Hypothetically....

[Cuddly]

Alright, so it's not a hypothetical.

I was at the College's library, saw someone posting on GitP. Closer inspection revealed his screen name. And not some newb poster; a real troll! I've been contemplating whether I should approach him or stalk him or send him weird private messages detailing how I'm stalking, but I think that sort of thing is illegal.

He's also in at least one of my classes.

What should I do (or not!)?

[Totally Guy]

Depends, if it's The Koga see if you can fit him with some kind of tracking device.

[Serpentine]

Name and/or shame. If 'twere me, I'd be all "OMG AWESOMESAUCE".

[Cuddly]

I'm leaning more towards ****ing with him.





...now watch every male playgrounder who reads this to wonder if he's getting screwed with.

[Totally Guy]

Oh thought you meant troll as in the evil kind.

[Rockphed]

I'm leaning more towards ****ing with him.





...now watch every male playgrounder who reads this to wonder if he's getting screwed with.

Watch as this one doesn't care. Although if you are a cute girl, I wouldn't mind you messing with me. :smallamused:

[Cobra_Ikari]

Alright, so it's not a hypothetical.

I was at the College's library, saw someone posting on GitP. Closer inspection revealed his screen name. And not some newb poster; a real troll! I've been contemplating whether I should approach him or stalk him or send him weird private messages detailing how I'm stalking, but I think that sort of thing is illegal.

He's also in at least one of my classes.

What should I do (or not!)?

...first, tell me if it's me. >.>

...after that, I have no clue. :smalltongue:

*hugs*...love the name, though.

[Bookman]

...now watch every male playgrounder who reads this to wonder if he's getting screwed with.

Not me! :biggrin: I haven't posted from a college in FOREVER.

And as for finding someone.......that's a bit bizarre/creepy. Then again I once found someone who was a friend of a friend here. He didn't even remember me.

[Archonic Energy]

ask him if he thinks it's about time for Roy to return...

then wait for the penny to drop. :smallamused:

[RTGoodman]

ask him if he thinks it's about time for Roy to return...

then wait for the penny to drop. :smallamused:

I endorse this method. You don't have to use the exact message, but reference something that only OotS/Erfworld fans or members of these boards would know about, and just wait for the moment of realization.


Also, I know it isn't me - I don't post on public computers! :smallbiggrin:

[captain_decadence]

I've been called out by people at my college for posting at the library, during class, at lunch. Yeah, so it could be me but probably not.

[V Junior]

Call him by his screen name in a conversation. Then, drop a penny. See what happens.

[Brickwall]

Oh, you should SO screw with this guy. I mean, seriously, this is a golden opportunity, and April 1st is coming up. Don't waste it.

[Trog]

Oh, you should SO screw with this guy. I mean, seriously, this is a golden opportunity, and April 1st is coming up. Don't waste it.

Seconded..

[thubby]

Seconded..

thirded (does that read as messed up to anyone else as it does to me?)

do try to keep it legal.

[Dallas-Dakota]

Oh, you should SO screw with this guy. I mean, seriously, this is a golden opportunity, and April 1st is coming up. Don't waste it.

Fourth-ed.

Also I ain't a troll but it might be me. I have lost of hours between lessons which I spend on GitP.

[Nychta]

Fourth-ed.

Also I ain't a troll but it might be me. I have lost of hours between lessons which I spend on GitP.

Fifthed? I can't even pronounce that. Just screw with his mind already.

[Bor the Barbarian Monk]

Oooh! I got it. Have in inexpensive tee shirt made up. Pick a favorite Playgrounder for it so that it reads something like:

"Bor Rules!"
"I <3 Trog."
"Slayer of Egos"
"Brickwall is the new Chuck Norris."

Keep it with you, and when you see him, run off to make a quick change. Then stand where he's sure to catch it. Play dumb when he approaches and asks what the shirt means or where you got it. "No idea. A friend gave it to me." That kind of thing.

Of course, this obscure way of messing with someone's head may not work if he doesn't know who these people are, so try to find out where in the forums he's posting. :smalltongue:

[Cobra_Ikari]

Oooh! I got it. Have in inexpensive tee shirt made up. Pick a favorite Playgrounder for it so that it reads something like:

"Bor Rules!"
"I <3 Trog."
"Slayer of Egos"
"Brickwall is the new Chuck Norris."

Keep it with you, and when you see him, run off to make a quick change. Then stand where he's sure to catch it. Play dumb when he approaches and asks what the shirt means or where you got it. "No idea. A friend gave it to me." That kind of thing.

Of course, this obscure way of messing with someone's head may not work if he doesn't know who these people are, so try to find out where in the forums he's posting. :smalltongue:

...this would be so awesome if the person is "famous" enough that you can make the shirt about them. Make sure you're really good at feigning ignorance, though. :smallsmile:

[thubby]

you people do realize that any plan suggested here is now totally unusable, since the troll in question would know about the plan, right?

[blademaster42]

Not neccasarily. Like Bor said, it would depend on what part of the forum he frequents. If he sticks to the oots/erfworld discussions, he may still be ignorant.

[Dallas-Dakota]

Not neccasarily. Like Bor said, it would depend on what part of the forum he frequents. If he sticks to the oots/erfworld discussions, he may still be ignorant.

Or gaming parts.

Like Dr. Bath(Though I don't know if he's a Troll), He only frequents the SMBG and occasionally the A&C forums I think.

[Brickwall]

Not everyone reads Friendly Banter, much less every thread that pops up in it. In fact, a good 60% of playgrounders I know aren't in FB. And then there's all the ones who stick to Comics and Gaming, both forums I avoid nearly entirely.

I like the t-shirt idea. Then again, I have a funny t-shirt obsession, so I'm biased.

[Ego Slayer]

Whatever you do, I want to know who this is, eventually... just because of how awesome it is that you ran into another GitPer! :smallbiggrin:

Give him a hug for me, 'kay? :smallamused:

[blademaster42]

I like the t-shirt idea. Then again, I have a funny t-shirt obsession, so I'm biased.

Heh, funny t-shirts for the win.

Also, I wish to one day be recognized as a troll.

[MrEdwardNigma]

Or gaming parts.

Like Dr. Bath(Though I don't know if he's a Troll), He only frequents the SMBG and occasionally the A&C forums I think.

Bath would definitely be an option, I guess. He's in PbP too though. But there's plenty "famous" playgrounders...
Also, I think cuddly simply meant major poster by troll.

Also, I'm pretty sure it's not me, since I'm not that well known and I don't post in college. I make a point of it to avoid the library. That's where people go who actually study.

[TigerHunter]

Or gaming parts.

Like Dr. Bath(Though I don't know if he's a Troll), He only frequents the SMBG and occasionally the A&C forums I think.
SMBG doesn't increment your postcount, so I doubt he'd be a Troll.

[Brickwall]

I'm a bit disappointed that it isn't me (I know, since I never go to the library). It'd be nice to meet another Playgrounder (well, most of them. Some I'd rather avoid because they'd try to kill them, and I'd be forced to roundhouse kick them) at least once in my lifetime.

[Dr. Bath]

SMBG doesn't increment your postcount, so I doubt he'd be a Troll.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h24/solarturtle/detritus2.png

Dat unfair. Me no tro-oll.

Why'm I a troll now? It could have been me since I occasionally use the forum in my college's library... DUN DUN DUUUUNN! Or something.

[Ego Slayer]

I'm trying to think of people... If I'm remembering correctly in which part of the world Cuddly is... I can only think of one person... who happens to be a she, not a he... hrm...:smallconfused:

[Pyro]

Fifthed? I can't even pronounce that. Just screw with his mind already.

Sixthed!

Creepy thought: Person X could be reading this thread right now!!! :smalleek: :smalltongue:

[Mauve Shirt]

Seventhed!

[FireFox]

eighthed!

Funny thought: person X could be so oblivious that they have "n-ed" the plan.

[Mr. Moon]

Nine'thd. I'm jellous of you, this is an oppourtunity ripe with potential.

I know a few people who read OotS, but don't post here. I saw one guy reading Erfworld once, though, but I didn't ask him if he was a Playgrounder.

You know what's fun? Asking random groups of people if they're playgrounders, and watching the looks of confusion. I havent' had that turn out with actualy meeting a playgrounder though, yet. >.<

[FireFox]

There are all of like 5 active playgrounders in my state, and some of them aren't even in my area...

[Moff Chumley]

I know two active playgrounders. Espressojet and ikrase. Both of whom you should hope to never, never, ever run into. Also, one guy who probably got banned a year or two ago, but I don't know. :confused:

[Em Blackleaf]

I like the idea of screwing with him, but you should definitely tell him in time. Like this one time, my friend was pretending to be "her friend" and got someone to like her as "her friend" and she took it too far and ended up hurting feelings and she was soooo sad, but eventually, she told him what happened... *rambles*

Anyway, isn't it right that usually someone makes a motion, someone seconds it, theres a vote, and then the motion passes or doesn't? Where did you guys get "Nine'thd?" And shouldn't it be "Ninth'd?" :smalltongue:

There are a few Playgrounders that I know of in my state, but none of them in my area. That I know of (other than my brother, Krimm, but c'mon, he's in the same room as me right now).

I would have probably gone up to him and said, "Excuse me, I couldn't help but notice you're on one of my favorite websites. So, you like Giant in the Playground? My username is 'Em Blackleaf.'" Or something like that.

[thubby]

Not neccasarily. Like Bor said, it would depend on what part of the forum he frequents. If he sticks to the oots/erfworld discussions, he may still be ignorant.

there are 2 possibilities if she uses a suggestion here:
either he HAS read this thread, in which case any suggestion used would make him catch on immediately.
or he hasn't, then you're safe

on the other hand, using one not suggested will completely eliminate that risk.

why take the chance? :smallconfused:

[Cuddly]

When I say troll, I mean he has something like 4000 posts or whatever it is to be a trollitp, as opposed to being a dwarfitp.

I'm not going to do anything... yet. This needs thinking and planning and masterminding. I'm also going to try and refrain from giving anything away about which playgrounder he is.

I'm almost 100% he's in a couple of my classes.
You know what would be ironic? If I started messing with the wrong guy, and he really didn't get it. Or better yet, he just pretended to be the wrong guy and was actually messing with my head.

[edit]
You could always PM me ideas.

[Vaynor]

I like the idea of screwing with him, but you should definitely tell him in time. Like this one time, my friend was pretending to be "her friend" and got someone to like her as "her friend" and she took it too far and ended up hurting feelings and she was soooo sad, but eventually, she told him what happened... *rambles*

Anyway, isn't it right that usually someone makes a motion, someone seconds it, theres a vote, and then the motion passes or doesn't? Where did you guys get "Nine'thd?" And shouldn't it be "Ninth'd?" :smalltongue:

There are a few Playgrounders that I know of in my state, but none of them in my area. That I know of (other than my brother, Krimm, but c'mon, he's in the same room as me right now).

I would have probably gone up to him and said, "Excuse me, I couldn't help but notice you're on one of my favorite websites. So, you like Giant in the Playground? My username is 'Em Blackleaf.'" Or something like that.

IIRC from the "Where in the playground are you?" thread, I'm about a 45-60 min drive from where you live. Not terribly close but the closest I'm aware of.

[Nychta]

You know what sucks for me? I live down in NZ, where most people are still riding moas for entertainment. Okay, I exaggerate. But the point stands; I doubt that there's anyone in my area who's active.

Also, why do people get so hung up on what post count they have? I live on SMBG because it's fun! Why would people post just so a little word under their username is changed? I don't get it.

[Serpentine]

New Zealand
.........= Auckland - The Chilli God
.........= Auckland - Vuzzmop
.........= Hamilton - Dumbledore livesI know Vuzzmop's still posting, and I'm sure I saw the other two not that long ago. That's just from the last time the list was updated, I have a feeling I saw some others from NZ since.

[EmeraldRose]

Honestly? I'd go with just walking up and introducing yourself (once you're certain it's the same guy), since it's a lot of fun to hang out with other Playgrounders.

Unless messing with him is really that much more attractive an idea...in which case you should totally pretend to be his biggest fan or something...:smallwink:

[Emperor Ing]

Err, you are aware that this person has total access to this thread? :smallamused:

[ufo]

Err, you are aware that this person has total access to this thread? :smallamused:

Err, are you aware that that possibility has been mentioned fourteen times or so?

[Vaynor]

Err, you are aware that this person has total access to this thread? :smallamused:

But they couldn't know who Cuddly was, so it makes no difference at all.

[Woofsie]

Also, why do people get so hung up on what post count they have? I live on SMBG because it's fun! Why would people post just so a little word under their username is changed? I don't get it.


You... you're a pixie with 171 posts. :smalleek:

That's just wrong.

[Copacetic]

Mess with him. Throw Notes at him that reference OOTS or Erf. Go with Bor's T-shirt idea. Graffitti his locker with famous quotes from OOTs or Erf. Or you could just introduce yourself.

[Em Blackleaf]

Hm... I like the graffiti one. I would want to see his reaction.

IIRC from the "Where in the playground are you?" thread, I'm about a 45-60 min drive from where you live. Not terribly close but the closest I'm aware of.
Really? *looks* Thousand Oaks? I've been there! Neat!

[Solo]

Cuddly, you're not living in VA, are you?

[TRM]

But they couldn't know who Cuddly was, so it makes no difference at all.
Maybe The Person In Question does know who Cuddly is and is planning a wicked prank to pull when Cuddly tries to mess with His mind. Look out Cuddly!!!:smalltongue:

[Zeb The Troll]

Also, why do people get so hung up on what post count they have? I live on SMBG because it's fun! Why would people post just so a little word under their username is changed? I don't get it.Most folks don't get hung up on it. In this case it's just a clue to help narrow down who the subject of the discussion might be.

[RabbitHoleLost]

You... you're a pixie with 171 posts. :smalleek:

That's just wrong.

Before I had to switch usernames for certain reasons, I had thousands of posts and only ever made it to halfling.
I think...
All my posts were centered in SMBG and Town.

[Death, your friend the Reaper]

I think maybe saying he was troll wasn't the best idea :smallwink:
They may already know!

I say you should put posters up around campus calling things about a "Giant in the Playground club" with the meting at "place you guys should all know".

[Supagoof]

I say keep him guessing. Sending a PM that your watching him or what a nice "blue" shirt he's wearing today will help mess with his head, and then your still protected with the veil of cover known as the forums. When you're ready to let him off the hook, then meet him in public.

And yes, tomorrow = awesome time to pull it off.

[Ranna]

you know what, am I the only one on this playground that just thinks, oh dont mess just say hi!

Having my head messed with would seriously creep me out

On a side note can we play the hot/cold game...like we give a descriptive sentance and u say hot/cold and we try to guess who it is I wanna have a guessing game and this is a dead good oportunity we should set up a SMBG on the boards!!!!!!!!!!! *claps hands in glee at the very thought*

[Brickwall]

you know what, am I the only one on this playground that just thinks, oh dont mess just say hi!

:smallconfused:

Uhh...yeah, duh. If it was me being messed with, I'd think it was awesome. Well, pertaining to this forum, anyway.

[Ranis]

Oh gods! They found me! *hides*

[Cuddly]

So Solo, you taking organic chemistry this semester?

[Player_Zero]

So Solo, you taking organic chemistry this semester?

...It's hard to tell if this is a bluff or not. I demand resolution!