayrshire

Is this a trolling thread?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Some are just misguided.

Some are deliberate and malignant."

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Some people also just have a very different view on life, and it comes across as trolling because it's so outside other people's views and experience.

I’d go with this. Never attribute to malice etc

To finish the phrase, I don't think everyone who has a different view is stupid. Just - some internet places have a particular bent and not everyone holds that view.

I'm not going to march into a Tory subreddit and start spouting off because I clearly don't belong there, but I'm not trolling in a political thread on Fab just because most of the other posters happen to be Tories. I just disagree with them.

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By *phialtesMan
over a year ago

Beyond the Wall

"know they’re being trolls?

Like the old question do mad people know they’re mad?

Yes.

While there may be some who could be accused of being a troll through ignorance, they learn and grow.

The rest just troll on purpose

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

They know their targets and rarely miss so yes they are self aware.

They aren't always wrong so they can often be more aware than those biting back.

Trolling isn't all about grenades and they aren't all temporary additions.

Some live here permanently spamming and trolling to their hearts content.

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By *elix Sighted OP Man
over a year ago

Cloud 8

I do my best not to feed those deliberately seeking reactions.

But some of you have confirmed my thoughts, they are just being themselves - not trying to cause offence but unaware they may be.

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By *aith SkynbyrdWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere else

"Some people also just have a very different view on life, and it comes across as trolling because it's so outside other people's views and experience.

I’d go with this. Never attribute to malice etc

To finish the phrase, I don't think everyone who has a different view is stupid. Just - some internet places have a particular bent and not everyone holds that view.

I was using the phrase as shorthand - I’d never call anyone stupid.

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Swanage

"know they’re being trolls?

Like the old question do mad people know they’re mad?

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By *elix Sighted OP Man
over a year ago

Cloud 8

"know they’re being trolls?

Like the old question do mad people know they’re mad?

I didn’t set out to but let’s see if I reel any in!!

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

Trolls do yes. Trolling is intentional.

Not every called a troll is actually a troll. Trolling is the purpose of intentionally causing chaos to laugh off the carnage. They do it to get a reaction.

Some people genuinely feel and believe some things they say on the internet. Just because it's not what you like or may even be a vile view does not make them a troll. They are giving their honest opinion in a discussion/argument. Even if it's controversial does not make it trolling.

Point being, to be a troll you know full well what you are doing and why. Knowing and intent is the very nature of a troll

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

I'll also add, not all trolling is from a place of hate or malice, sometimes it's just for comedy value. Countering a troll with trolling for example. We all do it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never feed a troll

Fab has plenty and yes, they fully aware

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'll also add, not all trolling is from a place of hate or malice, sometimes it's just for comedy value. Countering a troll with trolling for example. We all do it."

We, not me thanks speaking for myself

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By *issYeuxBleusWoman
over a year ago

My boudoir - S Wales

When I got my first ever pubes I thought it was a troll doll growing

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By *elix Sighted OP Man
over a year ago

Cloud 8

"Trolls do yes. Trolling is intentional.

Not every called a troll is actually a troll. Trolling is the purpose of intentionally causing chaos to laugh off the carnage. They do it to get a reaction.

Point being, to be a troll you know full well what you are doing and why. Knowing and intent is the very nature of a troll"

Excellent points old thing, thank you

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Some people also just have a very different view on life, and it comes across as trolling because it's so outside other people's views and experience.

I’d go with this. Never attribute to malice etc

To finish the phrase, I don't think everyone who has a different view is stupid. Just - some internet places have a particular bent and not everyone holds that view.

I was using the phrase as shorthand - I’d never call anyone stupid."

Fair. I was filling out the rest in my head and thought that was your implication. Apologies.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I think we're getting to Schroedinger's troll - whether we can infer one's internal state or not. Does one intend to be a troll or are they merely disruptive? One cannot truly know

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

"When I got my first ever pubes I thought it was a troll doll growing"

Oh! It is your pussy troll!

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

"Trolls know _exactly_ what they are doing which is why they are so good at getting a reaction from people.

It’s the people’s fault for reacting then. Everybody always bites. And they win.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Trolls know _exactly_ what they are doing which is why they are so good at getting a reaction from people.

It’s the people’s fault for reacting then. Everybody always bites. And they win. "

Win what?

I’ve always said this. I don’t get annoyed, it’s only when they know they’ve got someone annoyed they win. Because that’s the game they’re playing.

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By *elix Sighted OP Man
over a year ago

Cloud 8

"Trolls know _exactly_ what they are doing which is why they are so good at getting a reaction from people.

It’s the people’s fault for reacting then. Everybody always bites. And they win. "

And I’m guilty of biting sometimes. I’m way better than I used to be but I bit several times yesterday.

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By *issYeuxBleusWoman
over a year ago

My boudoir - S Wales

"When I got my first ever pubes I thought it was a troll doll growing

Oh! It is your pussy troll! "

It is! I announced it to my whole family too. Bad times.

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

"When I got my first ever pubes I thought it was a troll doll growing

Oh! It is your pussy troll!

It is! I announced it to my whole family too. Bad times. "

What was it's name?

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

"Trolls know _exactly_ what they are doing which is why they are so good at getting a reaction from people.

It’s the people’s fault for reacting then. Everybody always bites. And they win.

Win what?

I’ve always said this. I don’t get annoyed, it’s only when they know they’ve got someone annoyed they win. Because that’s the game they’re playing.

Exactly. And they do get people annoyed and wound up. All the time. I didn’t mean anyone in particular. I didn’t look whose comment I quoted tbh x

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By *issYeuxBleusWoman
over a year ago

My boudoir - S Wales

"When I got my first ever pubes I thought it was a troll doll growing

Oh! It is your pussy troll!

It is! I announced it to my whole family too. Bad times.

What was it's name? "

Rainbow Bright

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

"Trolls know _exactly_ what they are doing which is why they are so good at getting a reaction from people.

It’s the people’s fault for reacting then. Everybody always bites. And they win.

Win what?

I’ve always said this. I don’t get annoyed, it’s only when they know they’ve got someone annoyed they win. Because that’s the game they’re playing.

Exactly. And they do get people annoyed and wound up. All the time. I didn’t mean anyone in particular. I didn’t look whose comment I quoted tbh x"

Indeed. Sometimes it's fun though. Novice trolls fail when counter trolled.

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By *illy IdolMan
over a year ago

Midlands

Maybe they're frustrated

Maybe they think some people need knocking down a peg.

Who knows...

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

"Trolls know _exactly_ what they are doing which is why they are so good at getting a reaction from people.

It’s the people’s fault for reacting then. Everybody always bites. And they win.

Win what?

I’ve always said this. I don’t get annoyed, it’s only when they know they’ve got someone annoyed they win. Because that’s the game they’re playing.

Exactly. And they do get people annoyed and wound up. All the time. I didn’t mean anyone in particular. I didn’t look whose comment I quoted tbh x

Indeed. Sometimes it's fun though. Novice trolls fail when counter trolled. "

Oh definitely. It’s entertaining.

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By *aith SkynbyrdWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere else

"Maybe they're frustrated

Maybe they think some people need knocking down a peg.

Who knows..."

I miss your old profile pic.

Carry on… where were we? Trolls…

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

I can't be bothered scrolling back but someone did say rightly that there is often confusion vetween trolling and consesual banter. The latter is fun. Anything else is unacceptable if it is at the expense of others and I am not talking about differing opinions. Intentional trolling, even if not apparent immediately, it soon becomes apparent. The problem is that the type of person who does that will rarely change to adjust to the mood of their audience. They do temporarilly retreat eventually even after some intervention from their cronies to rescue them. I am here to pass the time not to cause discomfort to others. Some seem to enjoy it and I leave them to it and their games. There are only a few of those. The majority of people on here are decent enough and that's just fine by me.

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By *arlot o scaraWoman
over a year ago

Hell

I sometimes wonder if some people actually believe what they post, or if some just have to disagree with what everyone else is saying no matter what it is.

There are people here who would disagree on a thread saying grass is green or night is dark

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

Anyone can troll, it just depends if you can be bothered looking at the post you've just written or in fact listening to what is said back.

You could speak to the wrong person on the right day you'll get a bad answer, speak to the right person and things go on as normal. There's no accounting for people.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Of course we know! We do it because the hate and vitriol of others gives us happiness. Our entire goal is to be irritating!

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By *illy IdolMan
over a year ago

Midlands

"Maybe they're frustrated

Maybe they think some people need knocking down a peg.

Who knows...

I miss your old profile pic.

Carry on… where were we? Trolls…"

I'm sure you've already screenshot it

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham

"Maybe they're frustrated

Maybe they think some people need knocking down a peg.

Who knows..."

They are not frustrated - they are just mischief makers who enjoy the reaction. If nobody reacted then they would get frustrated.

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By *aith SkynbyrdWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere else

"Maybe they're frustrated

Maybe they think some people need knocking down a peg.

Who knows...

I miss your old profile pic.

Carry on… where were we? Trolls…

I'm sure you've already screenshot it"

Better. I memorised it.

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By *melia DominaTV/TS
over a year ago

Edinburgh (She/Her)

"When I got my first ever pubes I thought it was a troll doll growing

Oh! It is your pussy troll!

It is! I announced it to my whole family too. Bad times.

What was it's name?

Rainbow Bright

I feel a new brand of of pubic hair gel coming out soon. " trying to tame your troll, use rainbow bright pubic gel. Comes with the special diffuser comb to swirl those curls"...

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By *illy IdolMan
over a year ago

Midlands

"Maybe they're frustrated

Maybe they think some people need knocking down a peg.

Who knows...

I miss your old profile pic.

Carry on… where were we? Trolls…

I'm sure you've already screenshot it

Better. I memorised it."

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By *issYeuxBleusWoman
over a year ago

My boudoir - S Wales

"When I got my first ever pubes I thought it was a troll doll growing

Oh! It is your pussy troll!

It is! I announced it to my whole family too. Bad times.

What was it's name?

Rainbow Bright

I feel a new brand of of pubic hair gel coming out soon. " trying to tame your troll, use rainbow bright pubic gel. Comes with the special diffuser comb to swirl those curls"...

Special offer, by one get one free so you can tame your friends troll too!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It is easier to raise strong children than change broken adults. Trolls know what they are doing and thrive on the imagined harm it causes. They are pond scum.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"know they’re being trolls?

Like the old question do mad people know they’re mad?

Has someone angered the clique?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some most definitely do, and some people I think just don't realise how they come across l, it they don't care.

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By *oppleWangerMan
over a year ago

Gods Country

"Some people also just have a very different view on life, and it comes across as trolling because it's so outside other people's views and experience."

I think this is just as equally important on the internet - just because someone doesn’t follow the crowd, the trend, the agenda, or has a view that is different to that of the common stance, should not be bashed - everyone is entitled to have their own opionion

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Some most definitely do, and some people I think just don't realise how they come across l, it they don't care."

*Or they don't care, that was meant to say.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some people just want to see the world burn.

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By *aith SkynbyrdWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere else

"When I got my first ever pubes I thought it was a troll doll growing

Oh! It is your pussy troll!

It is! I announced it to my whole family too. Bad times.

What was it's name?

Rainbow Bright

I feel a new brand of of pubic hair gel coming out soon. " trying to tame your troll, use rainbow bright pubic gel. Comes with the special diffuser comb to swirl those curls"...

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
over a year ago

Transsexual Transylvania

I think many just see themselves as stimulating debate, stirring up some life, or "telling it like it is". Then you get those people who are genuinely obnoxious and enjoy getting a rise out of people. These are the sort who like to "own the libs", for example. Unfortunately, there are too many of them.

Anyway, it often comes down to context, as someone else mentioned.

Them's my thoughts.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes, and plenty to learn their traits from

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Some are just misguided.

Some are deliberate and malignant."

This

Miss S x

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

"Maybe they're frustrated

Maybe they think some people need knocking down a peg.

Who knows...

They are not frustrated - they are just mischief makers who enjoy the reaction. If nobody reacted then they would get frustrated."

Indeed. This is where people mislabel trolls. The troll spectrum ranges from funny (to some) mischief makes (me!

) to downright intentional shit sitting want to watch the world burn bullies.

But it all stems from enjoyment of intentional chaos and seeing the reactions.

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By *aith SkynbyrdWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere else

But who will watch the watchers?

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
over a year ago

Transsexual Transylvania

"But who will watch the watchers?"

One of those Scooby Doo paintings with the eyes that follow you around.

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By *uckowskiMan
over a year ago

edinburgh

I kinda find them a little adorable and hilarious. Like I imagine them as chubby furious and bewildered toddlers. So silly and cute.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

True trolls know they’re trolls

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By *ife2010Couple
over a year ago

Kirkcaldy

Just been trolled!

Seemingly, we are ‘minging’ as K got caught short when we walked home along Blackpool prom. I videoed it and it’s posted.

‘Kids play there!!!!!!!’

I’m like, mate…. Walk back from Club Play on a Saturday night, it’s an eye opener!

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By *elix Sighted OP Man
over a year ago

Cloud 8

"But who will watch the watchers?"

And who polices the police that police the police?

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"But who will watch the watchers?

And who polices the police that police the police?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMOGaugKpzs

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By *elix Sighted OP Man
over a year ago

Cloud 8

"know they’re being trolls?

Like the old question do mad people know they’re mad?

Has someone angered the clique?

There is no clique!!!

But they have asked me to tell you no, they are not angry

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By *llthewaysMan
over a year ago

Naas/Dublin

There idiots and trolls. The difference is intent, trolls want to cause something by it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just been trolled!

Seemingly, we are ‘minging’ as K got caught short when we walked home along Blackpool prom. I videoed it and it’s posted.

‘Kids play there!!!!!!!’

I’m like, mate…. Walk back from Club Play on a Saturday night, it’s an eye opener!"

What the hell were you doing?

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By *ornucopiaMan
over a year ago

Bexley

"Just been trolled!

Seemingly, we are ‘minging’ as K got caught short when we walked home along Blackpool prom. I videoed it and it’s posted.

‘Kids play there!!!!!!!’

I’m like, mate…. Walk back from Club Play on a Saturday night, it’s an eye opener!"

Surprised that nobody said to you "That was wrong on so many levels", the anthem of the moral high ground defenders.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do the trolled end up looking like trolls when they are being trolled and bite back?

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By *ife2010Couple
over a year ago

Kirkcaldy

"Just been trolled!

Seemingly, we are ‘minging’ as K got caught short when we walked home along Blackpool prom. I videoed it and it’s posted.

‘Kids play there!!!!!!!’

I’m like, mate…. Walk back from Club Play on a Saturday night, it’s an eye opener!

What the hell were you doing? "

Peeing on the beach….

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By *ornucopiaMan
over a year ago

Bexley

"Just been trolled!

Seemingly, we are ‘minging’ as K got caught short when we walked home along Blackpool prom. I videoed it and it’s posted.

‘Kids play there!!!!!!!’

I’m like, mate…. Walk back from Club Play on a Saturday night, it’s an eye opener!

What the hell were you doing?

Peeing on the beach….

I assumed it was ONTO the beach, from the prom. Especially if it was worth recording!

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