The sort of trolling described in this video is appalling and vicious. However, one unfortunate thing that I have noticed is for terms such as ‘troll’ or ‘hater’ to be applied far too liberally. Someone who disagrees forcefully and vocally with others is not necessarily a ‘hater’. Some such ‘haters’ are just committed and morally responsible gadflies and contrarians, determined to challenge a complacent and unquestioned status quo or prevailing ideology. Such persons provide an essential service to society, although they may not make friends in the process. Likewise, not every troll is a force of evil, merely seeking to… Read more »
The sort of trolling described in this video is appalling and vicious. However, one unfortunate thing that I have noticed is for terms such as ‘troll’ or ‘hater’ to be applied far too liberally. Someone who disagrees forcefully and vocally with others is not necessarily a ‘hater’. Some such ‘haters’ are just committed and morally responsible gadflies and contrarians, determined to challenge a complacent and unquestioned status quo or prevailing ideology. Such persons provide an essential service to society, although they may not make friends in the process. Likewise, not every troll is a force of evil, merely seeking to… Read more »