Troublemakers
Posted by: picklebarrel on: June 7, 2009
Every blog/forum has at least one troublemaker. They are the ones who generally need to be the center of attention or a “know-it-all”. They are the ones that are always right and everyone else is wrong. Their only defense is to call posters names, curse, talk like a child or character, or pretend to be family within the given situation. They try to sway opinions by bullying and threats. 
Troublermakers often change their screen names, sometimes creating an alter-ego to fight. They may change the name but the writing and the messages are always the same.
The spitfire: Mild volcanic erruptions bashing who they feel needs it. When done, they are done and expect everyone else to follow suit. They act as if they are the administrator/moderator but enjoys being in the middle of the fire when it is suited.
The Pucker Upper: We have a better name for them but I will be somewhat nice. They are the ones that claim to be new, never posted before. Rant that the site is a nice place and ask questions they already know the answer to. Reminds me of childhood days in school, the one that wants to sit in the front of the class and become the teacher’s pet.
The Terminator: Expects their last work to end it all. They post on every topic and continues to post a comment after every other poster.
The Show-Off: This is the one that will post anything to get attention. It may be a joke or talk in jibberish just to get a response from others. They usually don’t like someone else getting the attention so they “better up” to get the attention back on them.
The Play Innocent: They will belittle posters in their posts. When they are confronted, they act like they don’t know what anyone is talking about. Probably one of those co-workers you love to hate. They belittle you or start trouble and when you confront them, they are loud enough for a boss to hear and act innocent so it comes back on you as the troublemaker.
The Hide ‘n Seek: They will either post an attention getter or start a feud and never post again. After starting a fight, they may apologize but they are right back to the feuding. Beware, they may be the one that emails or notifies the moderator. Some will post a comment that would be newsworthy, if true, but they make their visit short and sweet and leave others guessing.
Troublemakers can be anyone on the blog/forum. They hide behind their computer and spew insinuations or accusations without naming names. It is playing the old game “I know something that you don’t know”. I say, Grow Up!
Blogger Challenge
Posted by: picklebarrel on: June 6, 2009
Although I’ve only been blogging for just under a year, the internet has rapidly filled with blogs on just about every subject you can imagine. I’ve visited quite a few blogs which are mostly on crime. I’ve noticed a trend and unwritten rules which ultimately surface on many blogs. First and foremost, the idea of having your own opinion recognized is an unreal expectation.
Some blogs have a regular following who are typically like-minded and agree with every post made by the author. Upon visiting a new site I usually read for awhile to determine who are the leaders among the posters, what is the mindset of the author, and what opinions are attacked. Heaven forbid if you comment on a blog post which goes against the grain.
When I first started blogging I learned that an internet troll is someone who posts comments in an attempt to distract others from the subject, to incite bloggers to post disparaging remarks, and bring the commenting to a halt. However, being a troll has taken on a new meaning on certain blogs. A troll can now be anyone who does not agree with the majority or someone who disagrees with the author and/or favored bloggers.
It is almost like being back in elementary school or belonging to a cult. One crime case where paid blogger first surfaced was early on in the Caylee Anthony case, before Casey was indicted. Bloggers felt anyone who thought Casey was innocent was a paid blogger, probably sent from the defense side or the Anthonys.
Since the rumor is still surfacing about paid bloggers, I would like to know if it is true. Heck, who wouldn’t want to sit in front of the computer all day and make money shooting bullets. What a way to make money! 
I’ve not heard from one attorney who employees paid bloggers. I’d like to know: Is there such a thing as a paid blogger by attorneys to spread their propaganda? If so, what purpose does it serve on a blog? What impact is it supposed to have in getting the information to those who are supposed to read it?
These sites have their own little private Country Club, the Who’s hot and Who’s not”. If you are not “IN”, then you are “OUT”. They try to sway opinions by bulling and threats. I thought that is was the paid bloggers job! The only paid bloggers I have been able to find are the ones paid for writing.
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- picklebarrel: To clarify..not all blog sites pay. Most blog sites are personal sites set up by individuals to voice their opinions. Some blog sites have adverti
- picklebarrel: I did a search on paid bloggers and came up with articles that stated blog writers could make money. The more words they write, the more money they r
- picklebarrel: I read a recent story that insinuated bloggers are paid. I challenge this "press" person and their "source" to produce a blogger that is getting paid
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