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by YeGoblynQueenne 1420 days ago
The author is calling everyone who doesn't agree with him about Faulconer's notability a "troll" (and more times than one in the article).

>> In the spirit of Wikipedia procedures and reliable source documents, I want to add a few endnotes to this article.

>> TROLLS (Par. 3): Here’s my conversation with Faulconer on the use of this word:

>> Ted: People may question the suitability of the word trolls here—some of these trolls are Wikipedia editors >> Bruce: When they act in this way, they behave like trolls. So it’s a fair word. >> Ted: Yes, that’s my considered judgment too.

That's not a "considered judgement". That's just a flame. Very disappointing.

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It’s a fun, relevant metaphor. Some folks live under a bridge and have nothing to do but to harass travelers. Trolls don’t own the bridge and they certainly shouldn’t be demanding tolls and taxes. But their position has stunted their minds and twisted their hearts.

They’ve spent too much time wallowing in the unreal realm of the internet; they fear the light of day. If people were to shine a light on them, they’d die of embarrassment.