N.R.G. Tyme!

"Trolling" is the art of pranking causing others annoyance for ones enjoyment.  Internet trolls have existed for as long as the internet has.   Trolling has taken over all types of webpages, social media, video games and virtual worlds.  Trolls do anything from commenting on posts to irk users, to preventing others from playing how they usually play.  Many players see these trolls as real people who have it out for them one reason or another, and they go along with the pointless bigotry and allow themselves to become victims.  I am here to tell you how to not fall victim to these trolling menace! A popular saying in the trolling community 1.  Take a step back and ask yourself "why?" You must realize that trolling is for the pure pleasure of the trolls and no one else.  Your annoyance, displeasure and resentment incites laughter within them.  Once you realize that, you will understand that no matter how racist, sexist, homophobic or ri...

Book of discussion by John Gulliom and Torin Monahan At one time, I thought my informational data was useless and I threw my email address around the web signing up for random free subscription.  Then I read the first three chapters of Supervision: An Introduction to the Surveillance Society by John Gilliom and Torin Monahan.  They explain that we are being watched through many different methods by cellphones, the internet and our shopping cards.  The internet may be the easiest way to get our information because it is fast and rewarding.  In their third chapter, the authors say "To entice us to participate, we're offered convenience, social belonging, discounts and a bunch of free apps.  So we 'opt in'. But this is too simplistic.  It implies that the choices we're given are real choices, meaning that we can say 'no, thank you', without any repercussions."  While online I throw around my spam email to get quick discounts or read information. ...