trollings

Deliberate forum antagonism

Trollings is the plural of trolling, which has two distinct meanings.

In fishing, trolling is a method of drawing a baited line through the water behind a moving boat: multiple trollings of the lake yielded nothing.

Online, trolling is the act of posting inflammatory or provocative content to upset others or derail discussions: His trollings got him banned from several forums.

cyberbullying

harassment

Aggressive, unwanted targeting

provocationAct that triggers response
baitingDeliberately trying to provoke
flamingOn fire, or online attacks

attacks · abuse · toxicity · antagonism · insults · mockery · targeting · griefing · spamming · haters

fishing

nets

Mesh devices for catching

trawlingNet-dragging fishing method
luresAttracts or fishing decoys
boatsWater vehicles with hulls

lines · dragging · catch · hooks · bait · deep-sea · commercial · vessels · hauls · rods

Opposites

communicative intent

trollingscivil discourse

Respectful exchange of views

constructive criticism · mentoring · encouragement

discourse quality

trollingsconstructive criticism

Fault-finding aimed at improvement

scholarly debate · educational content · peer review

emotional register

trollingsencouragements

Expressions of support

compliments · affirmations · kind words · emotional support · praise

Phrases

concern trollingCriticism disguised as care
trolling motorSmall electric boat propeller
patent trollingExploiting intellectual property through litigation

Family

patrolling, trolling

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG