Trolling is a forum of harassment and bloggers trolling attempting to drive traffic to their blogs is on the rise.
Wil Wheaton’s post “On the Rise of Trolls” takes a good look at how far some bloggers will go to attract traffic.
Wil states ”
Bloggers who stir up controversy where there is none, or intentionally attack other bloggers for the sake of generating traffic to their blog are just like UseNet trolls and should be plonked accordingly.”
A couple of bloggers I know are doing just that. I have no problem with controversial opinions, but freedom does not give anyone the right to come to my blog and attack me.
These bloggers are stirring up controversy for the sake of trying to bait me into a flame war. It is always the same innuendos, and baiting, followed by threats of exposure.
I guess whatever is good for the ratings. Everyone loves a reality TV show even if it is staged and full of lies.
One blogger is even using my name ‘Rose DesRochers‘ as a tag to gain Technorati ranking. I guess mentioning people with ’stalkers’ by name is some trick in getting Technorati traffic. He is a proud traffic whore, so this stunt of his does not surprise me any. According to WordTracker “Rose DesRochers the bitch gets more searches then Rose DesRochers. He should have used that phrase.
To be honest I really think the suggestion to “Mention people with ’stalkers’ by name” stinks. It is no fun being harassed online and one should not use it as a ploy to gain ranking.
But that’s just my opinion.
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11 responses so far ↓
Wrote: Aug 15, 2007 at 11:31 am
Rose… That is terrible. I wish there was some kind of Internet Police that could write a “restraining order”.
Wrote: Aug 15, 2007 at 5:04 pm
I’ve written about this over the years and it irritates me to no end. Luckily, after a lot of stink last year, it seems to be a bit less this year – so you would think.
In truth, the trolls are getting smarter so it’s harder to pick them out, but they are still at work. Good reminder to beware, Rose. Thanks!
Wrote: Aug 15, 2007 at 11:11 pm
Carl, because people are able to post material anonymously, defamation is becoming a huge problem. However these Bloggers are not above the law. You may find this article interesting.
Laws in Cyberspace
Wrote: Aug 15, 2007 at 11:46 pm
People can be a pain at times, but then you know that.
Wrote: Aug 16, 2007 at 5:41 am
I guess I’ve been lucky that no one cares enough to harass me (with the exception of a racist/bestiality – driven piece on my MySpace space.)
I think it’s just the coarseness of the culture generally, as exhibited on talk radio and some of the afternoon talk shows.
Sad.
Wrote: Aug 16, 2007 at 8:34 pm
There is a whole underworld in the blogging world that will do anything for traffic and sales, thanks for Wil’s link, it was an eyeopener, plus it brings back memories of the 80’s and star trek
Wrote: Aug 17, 2007 at 2:15 am
I really would hate for that to happen to me – I haven’t had any harasing commentators atm but if I ever get one they are in for a rough ride from me.
Wrote: Aug 18, 2007 at 12:08 am
This is terrible my friend you have went through so much crap and you don’t deserve to be put through this I’m here for you ((HUGS))
Wrote: Aug 19, 2007 at 6:10 pm
Just ignore them or reply to them without a link back.
Wrote: Aug 19, 2007 at 6:41 pm
So these are people who actually write something on their own site, attacking another blogger or site? All just to get traffic? I guess the more successful, well known, or respected a person you attack, the better the results.
So…. In a strange sort of way, I guess you could be flattered that these sad people take the time to attack you!
Wrote: Aug 24, 2007 at 4:00 am
That’s awful. I’d hate that to happen to me.
If people attack you on your own blog, you can block their i.p address to prevent them coming on again. You can do it from your server/hosting control pannel
Other than that, try not to worry too much, when people come to this blog, they will be able to tell your not the same persons traigh away.