Say hello to the universal symbol for the internet troll. You may find yourself asking the question, "what is an internet troll?"If you're asking yourself that question, you're definitely not a Generation X or Generation Y baby. Well, an internet troll is defined as an online commentator who unintentionally or intentionally comments a vile, racist, or sexist comment which results in a slur of online debate. Basically, the average internet troll is either a sadist or an idiot. In any case, neither stance is favourable.
Overall, the Western internet - I ain't talking China here - is an awesome democratic force that provides people with a place commonly referred to as "a market place of ideas." However, when idiots troll around the internet, pissing people off and commenting stupid things, I can't help but want to punch their ignorant faces. I guess that's the price we pay for the democratic right to freedom of expression.
Still, I think it's worrisome how many ''trolls'' are out there in society. So many people take the easy way out and "troll" a serious political or social issue rather than read up on it and debate it in a respectable, formal, and intellectual manner. I came across this photo, and every troll should read it.
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