trollning
Trollning, often shortened to trolling, is a form of online behavior characterized by the deliberate provocation of an audience into an emotional response, often for the troll's own amusement or to disrupt conversation. This disruption can take many forms, including posting inflammatory or off-topic messages in an online community, such as a forum, chat room, or blog. The goal is typically not to engage in genuine discussion but to elicit a reaction, such as anger, frustration, or offense.
The term originated from Usenet and early internet culture, with the name evoking the image of a
While some trolling can be relatively harmless, intended as a form of online mischief, it can also