Re: CSMA's REAL Troll of the Year Award

In article <rzudnWlhofd_zyneUSdV9g@xxxxxxx>,
Flint <agent1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Steve Carroll wrote:
> > Muahman - He gets my nomination. Despite using the somewhat tired tactic
> > of 'Hey, now I'm a Mac user, too!' as of late, I'm going with Pratt
> > based on variety and sheer tenacity. Having dumped much of his former
> > goofiness and being generally more creative than his current crop of
> > peers, nothing gets this troll down. Pratt takes everything thrown at
> > him in stride and cheerfully pops back up like one of those old kiddie
> > punching bags (you know, the ones that have sand in the base). He may
> > periodically use old gags but he gives them his own little twist.
> >
> > Zara - If you like this trolling style (can it even be called a
> > 'style'?) have at it, but... personally, I find 'under the radar'
> > trolling a bit unappealing. Either *** or get off the pot! Zara can't
> > make up his/her/its mind exactly what kind of troll he/she/it wants to
> > be. Continued indecision will keep Zara from the top of the heap.
> >
> >
> > Tom Elam - What can I say... consistency is the word here. This man is
> > consistently boring and unimaginative (sorry Tom, it had to be said
> > again). You could be much better because you're are naturally the kind
> > of person others love to hate. You're just not using all your tools,
> > pal. With that said... I have to look at his ability to stir things up
> > with his silly bull***. If this were just a numbers game you'd be right
> > there, Tom.
> >
> > Edwin Thorne - Fallen from grace, this perennial favorite is now too
> > interested in actually discussing real computing issues to be considered
> > at the top of his game any more. He is one of those guys that can be a
> > sleeper, though... so keep an eye out (there's always next year, Eddie).
> >
> > Josh McKee- Sticking with his 'I've always been a Mac advocate' routine
> > still seems to hook more for Josh than he deserves... he just gets too
> > personal with it and loses momentum quickly. Realistically, he's not
> > here enough to pose any real threat but he does posses an abundance of
> > admirable troll traits like context muddling, outright denial of reality
> > and strawman building. Majoring in bait and switch with a minor in red
> > herring tossing, maybe things will look up in 06 for this troll.
> >
> > Nashton - Utilizing the fence sitting Mac poser theme, Nic hasn't been
> > around much lately, but even when he is, it's basically only as a 'me
> > too' kinda troll. I think ol' Nic knows he is outclassed every step of
> > the way so he just doesn't put too much effort into it. That's OK,
> > Nic... like a character actor is to Hollywood, a newsgroup will always
> > need some trolls on the periphery and you'll always fit that bill.
> >
> > foo - Like Mckee, he's just not here enough to be a serious contender.
> > Dave does have gobs of untapped potential, though... he can get under
> > the skins of a pile of Maccies within a post or two without breaking
> > much of a sweat. If he decides to hang out Pratt could have his hands
> > full as foo busts loose.
> >
> > Mayor - I guess no list is complete without this dinosaur... though, I
> > really can't see him garnering many votes for 2005. Sorry, Clyde...
> > you're gonna have to work a LOT harder if you're ever gonna make the
> > show again. Put your New Year's plans on hold and hunker down with a
> > fresh game plan. I suggest you ride Pratt's coat-tails for awhile to see
> > what today's stars are up to... otherwise... it's time to put you out of
> > our misery. Oh... I suppose there might be a place for you alongside
> > Nic... you could play Stumpy to Nic's version of Dude (Rio Bravo)... but
> > you'll both have to step it up a bit as there appears to be some new
> > young trolls in town.
> >
> > Snit - If we were voting on the best chocolate, a vote for Snit is like
> > a vote for a turd that accidentally fell into the box. He's really more
> > of a cancer on the NG than he is a troll. I only mention him because he
> > spends so much time trolling, or... should I say... anti-trolling. A
> > good troll hooks lots of people with few words. Though his list is
> > growing, Snit engages relatively few people (the few that haven't yet
> > kf'd him) with LOTS of words. We'd really have to create a special
> > category for him... like a form of Special Olympics or something.
>
> (Hands folded behind back,
> shuffling toe in the dirt...)
>
> How come I never make any of these troll lists? ...:sniff::
>
> I feel so left out...
>
> ;)
>
>
> -Rick

I guess you just didn't have the "spark" to beat prattly.

Maybe next year if you try hard?

--
Regards,
JP
"The measure of a man is what he will do while
expecting that he will get nothing in return!"
.