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AIBU Trolling

21 replies

ChestyNut · 23/08/2020 18:17

AIBU to not understand why people troll on mumsnet?

Multiple deleted threads today from regular trolls.

So much effort for what reward?

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lughnasadh · 23/08/2020 18:19

It's not really a huge effort on their part, they just have to type stuff. Grin

There are as many reasons as there are people.

ChicCroissant · 23/08/2020 18:19

The last thread like this was started by a troll so might not last long!

romeolovedjulliet · 23/08/2020 18:21

are you a troll op ? Smile it's attention seeking nonsense.

ChestyNut · 23/08/2020 18:21

@ChicCroissant

The last thread like this was started by a troll so might not last long!
Really? Shock

I’ve lurked for years but never posted in AIBU as it can be a bit vicious!

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MouthBreathingRage · 23/08/2020 18:22

Because so many on here make it so easy for them. AIBU in particular is a pit of made up shit because most people read it as the internet equivalent of Trash Mag/Soap Opera. It's where people come to feel better about their own lives by reading other people's dramaz.

ChestyNut · 23/08/2020 18:23

@romeolovedjulliet

are you a troll op ? Smile it's attention seeking nonsense.
Nope....Grin

Just don’t get why people post untrue and most of the time unbelievable stuff.

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Brokensunrise · 23/08/2020 18:24

There’s a few suspect ones still running at the moment!

ChestyNut · 23/08/2020 18:26

@Brokensunrise I’m crap at spotting them, unless they are glaringly obvious money seeking ones.

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lifesalongsong · 23/08/2020 18:28

I'm always surprised that people don't understand why other people mistake stuff up, some have mental health issues, some think it's funny to wind others up, some want to see what reaction they get, there reloads of reasons. No need to overthink it, some people are just like that

katy1213 · 23/08/2020 18:32

I'm rubbish at spotting them - but there have been some funny ones lately. It's like trying to get a problem printed in a women's magazine for a joke. So what? I'm only reading AIBU for entertainment, aren't we all?

ClementineWoolysocks · 23/08/2020 18:33

It's not really any effort though is it? I mean, they don't even have to put on clothes or get up off the sofa, as long as they have a regular supply of hot pockets and a keyboard they're all set.
Even after years of trolling being a thing, there's still plenty of people willing to bite.

VettiyaIruken · 23/08/2020 18:34

Well. Right now it appears they're hoping someone will give them a large amount of cash.
But other reasons include taking the piss, wanting to start a row and being a pervert trying to get their rocks off.

ScarsdaleSurprise · 23/08/2020 18:36

A) it's no effort at all
B) there are obvious reasons. Like attention or for a laugh,

This makes me suspicious🕵🏾‍♀️

ChestyNut · 23/08/2020 18:37

@ClementineWoolysocks I meant effort as in having to think up some ridiculous story rather than physical effort Grin

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PurpleDaisies · 23/08/2020 18:38

You basically have to assume most threads on here are made up and don’t get emotionally invested.

ChestyNut · 23/08/2020 18:38

@VettiyaIruken am I missing a troll thread now? Off to look!

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ChestyNut · 23/08/2020 18:40

@PurpleDaisies it’s sad in a way to have to think that way now, as over the years there have been some lovely threads and posters helping each other and forming genuine friendships.

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Pertella · 23/08/2020 18:40

Because pointing out trolling isn't allowed, basically giving trolls a free pass.

Tistheseason17 · 23/08/2020 18:52

I never spot them!
I spend time reading their sorry story and offering support and then when I pop back later the post has been deleted! I'm such a gullible muppet Blush

Polnm · 23/08/2020 19:09

Don’t worry OP you can ask for it to be deleted so that you are not recognised in real life (aka the retreat of the troll)

SavoyCabbage · 23/08/2020 19:09

Same as everything.
Sex, money and attention.

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