Author Topic: Troll Appreciation Thread (I'm not kidding) (Read 7568 times)

YaadPyar · « **on:** April 02, 2006, 01:21:35 pm »

We know the havoc wreaked by the trolls, but we have them to thank for a few things:

1. Binding us together as a tightly knit community
3. Reminding all of us what BBM, this community and its members have come to mean to us personally
2. Getting us to work diligently and cooperatively to first combat them, and then look for solutions
3. Motivating us to find a better home for this community

I was content with IMDb's system for a long time, but seeing what Phillip and John have created, it surpasses my hopes in every way. If the trolls hadn't created so much chaos, we'd still be missing this wonderful site and the chance to get to know Phillip and all the others here.

I'm delighted every time I see his posts - that he cares so much and is one of us and here with us...that he cares as much as we do about BBM and continuing this conversation, and that he's actually got the resources and motivation to continually respond to members and continually improve this site.

So thanks to the silly trolls who thought that they destroyed something, but instead motivated an even more wonderful creation to emerge.

TheStudDuck · « **Reply #1 on:** April 02, 2006, 01:29:44 pm »

Hehehe... man, I love it when things like that backfire so badly for them.

I'd like to send a "thank you" out to them for making me realize how good of a person I am. There are some days where I feel like maybe I'm not the best person that I can be... that I'm not doing enough good deeds or something like that. Where I feel like maybe I'm not reaching the my potential for goodness. But these people make me realize that I'm doing the best that I can and even on those days when I fall short, I'm still not at their level and I'm still a very good person -- and that makes me feel wonderful.

To know that I will never sink to their level... to know that I'm trying my best and even when I don't meet my expectations, I'm still doing well... that is something that I am so grateful for. So thank you, my dearly departed trolls. Thank you ever so much.

fernly · « **Reply #2 on:** April 02, 2006, 01:32:02 pm »

Celeste,
I'd been thinking the same thing.
And also,
thanks to the trolls for some other benefits....
I learned what the right-click button on a mouse is for, how to save threads, and got to see (still working on reading them all) so many wonderful threads I missed before.
(and another thanks to them trollies - with this post, I've got up to Jr. Ranch Hand, yee haw)

henrypie · « **Reply #3 on:** April 02, 2006, 04:29:40 pm »

I hadn't quite thought of it that way, and I thank you, Celeste.

Chanterais · « **Reply #4 on:** April 02, 2006, 04:58:15 pm »

Quote from: TheStudDuck on April 02, 2006, 01:29:44 pm

I'd like to send a "thank you" out to them for making me realize how good of a person I am. There are some days where I feel like maybe I'm not the best person that I can be... that I'm not doing enough good deeds or something like that. Where I feel like maybe I'm not reaching the my potential for goodness. But these people make me realize that I'm doing the best that I can and even on those days when I fall short, I'm still not at their level and I'm still a very good person -- and that makes me feel wonderful.

To know that I will never sink to their level... to know that I'm trying my best and even when I don't meet my expectations, I'm still doing well... that is something that I am so grateful for. So thank you, my dearly departed trolls. Thank you ever so much.

David, that is hilarious, and painfully true. I worry a great deal about being a good person (Atheist's Guilt), and it wrenches my heart to think of all the people I should have been kinder to. But witnessing the troll attacks made me feel quite cheerful about my own inadequacies. I'm not perfect, but at least I don't go out of my way to be cruel to other human beings.

Also, and I'm a little bit reluctant to admit this, given the strength of anger against the trolls, but I really do feel genuine pity for them. They must be desperately unhappy people. We may have to live with their sustained attacks, but at least we have a warm and genial community to support us here, and people who love us in the real world. Foxinator and his ilk must be deeply envious of that, though they would never confess to it. They may band together for raiding parties, but I don't think they're terribly nourishing relationships.

I just can't imagine having to live with that kind of gnawing anger at the world. Really, I feel dreadfully sorry for them.

monimm18 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 02, 2006, 05:11:03 pm »

Yep, those damned trolls are useful alright, just like maggots. They're cleaning the OB of old posts and, as much as my heart bled to see so many great posts disappear, at least now the newbies can vent, gush and dissect the film anew, and not be shut up because it's all been said before. Thanks to those trolls (ih! I never thought I'd say that...), the board is staying alive and ready for the new generation of DVD viewers. We should post our old thoughts again in the threads opened by newcomers, or open the old threads again for new comments, don't you think? Although I know there's a big chance new threads would be destroyed too, but, what the heck...

EnnisDelMar · « **Reply #6 on:** April 02, 2006, 05:27:42 pm »

Will they ever get tired of spending their days reporting posts?

dmmb_Mandy · « **Reply #7 on:** April 02, 2006, 05:45:34 pm »

All of your posts regarding those awful trolls are very true.

Back on IMdB, I posted "What I've learned here at CT", which I think has been deleted, but I saved it, and 2 of my points relate directly to the trolls and how they have taught me some things:

1 - That when/if I ever have kids, I must be sure to pay a lot of attention to them and make sure they're loved so that they won't resort to trolling to fill some emotional void.
2 - How to handle frustrating & tough situations calmy.

Ellemeno · « **Reply #8 on:** April 02, 2006, 05:49:26 pm »

When God closes a door, he opens a window. (Like Ennis in Jack's childhood room.)

Every cloud has a silver lining. (Like the ones that brought hail, and made them have to go back in that tent together.)

I want to write "Ode to the Troll," but don't have time. Gots to jump in the shower and head to the movie!

vkm91941 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 02, 2006, 06:44:49 pm »

Everyone's words are so true. Trollz are usually hit and run artists, they incite and then sit back and enjoy the havoc they create. One of the reasons they have banded together and sustained their attacks on the PT and BBM boards is because we are a community and we stood firm against them. We did not provide them with the attention and entertainment they are so DESPERATE for. We did not scream and wail and gnash our teeth for their satisfaction. Instead once the initial panic subsided we came together in fellowship and fought back!

They only made us stronger and that infuriates them. God Bless their little fugly hearts.

newyearsday · « **Reply #10 on:** April 02, 2006, 07:02:06 pm »

What everyone has said rings very true. I have been feeling rather grateful to them too. now we know that many of our threads, b/c we saved the best, are never going to be gone forever! we have them saved and can re post them here or there.

Sometimes I miss the simplicity of the IMDb board, the familiarity of it, the fonts being bigger, etc, but I think I will get used to this intime, and I already love some features (like knowing who is online looking at the same thread, and if someone's posted while I've been replying).

And I do hope that they grow up to be happier and more productive people than they are now. I really do. I pray for the right people to come their way and the right lessons to teach them how to be better people than they are currently acting like. They will get tired of it all, I hope.

YaadPyar · « **Reply #11 on:** April 16, 2006, 10:12:37 pm »

Just resurrecting this to post the below image. Tooooooo funny and pretty sad too.

Brown Eyes · « **Reply #12 on:** April 16, 2006, 10:20:47 pm »

Are there any good and loyal posters over on the old big board who should be rescued before too long? Are people like Casey and Joyce on bettermost? I'm showing my newbie-ness here. But, I was wondering if there are people who should be thrown a life-raft.

cheers
Amanda

YaadPyar · « **Reply #13 on:** April 16, 2006, 10:27:58 pm »

Casey has joined but doesn't post much here. Don't know about Joyce...anyone else know?

JennyC · « **Reply #14 on:** April 16, 2006, 10:29:21 pm »

I have already extended my troll appreciation on the other troll eyewitness thread. Guess I have to say thank you again here.

I thank Foxinator for stalking me, impersonating me, and attacking me on IMDb. Without him, it will be hard to gain people's trust and finally reconnect with Chez Tremblay. That's how a series of unfortunate events ended nicely.

YaadPyar · « **Reply #15 on:** April 16, 2006, 10:45:37 pm »

There are currently 56 threads (under 350 posts) on the PT board at IMDb. R.I.P.

Sheyne · « **Reply #16 on:** April 16, 2006, 10:51:16 pm »

God bless all of you for these sentiments. I echo them all.

Poor trolls. I think of the wonderful bonds forged here and the sense of community many of us feel being part of a terrific group. If those miserable little scarred-hearts had ANY idea of the part they played in it.... hmm.. can't help but feel they'd hang up their keyboards and venture out for some sunshine..

Then again, that may be blatant wishful thinking on my part.. lol

vkm91941 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 17, 2006, 12:20:28 am »

Today
I am thanking heaven

For Foxinator, #8 in his current incarnation,

for having my account cleared. He doesn't realize his good deed

But he did me a great favor in that he allowed me to hang up my troll-slaying gear and pass the sword onto a new generation who will draw their own line in the sand and say no more when the time is right for them.

Now I can get a new IMDb account and can go my merry way in anonimity and blessed peace once more. And I have this lovely place and all my friends here to chat with about my obession, uhm I mean hobby

of Brokeback Mountain and all things Heath and Jake.

Brown Eyes · « **Reply #18 on:** April 17, 2006, 11:44:43 pm »

I contacted Joyce. She said she just recently registered here.... I've not seen her post yet. I felt like the author of the Summary/REMARKABLE thread just had to be part of this board.

I keep feeling like the old board is a sinking ship and we need to rescue friends... but in reality a lot of the good threads are still there. It's so cute to see newbies ask the same old questions and discover the same little things that have been circulating in the classic threads for months.

Pipedream · « **Reply #19 on:** April 18, 2006, 01:50:54 am »

Quote from: atz75 on April 17, 2006, 11:44:43 pm

I contacted Joyce. She said she just recently registered here.... I've not seen her post yet. I felt like the author of the Summary/REMARKABLE thread just had to be part of this board.

I keep feeling like the old board is a sinking ship and we need to rescue friends... but in reality a lot of the good threads are still there. It's so cute to see newbies ask the same old questions and discover the same little things that have been circulating in the classic threads for months.

You are right, Amanda! There are still a lot of good discussions going on on the IMDB-board, and a lot of very decent people are still there. I don't know much about the inviting-over-rituals of BetterMost, but I just thought of a couple of users that I think should be told about this place:

artsybaebe
atackkel
RukiaCromwell
nedrazeall
terryhall2
catglith
mars nr1
ddmaul
MattGuyOR
wontingwitch

Of course, it's possible that some of them are here already and go by different user names. I don't know.
Has anybody invited them already?

Shuggy · « **Reply #20 on:** April 18, 2006, 05:04:44 am »

I invited MattGuyOR. Should we invite David-Indiana?

Brown Eyes · « **Reply #21 on:** April 18, 2006, 09:15:04 am »

Joyce is the first person I've invited. I was super discreet about it and stressed the secret nature of this board to her. Of course, I never mentioned the archives at all. That seems very important. I figure she's certainly demonstrated that she's trustworthy.

I'm not sure what the "inviting rituals" are (it would be nice to have this spelled out), but I think being very cautious is key.

Ray · « **Reply #22 on:** April 18, 2006, 09:54:14 am »

I don't invite anyone! My judgement has been proven SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO flawed that I would invite Osama to a christening thinking he would get it and bring a meaningful gift. I will, in true Libran spirit, leave it up to more discerning folk! I will just enjoy whom ever you invite!

joyce023 · « **Reply #23 on:** May 01, 2006, 12:56:51 pm »

Another IMDB refugee coming...finally

Seriously, I have been so tired of saving threads $:-\$

Joyce

Brown Eyes · « **Reply #24 on:** May 01, 2006, 01:40:39 pm »

Yeehaw! Nice to see you here Joyce!
cheers!
Amanda

(amandazehnder on imdb)

YaadPyar · « **Reply #25 on:** May 01, 2006, 03:00:36 pm »

Hi Joyce -

Did you see the link to the archive? It's on p. 1 or 2 of the posts here - amazing stuff, and they're still working on refining it!

Welcome. Nice to take a deep breath and realax, hunh? No trolls lurking here.

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Author Topic: Troll Appreciation Thread (I'm not kidding) (Read 7568 times)

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