Trolling ...what is that ? (tags)
Definitions - name calling that appears often here at Indy is being called a "troll" or claiming that someone is "trolling". What could such a Bad Word mean ? Not one of those ugly plastic dolls that were sold to sweet children a while back. Not from actual Grimm's fairy tales. This word is intended to insult, offend, discredit and accuse without merit anyone some writer doesnt like or with whom they dont happen to agree. How mean ? And on Indymedia where civilized writers want to share ?
IMC Trolls Posting Bogus Pharmaceutical Ads Again (tags)
It appears that IMC trolls or outside observers are attempting to clog the website again with useless advertisements for British pharmaceutical products.
A Brief Field Guide to Moles N Trolls @ IMC LA (tags)
From Frothing loonies to Reasonable Persuaders. ( and why they turn into Frothing Loonies ) in a short order.
Is the IMC L.A. Under Assault By Right-Wing Trolls and Haters? (tags)
This story is just an inquiry into what is going on with the L.A. IMC. I am a frequent visitor and, while I appreciate the new interactive moderation, I've noticed that the reactionary posts have become more frequent.
Exhibitionism, Trolls and Indy Media (tags)
There is a serious problem with Independent Media Centers (IMCs) in the open comment areas. IMCs end up publishing as much content *against* freedom, racism, sexism, classism, etc., as they do *for* those things via the open comment areas.
Tom Payne or, Tom Brady? Who is the patriot? (tags)
Tom Payne was a patriot. What is his legacy? Tom Brady is a patriot. He won a super bowl. You decide.
Where is everyone? All I see are trolls and trolls signing other people's handles. What have you done with the REAL Diogenes, MeyerLondon and the rest?
A Note on Troll Tactics (tags)
The function of most of the Trolls who infest this site is to disrupt, spread, and test disinformation lines to see how easy, or difficult, they are to defuse.
Populationg Explosion of Trolls (tags)
In the last week particularly the last few days we seem to have the Trolls in a Breeding Frenzy.