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It's the classic usenet definition of a troll, deadpanning the wrong side of an argument, forging headers and replying to yourself, stirring up non-existent con
by trotsky 15y ago
It's the classic usenet definition of a troll, deadpanning the wrong side of an argument, forging headers and replying to yourself, stirring up non-existent controversy and getting the semi-clued in to waste time telling people "don't feed the trolls".
Done right and to extremes it's quite a schizophrenic art form. His commitment to the craft is impressive, I can't really recall ever having seen someone sell it so hard and so long without breaking character. The youtube videos [1] from last year especially, even when he throws in an obvious gimme like a letter from a fan that's over the top he does the whole thing without a crack of a smile.
He must work in the infosec world somewhere, it's funny that those that know him don't out him. Not many trolls are willing to go the extra mile and commit their real likeness, etc.
With all that said I'd give it a 50/50 shot the intrusion wasn't fake, I could see a website with an intentional vulnerability or two added to troll the skiddies. It certainly would fit with the rest of the commitment to the performance.
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ywUK2Jat5k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ywUK2Jat5k
- danssig 15y agoOr he could literally be insane [1]. When someone invests past a certain level, it no longer matters if they're trolling or not. They either really believe what they say, and are therefor insane or they're dedicated to trolling to the point of insanity. [1] http://www.happehtheory.com http://www.happehtheory.com
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- nandemo 15y agoWow. He is truly a artist.
- blendergasket 15y agoITTFTW
- blendergasket 15y ago& I love how his letter from a student is in his notebook.