...to think that any of us could troll from the Mail?

[WalkingOnTheCracks]

Following a few threads evidently started by journalists looking for a story, I've been thinking about how they construct the AIBUs in such a way that they'll generate argument, outrage, disagreement and a large volume of replies.

I think that with a bit of thought we could come up with the perfect DailyMailTroll thread, and then launch it, and make life a tad easier for some underpaid, talentless, unethical newsdesk trainee who would really rather be working as a publicist for Tiger Aspect.

So what are the vital elements of a DailyMailTroll thread? Let's get a list and then blend them into a story that might lead to an AIBU.

Thus far I have....

• sisters
• cfery
• treatment of children that could be seen either as 'responsible' or 'abusive'
• a sum of money in the region of £100-£250
• ambiguous behaviour on the part of a husband
• almost anything to do with texting

...actually as I write this, I see that the important thing is pitching the contention is such a place that there's sufficient wiggle-room for perfectly valid but diametrically opposed opinions. There's been a recent one about duplicate baby shower gifts that hit exactly that sweet spot.

But, anyway, what else is a good ingredient for an AIBU intended to wind us all up?

Garden boundary disputes, preferably with someone painting a large sweary sign
Unidentified car blocking your driveway
Boastful round robin Christmas letters

• Anything to do with a woman’s dating criteria. It’s always deemed elitist or shallow.
• Anything about name changes upon marriage/kids last names. People get very angry.
• Anything about SAHM.
• Anything about money/finances. Lots of ‘how tone deaf’ countered by ‘it’s not a race to the bottom’.
• Trans issues. Actually, there’s a faction that can make ANYTHING about trans issues.