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[fridayam]

No, you are on target. It is a good metaphor for the internals of a poetry troll.

The old saying, "What you do when no one is watching is who you are," is valid in the face to face world and on the internet. It's easier to imagine no one is watching when we are online. After all, unless someone is looking over your shoulder, there is no way for anyone to connect you to your online actions.

So, what is the motivation for people who seem to have no purpose but to irritate others?

My guess is it's much the same as five year olds who think it's funny to ring door bells and run away. It gives them a feeling of power just to see someone react to them. Beyond that, it's jealousy and envy. If their work were heralded here as the greatest thing since Homer, there would no trollish behavior.

That's a good analysis, B. Chip--I'm sorry you are being bothered: you of all people don't deserve that xx

 

[EroticOrogeny]

It must be your avatar

oh those sexy avatars
so promising
so virtual​

Interesting idea. Didn't you have one before ?