On discussion forums, a troll is:
A) another way to describe a 'sock puppet.'
B) someone caught using ALL CAPS in a forum post.
C) a new forum user.
D) a person who uses a misleading avatar.
E) someone who attacks or personally insults other users.

Question

On discussion forums, a troll is:
A) another way to describe a 'sock puppet.'
B) someone caught using ALL CAPS in a forum post.
C) a new forum user.
D) a person who uses a misleading avatar.
E) someone who attacks or personally insults other users.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A troll is someone who purposefully attacks or personally insults other users in a discussion forum, often just to provoke a reaction or create chaos. This behavior is disruptive and can be harmful to the overall community of the forum.

On Discussion Forums, a Troll Is