Troll threads

[NChangeyMcChange]

AIBU to think some troll threads shouldn't be deleted? Not the ones that are really offensive, or trying to get money or anything like that. But I've seen two today where the troll and moreso the replies have been absolutely hilarious (tampon gobbler anyone?).

Sometimes I wish they'd stand. I bet I'm missing out on loads that get deleted in a timely fashion

Um because making them "classics" encourages other twats to try it on?

Ah, you’re just a dick.

There should be a new Trolly McTroll section and they could all be shifted over there by MNHQ as kind of learning curve for new posters and mods.

Ah, you’re just a dick.

Thanks Hun. I just think some (mostly the replies to) troll threads are hilarious. That tampon gobbler one made me laugh more than any of these 5000+ prolific CF ones do. They're not hurting anyone. Where's the harm in letting them stand?

I was responding to @coconutella...

What happened to the thread where OP's best friend kissed her DD's hand?

sorry for taat

 I was responding to @coconutella..

Might be helpful to quote before chucking insults out into the nether.

@coconuttella

I’ll probably get my account deleted for this, but I’ve started troll threads and got into the national online press. It’s a skill making them believable enough but not too batshit crazy, whilst knowing you’ll touch a nerve whilst not being offensive .

Yep, indeed you will. Cheerio!

LOL

Well saved MNHQ

What happened to the thread where OP's best friend kissed her DD's hand?

She asked for it to be taken down as it was causing real life distress. She basically backtracked a lot on her original OP as she couldn’t deal with the fallout.

Yay!

Brava Clara

@ClaraMumsnet

What's the HQ verdict?

Ooooh! I bet she didn't see that coming .

Yep, indeed you will. Cheerio!

Actual proper bellylaugh at that

Brava @ClaraMumsnet

Aw, MNHQ, brilliant. That made me smile!

Funny as claire mumsnet

Usually you can spot them a mile off like the shed one today. However I did think one yesterday was s troll and reported it and got flamed and called a bully.

Just pisses me off really as there’s funny and there’s pathetic

Now that was very funny, ClaraMumsnet

But sometimes they are harmless and hilarious, and usually obviously a joke.

I remember the one about a hamster stew.

And someone's next door neighbour played the spoons.

And a very complicated, age segregated coach trip to see various London shows!

Harmless and hilarious stand though and arnt out right lies usually intended to insult mumsmetters and are nasty

There’s a difference

Of course, big difference, and nasty, insulting, wind-ups and cruel, outright lies should be zapped asap.

I didn't see either of the ones OP refers to but it sounded like they might have been in the H+H category.

@ClaraMumsnet

Magic!