AIBU Trolling

[ChestyNut]

AIBU to not understand why people troll on mumsnet?

Multiple deleted threads today from regular trolls.

So much effort for what reward?

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

There are as many reasons as there are people.

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

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

@ChicCroissant

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

Really?

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

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.

@romeolovedjulliet

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

Nope....

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

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

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

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

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?

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.

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.

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

This makes me suspicious🕵🏾‍♀️

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

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

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

@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.

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

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

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)

Same as everything.
Sex, money and attention.