Catch Word #210 – Troll
What does it mean to troll someone? Trolling has become a big problem online. In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Jeremy explore the words you can use when talking about online trolling.
Fun facts
In the United Kingdom, some people have been sent to prison for trolling. They were imprisoned for online harassment.
Expressions included in the study guide
- To troll
- To flame
- Avatar
- First Nations
- Invite
- Toxic
Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free
Photo: Jay Wennington (Unsplash.com)
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Catch Word #210 – Troll
What does it mean to troll someone? Trolling has become a big problem online. In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Jeremy explore the words you can use when talking about online trolling.
Fun facts
In the United Kingdom, some people have been sent to prison for trolling. They were imprisoned for online harassment.Expressions included in the study guide
- To troll
- To flame
- Avatar
- First Nations
- Invite
- Toxic
Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free Photo: Jay Wennington (Unsplash.com)
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Jeremy Brinkerhoff
Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Andrew Bates
Transcriptionist: Heather Bates
Study guide writer: Matty Warnock
English editor: Stephanie MacLean
Business manager: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
Project manager: Jessica Cox
Image: Jay Wennington (Unsplash.com)
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