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    concern trolling

    noun

    • 1. the action or practice of disingenuously expressing concern about an issue in order to undermine or derail genuine discussion: informal, derogatory "there seems to be a lot of concern trolling in the second half of this article"
  2. TROLLING definition: 1. the act of leaving an insulting message on the internet in order to annoy someone: 2. the act…. Learn more.

  3. In slang, a troll is a person who posts deliberately offensive or provocative messages online [1] (such as in social media, a newsgroup, a forum, a chat room, an online video game) or who performs similar behaviors in real life. The methods and motivations of trolls can range from benign to sadistic. These messages can be inflammatory ...

  4. TROLL definition: 1. an imaginary, either very large or very small creature in traditional Scandinavian stories, that…. Learn more.

  5. troll: [noun] a dwarf or giant in Scandinavian folklore inhabiting caves or hills.

  6. Trolling is when someone posts or comments online to ‘bait’ people, which means deliberately provoking an argument or emotional reaction. In some cases they say things they don’t even believe, just to cause drama. In other cases, they may not agree with the views of another person or group online, so they try to discredit, humiliate or ...

  7. 10 meanings: 1. angling a. to draw (a baited line, etc) through the water, often from a boat b. to fish (a stretch of water) by.... Click for more definitions.

  8. Apr 13, 2022 · Trolling, and those who engage in the activity (trolls), are particularly prevalent on social media platforms and online messaging forums where trolls believe they can hide behind anonymity on the Internet. The phrase “trolling” first saw widespread use in the early to mid-1990s. It was often referred to as a disruptive or otherwise ...

  9. Troll definition: to fish for or in with a moving line, either working the line up or down with a rod as in fishing for pike, or trailing the line behind a slow-moving boat. See examples of TROLL used in a sentence.

  10. Sep 14, 2011 · Trolling is a phenomenon that has swept across websites in recent years. Online forums, Facebook pages and newspaper comment forms are bombarded with insults, provocations or threats. Supporters ...

  11. A troll is Internet slang for a person who intentionally tries to instigate conflict, hostility, or arguments in an online social community. Platforms targeted by trolls can include the comment sections of YouTube, forums, or chat rooms. Trolls often use inflammatory messages to provoke emotional responses out of people, disrupting otherwise ...