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    Some useful definitions from Wikipedia:

     

    Troll:

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    In Internet slang, a troll (/ˈtrl//ˈtrɒl/) is a person who sows discord on the Internet by starting arguments or upsetting people, by posting inflammatory,[1] extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community (such as a newsgroup, forum, chat room, or blog) with the deliberate intent of provoking readers into an emotional response[2] or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion,[3] often for their own amusement.

    Sockpuppet:

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    sockpuppet is an online identity used for purposes of deception. The term, a reference to the manipulation of a simple hand puppet made from a sock, originally referred to a false identity assumed by a member of an Internet community who spoke to, or about, themselves while pretending to be another person.[1] The term now includes other misleading uses of online identities, such as those created to praise, defend or support a person or organization,[2] to manipulate public opinion,[3] or to circumvent a suspension or ban from a website. A significant difference between the use of a pseudonym[4] and the creation of a sockpuppet is that the sockpuppet poses as an independent third-party unaffiliated with the puppeteer. Many online communities attempt to block sockpuppets.

    Meatpuppet

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    Editors ofWikipedia use the term to label contributions of new community members if suspected of having been recruited by an existing member to support their position.[15] Such a recruited member is considered analogous to a sockpuppet even though he/she is actually a separate individual (i.e. "meat") rather than a fictitious creation.
    #121642
    SocialistPunk
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    I'd never heard the terms, "sockpuppet" or "meatpuppet" before. Quite informative, thanks YMS.

    #121643
    lindanesocialist
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    He is referring to this account as being a sockpuppet , referring to vin and myself as trolls. He is bringing into question the intergrity both of us. His own post OP is by his own definition 'trolling' and it is a technique he uses to avoid direct reference to a member., while launching an attack. He is attempting to sow discord and provoke an emotional response, in this case he is the troll.In no way can this account  set up be described as a 'sockpuppet' . Both Vin and I attended online branch meetings and everyone is/was aware of what is going on. Indeed member encouraged it: SP ALB, TIM etc A member of the party arguing for change should not be referred to as a troll.Bill Martin should withdraw his implied attack on the two members's integrity or be suspended from the forum.Vin and Linda  

    #121644
    Bijou Drains
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    lindanesocialist wrote:
    He is referring to this account as being a sockpuppet , referring to vin and myself as trolls. He is bringing into question the intergrity both of us. His own post OP is by his own definition 'trolling' and it is a technique he uses to avoid direct reference to a member., while launching an attack. He is attempting to sow discord and provoke an emotional response, in this case he is the troll.In no way can this account  set up be described as a 'sockpuppet' . Both Vin and I attended online branch meetings and everyone is/was aware of what is going on. Indeed member encouraged it: SP ALB, TIM etc A member of the party arguing for change should not be referred to as a troll.Bill Martin should withdraw his implied attack on the two members's integrity or be suspended from the forum.Vin and Linda  

    I've got to say Linda & Vin, if YMS is having a pop at you, which is by no means certain. You can't  really complain (neither could I if I felt it was directed to me, by the way). If you are prepared to use sarcasm you can't really complain when it comes back your way. YFSTim

    #121645
    lindanesocialist
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    Vin didn't get away with his sarcasm.Bill knows all about the laws relating to indirect defamation.But I have a few 'useful definitions' to post soon  

    #121646
    lindanesocialist
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    Tim Kilgallon wrote:
    I've got to say Linda & Vin, if YMS is having a pop at you, which is by no means certain. 

     Lad Haddywayinshite Hinnie, Ya naw nowt

    #121647
    Bijou Drains
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    Howay kiddaa, divvent fesh y'assells, man

    #121648
    lindanesocialist
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    Pictures taken from our passports, proof positive that we are neither sock puppets nor trolls    

    #121649
    Bijou Drains
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    Actually Vin, I quite fancy the one on the right, I hope that's not you in your "rock star" wig

    #121650
    lindanesocialist
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    Vin said I'm a the one with the appearance of a Troll but that doesn't make me one. That would be racist The other two is wor lass and her sister and they look nothing like sockpuppets. It would be very insulting to say so.

    #121651
    Bijou Drains
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    Well I've got to say mate , if the one on the right is your sister in law, any chance of an introduction "ding bloody dong". If she played her cards right she could be the future Mrs Kilgallon.

    #121652
    lindanesocialist
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    Young Master Smeet wrote:
    Some useful definitions from Wikipedia:

     pseudonymˈsjuːdənɪm/noun a fictitious name,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             cowardˈkaʊəd/noun 1.a person who is contemptibly lacking in the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things."they had run away—the cowards!"synonyms:weakling, milksop, namby-pamby, mouse; More

    #121653
    lindanesocialist
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    Some useful definitions indirect defamation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defamation

    #121654
    lindanesocialist
    Participant

    No explanation of why posts have been sent to off topic by Mod1Shouldnt he give an explanation when he does it?

    #121655
    lindanesocialist
    Participant
    Young Master Smeet wrote:
    Some useful definitions from Wikipedia:  Sockpuppet:

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    A sockpuppet is an online identity used for purposes of deception. The term, a reference to the manipulation of a simple hand puppet made from a sock, originally referred to a false identity assumed by a member of an Internet community who spoke to, or about, themselves while pretending to be another person.[1] The term now includes other misleading uses of online identities, such as those created to praise, defend or support a person or organization,[2] to manipulate public opinion,[3] or to circumvent a suspension or ban from a website. A significant difference between the use of a pseudonym[4] and the creation of a sockpuppet is that the sockpuppet poses as an independent third-party unaffiliated with the puppeteer. Many online communities attempt to block sockpuppets.

     

    It would be a sad reflection on a socialist party if  one of its members is forced into having to be a 'sockpuppet' to express an opinion  and an embarrassment to any democratic organisation. But we will let the working class decide on that issue.   

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