I can forgot the warning, if the etiquette rule is added to prohibit this form of behavior. While some would laugh at the definition of Troll, as I posted earlier, I find Mark's behavior relevant to the definition and unacceptable for this list. While I can accept Mark's voice, I cannot accept the method in which he chooses to 'share' his voice. It is as annoying as someone having a full-voice conversation on an elevator with someone over a wireless phone.
Alberto, I do find his irrelevant posting of his casual thoughts without context or reference to be offensive. Let's revisit the definition: >troll >The well-constructed troll is a post that induces lots of newbies and flamers to make themselves look even more clueless >than they already do, while subtly conveying to the more savvy and experienced that it is in fact a deliberate troll. So far, I have counted at least 4 people who have responded back to Mark with huge question marks. They appear clueless to Mark's posting style, context, language and manner for the posting. This in itself may not be considered flamelike, but is a rude way to communicate. The fact that multiple messages have revolved around this fact, clearly follows the pattern of trolling. > If you don't fall for the joke, you get to be in on it. See also YHBT. 2. n. An individual who chronically trolls in sense >1; regularly posts specious arguments, flames or personal attacks to a newsgroup, discussion list, or in email for no other >purpose than to annoy someone or disrupt a discussion. Trolls are recognizable by the fact that they have no real interest >>in learning about the topic at hand - they simply want to utter flame bait. I see Mark doing this. Does anyone else? Why do I feel that Mark is more concerned about appearing like a troll, than actually interacting with the group, except to appear crazed. > Like the ugly creatures they are named after, they exhibit no redeeming characteristics, and as such, they are recognized >as a lower form of life on the net, as in, "Oh, ignore him, he's just a troll." Compare kook. Yes, a number of people have called him a Kook. All I am asking is to have an additional rule added to thethe Etiquette book to prohibit Trolling and Kooks. This is unlike me, but I feel strongly about this. Some of you say, Just Killfile him. Frankly I don't want that. I want to hear what Mark has to say. I don't want to feel that because don't know what the fuck he is talking about, I am an idiot (trolled). Nerd From Hell
