Since it happens here, and it's NYT content I thought this should go here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/03/magaz ... =1&_r=1&hp
It's a very long read. 7 pages long, so read when you have some time, but the author talks to originators of what some of the more heinous trolls, orchestrators of infamous myanthropic hacks. And it talks about /b/ for awhile.
Trolls, trolling
Trolls, trolling
Gzette Shizette - EQ - 70 Ranger - Veeshan - retired
Bobbysue - WoW - 70 Hunter - Hyjal - <Hooac>
HOOAC 4 EVAH!
knock knock
who's there
OH I JUST ATE MY OWN BALLS
Bobbysue - WoW - 70 Hunter - Hyjal - <Hooac>
HOOAC 4 EVAH!
knock knock
who's there
OH I JUST ATE MY OWN BALLS