A person who is truly seeking to be more informed about world events will 1. Read; 2. Speak to a variety of people; 3. Think about what you have learned, and how best to beneficially apply it to your own life and to your world.
Thank you for including your opinion of a troll as one who "provokes," i.e., "stirs discord" ...as on a political debate forum.
It is a very commonly observed word, usually attributed to those whose opinion is judged as less than properly courteous while differing from that of the writer.
It's in the eye of the beholder, Steven. There is a core group of trolls most everywhere these days.
Trolls have had, throughout recorded history, a significant impact upon folklore, literature and media.
There is a fair amount of that to be found within any arena within our contemporary culture.
"A troll, historically, is a being traceable to Nordic folklore, including Norse mythology. In Old Norse sources, beings described as trolls dwell in isolated areas of rocks, mountains, or caves, live together in small family units, and are rarely, if ever, helpful to human beings."
"The most popular modern depiction of trolls is the internet phenomenon renown as "trolling" -deliberately posting provocative or offensive messages online solely to elicit a reaction. Although this type of "trolling" is not readily identifiable with the mythical creatures of lore, the term is subjectively perceived as online harassment, giving anyone labeled a troll a negative connotation within segments of contemporary culture."
Whether portrayed as menacing beasts or annoying tricksters, enduring worldwide belief in their presence in one form or another has always been a testament to their enduring fascination for mankind.
Everyone loves to hate something or someone... or, perhaps truthfully, to project themself the victim of such hatred.
Resources
https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org › entry › Troll
https://study.com › academy › lesson › troll-mythology-folklore-origin.html
https://mythicalencyclopedia.com/troll/Wikipedia
Steven smith wrote:
After learning how to use this forum it’s painfully obvious that there is a core group of trolls here.
A person who is truly seeking to be more informed about world events does not act like a one pony show.
I like to hear different opinions and will listen to opposing viewpoints but these trolls are here to only stir discord.
Trolls provoke, that’s their intention.
Never click on their comments and they will fade away.