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Usenet Trolls - How, What, Where, Why

No, we're not talking about the trolls that live under bridges. We're referring to the Usenet users who annoy and harass for the fun of it. See resources and reviews to some useful websites.

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Anti Troll FAQ as stated on the site, "...describes what a Troll is, what they do, what can be done about them, together with some suggestions as to why they do may it...". Lists pros/cons of each scenario. Very useful UK-based website.
URL: http://www.hyphenologist.co.uk/killfile/anti_troll_faq.htm
Author: Dave Fawthrop
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How To Handle A Troll, and Beat Them at Their Own Game trouble with a troll? Read this guide and take them down now!
URL: http://www.angelfire.com/space/usenet/
Author: ???
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Beware the Troll: A Practical Guide short description on what the word "troll" means on Usenet. Don't be one!
URL: http://www.teamtechnology.co.uk/troll.htm
Author: Team Technology
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Internet Trolls the what, why, who and how to recognize a troll. Includes eradication tips.
URL: http://www.flayme.com/troll/
Author: Andrew Heenan
Other Features: stalker, etiquette tips
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The Usenet Troll Song you've gotta read it for yourself. Cute.
URL: http://www.gingicat.org/jacob/troll.html
Author: Jacob Sommer
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Usenet, AD 1540 quite possibly the very first mention of the word troll, as used in Usenet flame wars.
URL: http://www.shipbrook.com/jeff/net1540.html
Author: Jeff Lee
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