The document discusses the concept of trolling online. It defines a troll as someone who posts messages intended to upset or insult others in a group. Typically, trolls fail because they do not match the tone or style of the group and their ignorance is apparent. It then provides examples of internet trolling from sources like XKCD comics and YouTube videos. The document suggests that in the future, everything someone says or does online could be tracked, along with when, where, who was involved, and potentially why. It speculates that this digital era may change consequences, with people gaining or losing points and experience based on their online actions and choices that could unlock achievements.
2. Trolling – What is it?(Borrowed from http://www.flayme.com/troll/)What Is A Troll?The term derives from "trolling", a style of fishing which involves trailing bait through a likely spot hoping for a bite. The troll posts a message, often in response to an honest question, that is intended to upset, disrupt or simply insult the group.Usually, it will fail, as the troll rarely bothers to match the tone or style of the group, and usually its ignorance shows.
3. Trolling – Wait… What did he just say?XKCD.com – Strip #202College Humor’s “Internet Troll”Taken from “Hey There Sarah Palin” – a controversial song on YouTube.com
6. The FUTURE is TERRIFYING!!!Everybody can track:What you’ve said/doneHow you’ve said/done itWhere it occurredWhen it occurredWho was involvedWhy? – Yes, even that, too.NOTHING IS PERSONAL/PRIVATE!!!No, not even your thoughts…The Digital Era has completely changed the world!
7. ConsequencesEvery action/thought triggers a consequence.+ XP => Make wise choices.- XP => Make poor decisions.+/- HP based on how you treat your body.POINTS ARE EVERYWHERE!!!!
9. A quote from Jesse Schell:Jesse Schell (professor at Carnegie Mellon University) gave a keynote speech at the DICE Conference on Feb. 18, 2010. The speech was full of wild speculation about the future. There was a method behind his madness and a moral to his story…