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Re:The concept of an internet "troll" makes little sense if ... by joeguilmette on Monday October 15, 2007 @05:31PM (#68231)
to troll is inherently negative. regardless of their intentions, if they aren't bringing a discussion to a bad place, then they aren't trolling.

i don't quite see how someone could be a "good troll"; if they are being voted up then at least some users feel that they are contributing to the discussion.

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