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To say what's the big deal about trolls?

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Kateontheweight · 07/04/2016 18:22

Since they thrive off attention, why do people keep creating separate threads and getting upset about them? Obviously if something isn't true, why do you need to get annoyed about it? So what if something is a story, I don't see the issue. You could help someone else in the long run.

Like that thread about teenage pregnancy etc, why do people get worked up?

Same goes for the thread yesterday about her boyfriend putting her baby in a pickle jar.

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raininginspringtime · 07/04/2016 18:32

I'm inclined to agree, but I bet no one else will!

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Kateontheweight · 07/04/2016 18:32

Thanks raining Smile

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MadamDeathstare · 07/04/2016 18:36

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raininginspringtime · 07/04/2016 18:36

I don't think OP is saying that it is pleasant, but that the more we react to it the more the troll likes it.

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Kateontheweight · 07/04/2016 18:38

I must agree that I don't think it's pleasant at all! But how we choose to react is very important.

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ThirtyNineWeeks · 07/04/2016 18:39

I'm sick of being called goady. It's annoying and untrue.

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Kateontheweight · 07/04/2016 18:40

Madam that's dreadful! What a way to pull on heart strings

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ElsaAintAsColdAsMe · 07/04/2016 18:41

I've been caught by a few bereavement trolls. They make on like they have a child who is dead, then me, and the other bereaved parents on here share our pain with the person, share our children, our coping methods, and listen to them about their child.

When it turns out they are a troll it is beyond upsetting and it makes me, and others less likely to try and help others just in case they are trolling as well.

It's horrible to help someone through what you think is their darkest time only to know it's some troll getting their kicks from your pain.

When it turns out

Finsa · 07/04/2016 18:41

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Kateontheweight · 07/04/2016 18:44

I didn't realise people trolled about infant deaths for kicks, I thought they either

A. Made scenarios up for kicks that have twists and will certainly cause trouble, or

B. Make up sad stories, but only for financial gain (not kicks)

I'm clueless to how far people will really go :O wow

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HackerFucker22 · 07/04/2016 18:50

Hmmmm, I kind of agree. Although I also know there are people here whom are a lot nicer than I am and a lot less cynical. These are the people who will invest time and effort in a thread and I do understand why they feel personally affronted when it turns out to be a troll thread.

There are so many at the moment - I clicked on about 3 threads yesterday that I though "yeah right" and I clicked off.

I was trolled horribly years ago along with several other ladies on a pregnancy forum. Someone faked TTC, falling pregnant, then they faked an early labour and the death of the baby!! She was actually found out as she set up a second account to accuse herself of being a liar [don't ask] ... It was so fucking disturbing - the lengths this person went to was just terrifying as she was so plausible!! First inkling I had was when a moderator asked me not to send any personal details to X poster and within 24h it had been confirmed as a full on fake!!

HackerFucker22 · 07/04/2016 18:56

Sorry posted too soon, meant to say that the outlandish trolls don't bother me.

The ones who take the time to create a fake online persona and gain the trust of others are on a different level though.

SouthWestmom · 07/04/2016 19:05

Kate this is weird I recognised your username because I just read your thread about being a pregnant teenager? And now you've posted about a troll teenage pregnancy? Is your other thread a joke? I just AS and only these two threads came up. Is it some odd in joke?

Sparklingbrook · 07/04/2016 19:06

There are way more troll categories than your A) or B) unfortunately OP.

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Kateontheweight · 07/04/2016 19:07

noeuf no my other thread isn't a joke. I can see why you'd think that given the details of this thread but I was taking about a PBP of whom kept making up stories about school girls being pregnant.

Sorry if I confused anyone!

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SouthWestmom · 07/04/2016 19:09

Oh ok, they were just started close together so I thought I'd missed something!

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Kateontheweight · 07/04/2016 19:12

noeuf I bet you thought you'd caught me like a bunny looking at headlights Halo

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SouthWestmom · 07/04/2016 19:14

No, I thought there was some weird game going on like Pairs

Sparklingbrook · 07/04/2016 19:15

Have you been on MN long OP? You do after a while get to see all the different trolling that goes on and it does have a cummulative effect. Sad

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Kateontheweight · 07/04/2016 19:18

I haven't been here long, no! I've used my Mums account before (she's a bit of an addict), and I have had an account in the past but forgot the details.

I've tried Netmums but had to leave the party because I was banned for calling someone a shitty parent for making their daughter wear make up for 'disco' at age 7 Blush

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Passmethecrisps · 07/04/2016 19:20

I don't mind the daft ones which are obvious and silly.

The issue for me is when people get riled and start sharing really personal stuff and get upset.

Sparklingbrook · 07/04/2016 19:21

When you have been on MN a while trolling all gets a bit Hmm. Ask your Mum.

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