Web Trolls

I saw an article on The New York Times that I just had to write about. I know it seems like a lot of posts for me in a short time, but as I try to read the news daily (I feel like being up on current events is a good way to keep the mind sharp and entertained), but I do not always have time to write my thoughts on current events at that particular moment, so sometimes posts may seem heavy at times and sporadically so. At any rate, enough explaining my seemingly irrational behavior, and on to the topic at hand.
The Story referenced is available for you to view, at the link below. If I have not said it before (I'm terribly scatterbrained) you may usually find the link to the original, and even if not the file should give you a clue and credit to those who wrote it, and many thanks to those people.

Read the article here.

I hate to say it, but I have a theory that (at least used to) apply to all those who had an inclination towards appreciation of technology, and/or the internet. Once that person discovers that the internet can be a wonderful place where you can be whoever you want to be, or whatever you want to be, that the feeling can run away with you. It leads to an addiction to the thrill of being that person or thing, and can easily take over your life in ways that would horrify people that have not experienced it. I would even go so far as to say that all people that have regular interaction with the internet, and participate in some sort of online chatter with anyone that they do not know in person, will go through this phase. I sense that most people like this are in their teenage years, or those who never quite matured on to the level of ordinary people. Sadly, the new dynamic of the internet in the past few years, especially with the advent of Social Networking, such as MySpace or Facebook, seems to draw these socially deficient people in like bugs to porch lights late at night. I would like to say that with the obvious aside, most normal folks with some base morals or those with sufficient education achieve enough maturity to move past this phase, learn from the experience, and become better people.
That all being said, I would like to confront all of those poor souls who have not yet advanced past their crude and cruel humor, and ask some simple questions: For all of the ill-gotten jollies that you have elicited from people over your time, is it worth it? Do you feel good about yourself from feeding off of other peoples legitimite problems and passions? Would you feel the same way if you or someone that you hold dear fell victim to your bad joke? And if that hasn't illicited a response from you, my final seroes of questions should make it clear: What is wrong with your life? Do you not have a family that cares and loves you? Do you have an insufficient amount of friends? Do you have an insecurity problem? Is there some way that I may be of assistance to you with any of these problems? I'll come out and admit it: I'm a computer geek from the get-go. I'm overweight and white as a ghost. I live in a place where I am surround by people that are different from me in a host of different ways. I have a family (wife and kids) that love me, I have true friends that enjoy my company, and do all that they can when I am in need. I extract much satisfaction from providing for my family, and learning from my college experience. My deficiencies do not define me, nor do they curtail me. I would gather that any you have could be overcome with minimal effort. send a comment today and get the help you need.
To all those who still think its the coolest thing to make people miserable, and do not want to seek help, I will keep you in my prayers.