En Internet[1] lingo, a troll is a term that carries diverse interpretations. It typically identifies individuals who participate in disruptive online activities, including off-topic discussions, harassment, disseminating false information, hate speech, or political militantisme[2]. The Trollface image is frequently used to represent such behaviors in the digital realm. The origin of trolling traces back to ancient Scandinavian folklore and military settings, with varying perceptions across different cultures. Handling trolls can be intricate, with tactics varying from disregarding them to direct interaction, based on personal choices and the situation. Studies in media and psychology suggest that trolls might not genuinely uphold the contentious opinions they articulate, and some might display characteristics like sadism. The notion of trolling has progressed over time, from early episodes akin to flaming to a more comprehensive definition in the present day. It can be classified into distinct kinds such as playtime, tactical, strategic, and domination trolling.
En slang, a troll is a person who posts deliberately offensive or provocative messages online (such as in médias sociaux, a newsgroup, a forum, a chat room, un online video game) or who performs similar behaviors in real life. The methods and motivations of trolls can range from benign to sadistic. These messages can be inflammatory, insincere, digressive, extraneousou off-topic, and may have the intent of provoking others into displaying emotional responses, or manipulating others' perception, thus acting as a bully ou un provocateur. The behavior is typically for the troll's amusement, or to achieve a specific result such as disrupting a rival's online activities or purposefully causing confusion or harm to other people. Trolling behaviors involve tactical aggression to incite emotional responses, which can adversely affect the target's well-being.
In this context, both the noun and the verb forms of "troll" are frequently associated with Internet discourse. Media attention in recent years has equated trolling with online harassment. The Courier-Mail et The Today Show have used "troll" to mean "a person who defaces Internet tribute sites with the aim of causing grief to families". In addition, depictions of trolling have been included in popular fictional works, such as the HBO television program The Newsroom, in which a main character encounters harassing persons online and tries to infiltrate their circles by posting negative sexual comments.
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