TROLL

Evaluation and Standarisation of an Argument

Evaluation and Standarisation of an Argument

Introduction

Troll meaning was different as we used to know before when we were kids, but as the world is changing the word has also changed. When we were kids we knew troll as a big scary, hairy character in our story books or cartoons but trolls our different now to most people, someone who speaks abusive and foul things, relentlessly attacking someone they have taken against online. ''Troll'' is a word used for those who stir up trouble in cyberspace which goes back nearly 20 years from now. And these social media sites have increased the risk of troll, since it's easier to connect with the people you know or you may not know. Problems like threats, abusive foul language and controversies for celebrities or public have increasing due to these daily life activities. But there has to be a way to get control of the people who are creating it (Wright, 2012).

Discussion

Hidden trolls

Political trolls are becoming a matter of concerns and this issue is spreading very easily, since everything is done on the internet. The trolls are using social media as their grounds, which is the easiest way. This activity is done anonymously because they don't want their real name to show they break the laws by hiding their identities. And stop them is just impossible. These trolls are mainly focusing on football players, celebrities, and general public, but before this one thing needs to make sure of, that is if these are politicians who are supporting them to increase internet trolls. Posting Controversial things on the internet and the more people following it or discussing over it, they think that there task is successful because that's what their aim was. But then the second thought is that politician cannot do these activities since they are not allowed to break any laws.

How are trolls harmful?

The most important point in trolling is to convince the victim to believe in whatever they say no matter how harmful or abusive it could get. Twitter is an open blog, where everybody is capable of giving their own opinions and thoughts freely not being aware of the adverse affects on someone or something. So any troll posted gets hype and people start commenting and believing it and it becomes a controversial factor or a problem for someone.

Avoiding trolls

Whenever something is created there are always two sides to it either get totally involved in it or stay away from it. Since the social media is too strong and the internet is making it easier and faster to spread there are certain ways to get away from it. Since this is becoming issues of great concern and many people and lives are being affected because of it.

First is being aware of the problem, if the victim is not aware of it, they cannot do anything about it. One has to keep a close eye on all the social media activities going on, just like ...