Textually Transmitted

Internet Troll - grrrrr …

Textually Transmitted

Tattered finger tips

From frenzied text messaging

Trolling a virus

Copyright @ Phillozofee 2018

Author's Note

"Someone who posts inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as a forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary intent of provoking readers into an emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion.”

Reviews

[barleygirl]

We in the USA have a prez that's the world's biggest troll! We've become numb to the constant annoyance. But your poem makes me envision something different, even tho I like your playful spoof on trolls. I simply like your description in the first two lines, just in terms of how well & aptly it describes texting mania in general (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Phill Oz O'fee]

A text maniac no less - I believe I spelled that right (?) - thank you for your review and enlightening comments - take care - bless :-)

[SleeplessVolcano]

What an apt description of a troll.....any chat room has many of them - quite an experience to engage with them. Some can be tamed though.....suddenly thinking of a poem title, "Troll for sale" lol

[Neville]

An interesting take on an irritating and increasingly common issue, in a nut shell.... Neville

[Rebecca J Martin]

OmG I LOVED this!!! Need I say more? 😍

[Chris Shaw]

Technology makes it so easy for them. They can hide behind fake avatars on the internet and leave a trail of disruption in their wake. They are cowards, because I am sure that they wouldn't have the guts to say what they do in a face to face situation. Great image Phill, all teeth and no trousers and your title spot on.

Chris

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

This gave me a giggle! love the title and despise those little slinky trolls!

[Beccy]

Centuries ago they hid in caves, now they hide behind the relative anonymity of the net. I have come across them, (one on here a few years ago who did his best to drive me away, but completely failed.) I just treat them with the contempt, and pity, they deserve. :))

Beccy.

[Ken Simm.]

Do they live under bridges and hate Billy goats as well Phil? Nice one.

[emmajoy]

It used to be the mouth or print that caused the worst mayhem, now its technology. Some so-called progressive advantages have made it only too easy to revert to 'sticks, stones and boiling oil'. That graphic and your ten words speak a tome!