What Does troll Mean
Troll is a Norwegian term that mentions a mythological creature . In our language , the correct spelling of the word is troll , with a single L , as accepted by the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) .
According to Scandinavian folklore , a troll is a being that lives in caves and wooded regions. Their appearance varies depending on the story : there are stories that mention trolls as evil giants , while others define them as humanoids who kidnapped children.
For JRR Tolkien (creator of "The Lord of the Rings" ), a troll was a gigantic creature of great strength and little intelligence. J. K Rowling also thought of trolls as oversized beasts in the "Harry Potter" saga .
In the same way, throughout the history of cinema, television or literature, the figure of the troll has been very recurrent. Thus, for example, in the cartoon series "David, the gnome" the trolls were precisely the toughest and most feared enemies the protagonist had.
Likewise, in the mythical novel "The endless story", by Michael Ende, which was later brought to the big screen, the trolls were important figures that, in this case, had the shape of a tree.
It should also be noted that in music the figure of the troll is very important. More specifically, it is in the field of the rock and heavy genre since, in both cases, there is a special admiration and predilection for Norse mythology. Thus, for example, we can highlight the existence of the Finnish group Finntroll that practices what has been called troll metal.
In the field of video games, we must highlight the existence of "The Troll's Tale". It is a free online game where the protagonist, a unique goblin, carries out an adventure with the clear objective of finding trolls on his way.
A troll doll or troll on the other hand, is a toy that was popular a few decades ago. The main characteristic of these dolls is their hair , combed upwards and of very striking colors.
In the field of computing , a troll is a user who is dedicated to publishing offensive or fallacious content on the Internet , with the intention of generating a negative climate in a virtual community or of distorting reality. The concept is also used to name false identities that are used on the network to spread erroneous information anonymously.
Trolls of this type can be found circulating on the Internet in many spaces. This can be found on wikis, forums, online multiplayer games, weblogs or newsgroups, for example. The usual thing is that they are those of two types: those that seek attention and those of a single blow.
A political party, for example, can create hundreds of trolls to publish false complaints about another group, trying to spread the false message on the Internet to discredit the opposition group.
The Internet troll seems to take special pleasure in offending other users and initiating absurd discussions, for no apparent reason. While in certain areas their actions can be simply annoying and, in the best of cases, funny , in others it can cause deep psychological wounds due to their comments, generally lacking in tact.
Given the problems they usually generate, many people seem not to understand why this nefarious figure cannot be eradicated once and for all ; the explanation, on the other hand, revolves around the relative anonymity that the Internet provides us. A troll has no intention of reasoning; He does not want to come to terms with others, nor does he feel guilty about the consequences of his attacks. The reason for its existence is simply and simply to hinder the communication of others .
The figure of the troll can go unnoticed by many people, especially those who have been browsing the Internet since its inception, but the most vulnerable individuals can live experiences close to harassment. In the case of forums , for example, the incessant discussions triggered by a troll can lead some users to unsubscribe and others to decide not to register.
As if this were not enough, the tense climate that a troll creates is contagious: little by little, more users who used to enjoy their interactions on the Internet become more cautious when initiating an exchange, for fear of falling into the clutches of one of these annoying beings; Similarly, a simple dissenting response can spark a violent attitude if it appears to be coming from a troll.
¿Qué se debe hacer cuando se detecta la presencia de un troll? Sencillamente, advertir al resto de los usuarios y pedirles que no le dirijan la palabra y que no hagan caso de sus intentos por exasperarlos. ¿Qué se debe evitar? Intentar razonar con ellos; no importa nuestra amabilidad o nuestra paciencia, ya que ellos juegan un rol fijo, no son personas de mal humor que tarde o temprano se calmarán, sino entidades que sólo responden de mala manera y provocan a los demás.