How to distinguish between a troll and a real noob?

[Biggsly]

Troop of monkeys is very racist in an election year.

 

[RickN]

A troll calls us a troop of monkeys




A noob almost always makes his first post "why can't I post my for sale add?"

Fixed it for you.

 

[MLRyan]

I usually go with the logic that if the question is something that I would ask, the person is obviously a troll. If the question seems like something dumb, it's a noob in need of trolling.

 

[KOPBET]

Do you all have any secret methods of telling the difference?

Turn off your computer. If the troll posts go away you know the answer.

 

[Shootin 4 Fun]

Trolls are good for the forum.

 

[sanjuro893]

+1 on the "why can't I post in the classifieds?" for their first post. Definite noob.

 

[Mr.357Sig]

 

[JB Books]

Turn off your computer. If the troll posts go away you know the answer.

Is this an example of what passes for wit at your house?

 

[KOPBET]

Is this an example of what passes for wit at your house?

Only when it gets a witty, heavy hitter retort.

 

[sanjuro893]

Lol. Where's Beowulf when you need him?