Trolls on ECF?

[Bassnorma]

My Name is Papaw, and I am a Troll.

I didn't start out to be a Troll. But I can remember the first time I posted (and ClassWife edited me) on the ECF. It seemed so new, so exciting...
I kept going back for more ECF. I seemed to spend more and more time there. My wife began to complain about the amount of time I spend on the Computer, but I really didn't listen. It seemed harmless at first, it really did....
So what if someone knew more about Whole tobacco Alkaloids, or Regulated mods. I was enjoying myself, without harming anyone. Arrogance can always be made to look like stupidity, with the right amount of brevity added. I was just having fun....
Then I met 'HIM'. Or 'It'. Or 'The One whose Name cannot be Mentioned' The TRUE Australian Devil, whose unisex avatar was enough to throw you off anyways, let alone what "It" posted. Long nights of 'It' trolling the entire ECF, followed by long mornings of Moderators undoing the Havoc created by The One whose Name cannot be Mentioned. I'll never be that bad, no way I could ever be that bad.....
Yea, right. Try referring to an ECF approved Vendor as "I guess 'Convict' doesn't look good on a Resume." and see how far that will bet you.
Try having a Moderator threaten to shut down the thread you happen to be enjoying at the time.....
I KNOW my juices taste better because I'M the One who is Vaping Them !!! and if you won't listen to me, I'll just have to put you in your place!
I KNOW my equipment is Superior to that piddling little excuse you call a Mod, and I will have to Enlighten You !


That was then, this is now. I have found a better way, with the help of ECF Moderators. I an truly blessed today with ECF.
Join with me, Brothers and Sisters, as we of Trolls Anonymous continue to live better, more productive Lives !

I would have never known Papaw...you are so lovable!

 

[supertrunker]

I'm guessing you found a dual coil setup you like Paw?

T

 

[PapawBrett]

I'm guessing you found a dual coil setup you like Paw?

T

Close. Twin 1.6 (0.8) coils and Rayon wicking.

 

[PapawBrett]

You earned it, you keep it.

Just avoid clicking on your Infractions tab. Nobody else can see it.

There is an Infractions Tab ?!? Do I even want to see that ?

 

[classwife]

PapawBrett...
















You're just precious !

 

[eyerhere]

I hate getting old.

I am not old. I am steeped

 

[supertrunker]

Not baaad!

But in the spirit of the thread rayon is man made and chemically treated cellulose. I have socks made from it, so it's definitely safe to vape.

T

 

[Bassnorma]

Not baaad!

But in the spirit of the thread rayon is man made and chemically treated cellulose. I have socks made from it, so it's definitely safe to vape.

T

LMAO..."Can I vape your socks?" lol sorry could not resist!

 

[No ash More Cash]

What are ANTZ trolls?

I was thinking the same thing

 

[AndriaD]

Yup, the moderators here are a good group. It's true that moderators or ECF moderation cannot be criticized in the open forum, but if you have a problem with a moderator, you can discuss it in private with them.

I agree; I was just thinking yesterday about the job description to new moderators: "you have to be firm, but nice, to a whole bunch of folks from all over the world who are in some stage of quitting smoking, with all the attendant derangement that accompanies quitting smoking. As well as a lot of folks who may be interested, but are convinced that they can never quit smoking, and if they do, it MUST be just like a cigarette in every regard, and who feel that anyone who disagrees with them is just stupid. And then of course there are always going to be those who are convinced they know everything about everything. But you have to be firm, but NICE, to all of them." Not a job *I* would want!

Andria

 

[PapawBrett]

Not baaad!

But in the spirit of the thread rayon is man made and chemically treated cellulose. I have socks made from it, so it's definitely safe to vape.

T

Cellulose ? Isn't that the stuff Surgeons use when a Woman wants larger, firmer.....








(wait, is that comment troll-like ? I just relapsed !)

 

[Bassnorma]

I was thinking the same thing

Anti- ecig people...the people would advocate the elimination of our technology...

"ANTZ : anti-nicotine and tobacco zealots. Generally, persons employed within the tobacco control industry, and typically funded by the pharmaceutical industry (either directly or indirectly). Zealots are blind to the facts, and these particular ones hate the tobacco industry so much that many have lost sight of the original aim of tobacco control, which was probably to reduce the burden of disease and death caused by smoking. They have changed into a movement that seeks to ban any form of consumer nicotine product and are the public voice of opposition to THR; which, perversely, means that in practice they work to protect the status quo and therefore to protect cigarette sales. None appear able to see the obvious, which is that they are now working for big tobacco and big pharma to maintain death and disease at its current levels. Pharma (principally) recognises its debt to their dumb proponents by funding them directly if they will accept the money, or indirectly if they won't (via the universities and organisations they work for).
Origin: ANTZ was derived by Kristin @CASAA from the common usage within the e-cigarette community of the slang term 'the antis'."

from a good reference on political terms....

and a good reference on technical terms....Vaping Terminology

 

[Robino1]

My Name is Papaw, and I am a Troll.

I didn't start out to be a Troll. But I can remember the first time I posted (and ClassWife edited me) on the ECF. It seemed so new, so exciting...
I kept going back for more ECF. I seemed to spend more and more time there. My wife began to complain about the amount of time I spend on the Computer, but I really didn't listen. It seemed harmless at first, it really did....
So what if someone knew more about Whole Tobacco Alkaloids, or Regulated Mods. I was enjoying myself, without harming anyone. Arrogance can always be made to look like stupidity, with the right amount of brevity added. I was just having fun....
Then I met 'HIM'. Or 'It'. Or 'The One whose Name cannot be Mentioned' The TRUE Australian Devil, whose unisex avatar was enough to throw you off anyways, let alone what "It" posted. Long nights of 'It' trolling the entire ECF, followed by long mornings of Moderators undoing the Havoc created by The One whose Name cannot be Mentioned. I'll never be that bad, no way I could ever be that bad.....
Yea, right. Try referring to an ECF approved Vendor as "I guess 'Convict' doesn't look good on a Resume." and see how far that will bet you.
Try having a Moderator threaten to shut down the thread you happen to be enjoying at the time.....
I KNOW my juices taste better because I'M the One who is Vaping Them !!! and if you won't listen to me, I'll just have to put you in your place!
I KNOW my equipment is Superior to that piddling little excuse you call a Mod, and I will have to Enlighten You !


That was then, this is now. I have found a better way, with the help of ECF Moderators. I an truly blessed today with ECF.
Join with me, Brothers and Sisters, as we of Trolls Anonymous continue to live better, more productive Lives !

I love you Papaw!

Man...those were some good times Kept the forum hopping for a while I don't think I've ever seen so many posts show then get deleted so quickly. Mods running around everywhere..... whoooooooo weeeeee
I think it was during that time that I got the idea of applying. I wanted to help them and the most I could do was sit back and watch in awe at the speed and the efficiency that they dealt with the madness.

 

[Robino1]

I was thinking the same thing

Anti- ecig people...the people would advocate the elimination of our technology...

"ANTZ : anti-nicotine and tobacco zealots. Generally, persons employed within the tobacco control industry, and typically funded by the pharmaceutical industry (either directly or indirectly). Zealots are blind to the facts, and these particular ones hate the tobacco industry so much that many have lost sight of the original aim of tobacco control, which was probably to reduce the burden of disease and death caused by smoking. They have changed into a movement that seeks to ban any form of consumer nicotine product and are the public voice of opposition to THR; which, perversely, means that in practice they work to protect the status quo and therefore to protect cigarette sales. None appear able to see the obvious, which is that they are now working for big tobacco and big pharma to maintain death and disease at its current levels. Pharma (principally) recognises its debt to their dumb proponents by funding them directly if they will accept the money, or indirectly if they won't (via the universities and organisations they work for).
Origin: ANTZ was derived by Kristin @CASAA from the common usage within the e-cigarette community of the slang term 'the antis'."

from a good reference on political terms....

and a good reference on technical terms....Vaping Terminology

^^^What she said ^^^

 

[Dusty_D]

Hey handsome. You keeping the rebel ECFers in line?

I hope my photo there isn't showing too much skin.

Never enough for me, but then you already know that!

 

[Davey59]

I am not old. I am steeped

" I am not old, I am retro! " Davey

 

[AndriaD]

Geez...so now I know that I am on your ignore list Andria....

ROFL!!! It is SOOOO not you!

Andria

 

[FlamingoTutu]

I'm of the belief that proper trolling is an art form. I'm pretty good at it myself as I like to troll ultra right wing forums, ultra right wing BlogTalk Radio shows and anything else that might live on the internet under the guise of racism or xenophobia (Second Life is one of my favourite hunting grounds). First and foremost, I'm a decent guy (or I try to be), a husband, dad, son, friend and vaper. I like to come to ECF to chill and share stories and tips with like-minded people and I haven't seen much in the way of troll activity in my time spent here; at least not to a decent level of trolling that I would pay attention to.

With all things internet these days, the word "troll" is now used incorrectly. Someone says something that other people dislike? Troll. Call someone out for making other people feel uncomfortable? The accuser becomes the troll. Disagree with someone during a discussion? You're now a troll. I've seen some amazing trolling that's caused online communities to collapse in on themselves with a few sentences and most of the "trolling" accusations I see being pinged around these days are just weak. In my humble opinion, only.

If you guys would like a laugh, look up YouTube for "Estaban Winsmore" and other Second Life trolling. It's amazing just how crafty and even classy some trolls can be.

I think this whole thing started because DC2 innocently wander into a thread a patiently tried to do the right thing. He got wound up in a nifty, compact little ball and slam-dunked out the window. He wasn't the first and won't be the last. You are correct though in that there is very little real trolling going on around ECF. Very refreshing.

 

[PapawBrett]

If anyone comments on your age, just tell 'em "You don't see too many Fools grow Old."

 

[JerryRM]

I agree; I was just thinking yesterday about the job description to new moderators: "you have to be firm, but nice, to a whole bunch of folks from all over the world who are in some stage of quitting smoking, with all the attendant derangement that accompanies quitting smoking. As well as a lot of folks who may be interested, but are convinced that they can never quit smoking, and if they do, it MUST be just like a cigarette in every regard, and who feel that anyone who disagrees with them is just stupid. And then of course there are always going to be those who are convinced they know everything about everything. But you have to be firm, but NICE, to all of them." Not a job *I* would want!

Andria

Me neither, Andria. ECF is a top quality forum, very well managed and with great members, for the most part. If they ever allowed me to become a moderator, I could/would bring this forum down in no time.

As Groucho Marx once said; "I would never join a club that would allow me to be a member".