WTF! ExRat A Troll? The Lunatics Are Taking Over The Asylum

69 replies
There have been a few threads recently regarding ungrateful people and the deterioration of quality on the WF.

Now we have reached the nadir.

In this thread

http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...tml#post927456

Warrior Kanus comments on ExRat's posts.

Originally Posted by kanus View Post

Everywhere I go, this guy is trolling.
WTF is that guy taking?

Sadly, I notice this more and more.

If you question people's "facts" you are a trouble maker or a troll. It doesn't matter if your reply is in-depth, logical and full of factual evidence.

THIS IS A FORUM!!

Forums are where you DISCUSS things and learn HOW to improve your writing and thinking skills by engaging with some brilliant minds.

If you make a post that sucks or is full of logical holes you have two choices:

1. Get defensive, whine/shout/stamp your foot and take your ball home.

2. Learn from it and become a better person.

One little tip to avoid your "facts" being ripped to shreds.

Use the words "may" or "could" more often. Instead of stating something as a universal truth based on one tiny observation, modify it with "may" or "could", or even turn it into a question.

So,

"Article marketing doesn't work!"

becomes

"I think I may be doing article marketing the wrong way"

or

"Am I doing article marketing the right way?"

The first version might get you more eyeballs but ask yourself which one will get you more help from article experts like Steven W, Allen Graves, TimG and Dean Shainin.

Martin
#asylum #exrat #lunatics #taking #troll #wtf
  • Profile picture of the author Kevin Riley
    LOL, Roger was a Rat ... then an Ex-Rat ... now a Troll ... what will tomorrow bring?
    Signature
    Kevin Riley, long-time Warrior living in Osaka, Japan

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929213].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Kevin Riley
      Wait a minute! Martin, you must be a Troll for bringing this up.

      And I'm a Troll for even posting here.

      Bye, I'm off to go sit under a bridge.
      Signature
      Kevin Riley, long-time Warrior living in Osaka, Japan

      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929217].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author Kevin Riley
        Pearson Brown is a Grumpy Old Troll
        Signature
        Kevin Riley, long-time Warrior living in Osaka, Japan

        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929219].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author zerofill
        Originally Posted by Kevin Riley View Post

        Wait a minute! Martin, you must be a Troll for bringing this up.

        And I'm a Troll for even posting here.

        Bye, I'm off to go sit under a bridge.
        Nah your just a hairy old guy with nothing better to do...then troll around forums...and pick up dead hamsters left in the hamster killer's wake!!! MUHAHAHAHA

        Actually I might not always agree with Roger and vice versa...but I like reading his opinions and he doesn't just make his opinion a 1 liner. Always explains why he sees things a certain way. which is lot more valuable then a vast majority of posts you read in any forum.
        Signature
        Serp Shaker
        The IM World Will Be Shaken to the Core!
        Join my list at: IMCool.Biz
        New Podcast --> podcast.imcool.biz
        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929553].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Dave Allen
      A Toll-Ridden Hamster?!!! LOL.

      Originally Posted by Kevin Riley View Post

      LOL, Roger was a Rat ... then an Ex-Rat ... now a Troll ... what will tomorrow bring?
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929297].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Andyhenry
      Originally Posted by Kevin Riley View Post

      LOL, Roger was a Rat ... then an Ex-Rat ... now a Troll ... what will tomorrow bring?
      A Hamster?

      I don't get why people seem to take such negative perspectives on these things.

      If someone takes the time to post a well thought-out and detailed response - thank you should be the reply.

      I ignore this stuff so I don't even see it most of the time, but I can imagine why long standing members would get ticked off by it.

      Andy
      Signature

      nothing to see here.

      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929645].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author pearsonbrown
    The problem is that Ex-Rat does in fact live under a bridge. He scares me and my friends.

    Billy Goat
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929216].message }}
  • {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929243].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Harvey Segal
      Originally Posted by pearsonbrown View Post

      Stop milking the goat jokes, Harvey.
      Can't stop. I'm on a roll. Or should that be troll ?
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929257].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author Paul Myers
        Martin,

        Someone asked me a while back who I'd consider to be a good potential moderator for a place like this. You and Roger were the first two I suggested.

        Not just "close." The very first two. By name.

        I don't know that either of you has that official capacity here at the moment, but I'd consider it a smart move by any forum admin if you did. As far as I'm concerned, you both deserve Old Boy Network badges here.

        I have no cmment on kanus, other than to say that I agree with your assessment of the importance of debate as part of discussion.

        I would like to publicly encourage everyone here to "thank" both you and Roger for the regular and significant contributions you both make to this forum. They've been invaluable to me over the past few years.


        Paul
        Signature
        .
        Stop by Paul's Pub - my little hangout on Facebook.

        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929276].message }}
        • Profile picture of the author Harvey Segal
          Originally Posted by Paul Myers View Post

          I would like to publicly encourage everyone here to "thank" both you and Roger
          Looks like Martin's Luxin

          Harvey


          .
          {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929282].message }}
        • Profile picture of the author Dave Allen
          Originally Posted by Paul Myers View Post

          Martin,

          Someone asked me a while back who I'd consider to be a good potential moderator for a place like this. You and Roger were the first two I suggested.

          Paul
          You mean to say, Roger would be paTROLLing this forum?!!!
          {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929774].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author John Taylor
    Martin,

    Originally Posted by Martin Luxton View Post

    There have been a few threads recently regarding ungrateful people and the deterioration of quality on the WF.
    I know.. the trolls we've had here lately have
    been far inferior to what we've been used to
    in the past.

    That's why I'm delighted to see that Roger has
    been nominated as a troll. I'm sure he has great
    potential and will make an excellent troll.

    Roger can rest easy knowing that his interventions
    have clearly hit the mark when the dumbasses
    are hitting back with barbs about as strong as a
    limp wet lettuce.


    John
    Signature
    John's Internet Marketing News, Views & Reviews: John Taylor Online
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929277].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Paul Myers
      John,
      Roger can rest easy knowing that his interventions have clearly hit the mark when the dumbasses
      "Dumbass" is my cat's name. Leave him out of it, you cranky Hereford-herder.


      Paul
      Signature
      .
      Stop by Paul's Pub - my little hangout on Facebook.

      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929285].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author John Taylor
        Paul,

        Originally Posted by Paul Myers View Post

        "Dumbass" is my cat's name. Leave him out of it, you cranky Hereford-herder.
        You could at least get the species right!

        It's Herdwick-herder

        John
        Signature
        John's Internet Marketing News, Views & Reviews: John Taylor Online
        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929302].message }}
        • Profile picture of the author Paul Myers
          John,

          I only switched species on you because you switched species on the rest of us!


          Paul
          Signature
          .
          Stop by Paul's Pub - my little hangout on Facebook.

          {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929310].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Kevin Riley
      Originally Posted by John Taylor View Post

      Martin,



      I know.. the trolls we've had here lately have
      been far inferior to what we've been used to
      in the past.
      Shall we invite Misato back?
      Signature
      Kevin Riley, long-time Warrior living in Osaka, Japan

      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929372].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
        Originally Posted by Kevin Riley View Post

        Shall we invite Misato back?
        Boy that brings back memories.
        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929713].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Jon Alexander
    Maybe someone should start a WSO - 'Get Your Troll here'. Custom trolling services by experienced forum trolls. $12.
    Signature
    http://www.contentboss.com - automated article rewriting software gives you unique content at a few CENTS per article!. New - Put text into jetspinner format automatically! http://www.autojetspinner.com

    PS my PM system is broken. Sorry I can't help anymore.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929289].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author derekwong28
    Considering that even Steven Wagenheim has now been banned in this forum. Anything goes.
    Signature

    Do not get between a wombat and a chocolate biscuit; you will regret it dearly!

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929295].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author globalpro
    Originally Posted by billyboy View Post

    WTF is the point of this stupid thread...?
    I think you have answered your own question.

    Thanks,

    John
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929598].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author MikeAmbrosio
    Originally Posted by billyboy View Post

    WTF is the point of this stupid thread...?
    Lighten up Ajax...

    I always knew Roger was a troll. Now I have proof - he was called out by one of his own!
    Signature

    Are you protecting your on line business? If you have a website, blog, ecommerce store you NEED to back it up regularly. Your webhost will only protect you so much. Check out Quirkel. Protect yourself.

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929624].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Harvey Segal
      Originally Posted by MikeAmbrosio View Post

      Ajax...
      Ajax from HamsterDam ?


      Harvey



      .
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929654].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author MikeAmbrosio
        Originally Posted by Harvey.Segal View Post

        Ajax from HamsterDam ?


        Harvey



        .
        LOL!

        Actually the line (or some variation of it) was from a movie from way back in the 70's...
        Signature

        Are you protecting your on line business? If you have a website, blog, ecommerce store you NEED to back it up regularly. Your webhost will only protect you so much. Check out Quirkel. Protect yourself.

        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929688].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Fernando Veloso
    Originally Posted by billyboy View Post

    WTF is the point of this stupid thread...?
    It's a useful thread for those that do have a brain. Don't like this thread? Choose another one dude.
    Signature
    People make good money selling to the rich. But the rich got rich selling to the masses.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929628].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author kennethtang
    THIS IS A FORUM!!

    Forums are where you DISCUSS things and learn HOW to improve your writing and thinking skills by engaging with some brilliant minds.
    Oh, please~~~

    Everybody and his ex-rat knows the acceptable form of communication on forums are "Duh", "Yeah" and "Dude, you rock (or s*ck). Anything else is too much...

    Duhh...
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929673].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author The Copy Nazi
    Banned
    You do of course realise that Kanus non-egicus is a type of Norway rat. ;-)
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929693].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Harvey Segal
      Originally Posted by Metronicity View Post

      You do of course realise that Kanus non-egicus is a type of Norway rat. ;-)
      And also Kanu played for Ajax (before joining Arsenal)


      Harvey
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929699].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author The Copy Nazi
    Banned
    I smell a rat. Roger? Are you winding us up my son? You self-serving publicity-seeker you. (before you start...I've been talking to Roger in The Cone of Silence)
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929717].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author pearsonbrown
    Don't blame it on the sunshine
    Don't blame it on the moonlight
    Don't blame it on good times
    Blame it on the boogie
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[929981].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Tom B
      Banned
      I have seen Roger get accused of negatively a few times. Personally, I don't understand it. He just voicing his own opinions which I don't think is in a negative manner. Most of the time he makes good points until he starts making fun of me. That is when I cry to Admin about his negativity.

      I do enjoy most of his posts even though I need cliff notes on some of them. I wish he would post some more pictures and not so many words. Even hand drawings would suffice until we can get him some clipart or more emoticons.
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[930014].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author Paul Myers
        I do enjoy most of his posts even though I need cliff notes on some of them.
        Hey, Pearson... There's a new product for you!
        I wish he would post some more pictures and not so many words.
        "The Warrior Forum: I only read it for the articles."


        Paul
        Signature
        .
        Stop by Paul's Pub - my little hangout on Facebook.

        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[930037].message }}
        • Profile picture of the author The Copy Nazi
          Banned
          Originally Posted by Paul Myers View Post

          Hey, Pearson... There's a new product for you!"The Warrior Forum: I only read it for the articles."


          Paul
          "The Warrior Forum - where the elephants go to die."
          {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[930064].message }}
        • Profile picture of the author Kay King
          Roger - good job on the trolls. Just don't forget the trollettes (that would be trolls with prettier photos).

          Oops....sorry. Stumbled into the old boys club by mistake. Excuse me.
          Signature
          Saving one dog will not change the world - but the world changes forever for that one dog
          ***
          My ducks are absolutely not in a row. I don't even know where some of them are...
          ...and I'm pretty sure one of them is a pigeon.
          {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[930071].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author MichaelHiles
        Originally Posted by Thomas Belknap View Post

        I have seen Roger get accused of negatively a few times. Personally, I don't understand it. He just voicing his own opinions which I don't think is in a negative manner. Most of the time he makes good points until he starts making fun of me. That is when I cry to Admin about his negativity.

        I do enjoy most of his posts even though I need cliff notes on some of them. I wish he would post some more pictures and not so many words. Even hand drawings would suffice until we can get him some clipart or more emoticons.
        If people would just learn to respond to the actual words on the page instead of kneejerking in some reflexive, reactionary emotional fashion to what they THINK they read (but really just picked out keywords here and there), they'd be a lot further down the road towards functional communication skills as a whole.
        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[930066].message }}
        • Profile picture of the author Paul Myers
          Michael,
          If people would just [snip] THINK, [snip] they'd be a lot further down the road.
          There. With some minor edits, it now makes sense even for the "reading impaired."

          Happy, Thomas?


          Paul
          Signature
          .
          Stop by Paul's Pub - my little hangout on Facebook.

          {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[930088].message }}
          • Profile picture of the author Tom B
            Banned
            Originally Posted by Paul Myers View Post

            Michael,There. With some minor edits, it now makes sense even for the "reading impaired."

            Happy, Thomas?


            Paul
            Much better, thanks Paul. I would still throw a few bluefarts in just for more graphic visualization.
            {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[930122].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Frank Donovan
      Originally Posted by pearsonbrown View Post

      Don't blame it on the sunshine
      Don't blame it on the moonlight
      Don't blame it on good times
      Blame it on the boogie
      Typical troll! Always blaming the boogie.

      Whatever happened to personal accountability?




      Frank
      Signature

      Ever lie awake worrying that you might be the only person who doesn't know what FOMO means?

      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[930091].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author Tom B
        Banned
        Originally Posted by Frank Donovan View Post

        Typical troll! Always blaming the boogie.

        Whatever happened to personal accountability?




        Frank
        What happened to "blaming it on the rain"?
        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[930103].message }}
  • {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[930135].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author KenJ
    Going back to the OP in this brilliant thread......

    I know that there is a hardcore of warriors that do the business - day in day out.
    I know that these amazing people help out at the drop of a hat.
    I have been the grateful recipient of help and advice from many of these people including ExRat.

    One day I hope to fully join their ranks

    I have to say that I do not fret or worry about the riff raff that clutter this forum from time to time because the core here is of such high quality and value.

    Well back to my next niche website
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[931243].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Steven Fullman
    Brian,

    I called Roger out as a "Rollins-a-like" last year.

    He didn't like it.

    Steve
    Signature

    Not promoting right now

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[931651].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Thaddaeus T. Hogg
    Jest north a Stumpwoody Holler, thar's a big ole lake called Lake Whankiedoodle an me an Clarence Hickiedooger useta troll thut thar lake all the dadburn time. Bestest dadgum fishin twixt Nuttwoody Knocker an the Holler!

    Thut thar boat Clarence n me had wus powered by a mity fine Evenrude!. Enoch Evenrude wud be a rowin us up an down thut thar lake an we wud troll fer catfish. We'd take turns a fishin. Firstest, I'd lite one up an throw it in thut thar lake then ole Clarence wud lite one up and throw it in the lake. When thut TNT went kablooie them thar fishes wud come a floatin up to the top an we'd just pack em into the boat.

    Thut thar wus the way we fished until we gots hooked on crank. Sumtimes me an Clarence wud take us one a them thar ole timey crank telle phones, drop them wires in the water and jest crank away. Thut thar electritickle currence knoced thum thar fishes silly an they come a floatin up tew the top again!

    I shore dep preciate yew a startin this hear talkin bout trolling cause it dum brought back some mity fine memories! I shore be a wishin sumone'd make nother talk bout spam cause I jest be a luvin thut thar stuff!

    Ya'll be a takin care now yew hear?
    Signature
    Thaddaeus T. Hogg, The Hillbilly Marketeer
    http://www.hillbillymarketer.com
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[931979].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author BizBooks
    Kevin, he said Ex-RAT, not Ex-Hamster!
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[932155].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author sevenish
    Look, here's the real deal about genuine, certified trolls who are eligible to lease space under selected bridges -- whether for residential or business (read: goat-harassing) purposes: Ya gotta be Norwegian.

    Trolls are Norse. Don't be fooled by imitators! And these days you can't get certified without the passport.

    Sadly, Roger has no chance.
    Signature

    100% atrocity-free! No annihilations, assasinations, explosions, killers, crushers, massacres, bombs, skyrockets or nukes.

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[932297].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Ken Strong
      Originally Posted by sevenish View Post

      Look, here's the real deal about genuine, certified trolls who are eligible to lease space under selected bridges -- whether for residential or business (read: goat-harassing) purposes: Ya gotta be Norwegian.
      Jeg er en sykehuslege markedsfører forum magic.
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[932307].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author sevenish
        Originally Posted by KenStrong View Post

        Jeg er en sykehuslege markedsfører forum magic.
        No Beklager. Den autentiske sertifiserte Ekte Troll Union kjører en stram skipet. Og vi vil ikke at du scabs overtar våre broer!

        In case anyone's wondering, that above is real troll talk! hmph.

        'scuse me, I see some goats out yonder I need to harass. (it's in the bridge occupancy contract).
        Signature

        100% atrocity-free! No annihilations, assasinations, explosions, killers, crushers, massacres, bombs, skyrockets or nukes.

        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[932322].message }}
        • Profile picture of the author Ken Strong
          Originally Posted by sevenish View Post

          No Beklager. Den autentiske sertifiserte Ekte Troll Union kjører en stram skipet. Og vi vil ikke at du scabs overtar våre broer!
          Jeg ikke forstar du. Snakker Engelsk?
          {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[932346].message }}
          • Profile picture of the author sevenish
            Originally Posted by KenStrong View Post

            Jeg ikke forstar du. Snakker Engelsk?
            Of course. All I wanted to say is that being a professional troll is not all fun and games. We have strict citizenship rules as well as a very strict code of conduct. Like, you can't just sit under any bridge and harass any billy goat that comes your way. Nosiree! You'll get an infraction and a thorough review of your union membership if you try that!

            We're very buttoned up that way.
            Signature

            100% atrocity-free! No annihilations, assasinations, explosions, killers, crushers, massacres, bombs, skyrockets or nukes.

            {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[932380].message }}
            • Profile picture of the author ExRat
              Hi Steven,

              I called Roger out as a "Rollins-a-like" last year.

              He didn't like it.
              Not at all mate. I'm actually quite like him in that I'm a bit too deep and intense. As for Simon Cowell, well he's successful which is good, but apart from that..:rolleyes:..I don't know much about Quaid, but he aint the ugliest bloke I've ever seen. It's quite flattering that with all that Hollywood success, he still tries so hard to look like me

              I really liked the Rollins song 'Tearing.' The lyrics are ridiculous, but the song has real energy.

              Just trolling...
              Signature


              Roger Davis

              {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[933048].message }}

Trending Topics