# Internet Trolls on The No Agenda Show

Internet Trolls comes up in 11 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2007 to August 2021.

- **Chapters:** 11
- **Episodes:** 11
- **Discussed:** December 2007 – August 2021
- **Related topics:** [Internet Research Agency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-research-agency.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [Russian Trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-trolls.md), [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [African-american Voters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/african-american-voters.md), [Anonymous](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anonymous.md), [Bernie Sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [Botnets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/botnets.md), [Censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md)

## Chapters 1–11 of 11

### Troll Room Dynamics and Lifetime Bans

- **Episode:** [1370: Jab Click Share](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1370-jab-click-share.md)
- **Published:** 2021-08-05
- **Time:** 1:30:39–1:33:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1370-jab-click-share/chapter/troll-room-dynamics-and-lifetime-bans.md

The "Troll Room" community experienced internal conflict following the lifetime ban of a user named Harry Hamster. The discussion covers the nature of internet "troll pride" and the technical difficulties of enforcing permanent bans when users can utilize VPNs or change handles. These participants are described as "producers" who contribute to the live show experience.

Keywords: [troll room](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/troll-room.md), [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), [community management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community-management.md), [vpn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vpn.md), [internet culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-culture.md)

### Senate Intelligence Committee Reports on Russian Social Media Influence

- **Episode:** [1096: Algorithmic Amplification](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1096-algorithmic-amplification.md)
- **Published:** 2018-12-22
- **Time:** 2:23–9:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1096-algorithmic-amplification/chapter/senate-intelligence-committee-reports-on-russian-social-media-influence.md

The Senate Intelligence Committee released two reports detailing Russian interference in the 2016 election via the Internet Research Agency. NPR reports that these findings suggest Russian trolls specifically targeted African-American communities to suppress voter turnout. The data indicates that Instagram saw higher engagement for fake Russian content than Facebook, though the hosts question the validity of "engagement" metrics.

Keywords: [senate intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-intelligence-committee.md), [internet research agency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-research-agency.md), [russian trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-trolls.md), [instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [voter suppression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voter-suppression.md), [african-american voters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/african-american-voters.md)

### United Kingdom Hate Speech Laws, Internet Troll Sentencing Proposals

- **Episode:** [1033: Swagger](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1033-swagger.md)
- **Published:** 2018-05-18
- **Time:** 25:06–26:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1033-swagger/chapter/united-kingdom-hate-speech-laws-internet-troll-sentencing-proposals.md

New sentencing recommendations in the United Kingdom propose up to six months in jail for individuals who share "hate posts" online. The guidelines target internet trolls who torment protected groups under the Public Order Act of 1986. There is further discussion regarding the possibility of three-year sentences for more severe online abuse cases.

Keywords: [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md), [hate speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-speech.md), public order act, [internet trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-trolls.md), sentencing guidelines

### Russian Internet Research Agency and Social Media Marketing

- **Episode:** [1011: Vasectomies & Dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1011-vasectomies-dogs.md)
- **Published:** 2018-02-25
- **Time:** 18:21–24:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1011-vasectomies-dogs/chapter/russian-internet-research-agency-and-social-media-marketing.md

Journalist Adrian Chen discusses his investigation into the Internet Research Agency, a Russian "troll factory" based in St. Petersburg. The operation utilizes social media marketing tactics to create online discord and generate advertising revenue rather than executing a sophisticated state-sponsored disinformation campaign. Chen argues that the American public's paranoia regarding Russian bots may be more impactful than the actual content produced by the 90-person staff.

Keywords: [internet research agency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-research-agency.md), adrian chen, [troll farm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/troll-farm.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [chris hayes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-hayes.md)

### Twitter Russian Troll Purge, Media Literacy Partners

- **Episode:** [1001: Sexual Terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1001-sexual-terrorism.md)
- **Published:** 2018-01-21
- **Time:** 2:32:52–2:38:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1001-sexual-terrorism/chapter/twitter-russian-troll-purge-media-literacy-partners.md

Twitter notified over 600,000 users that they had interacted with accounts linked to the Russian Internet Research Agency. The platform announced new partnerships with organizations like Common Sense Media to improve "media literacy" and combat automated propaganda.

Keywords: [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [russian trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-trolls.md), [internet research agency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-research-agency.md), [media literacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-literacy.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md)

### Mark Warner and Allegations of Russian Internet Trolls

- **Episode:** [917: Judas Goat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat.md)
- **Published:** 2017-04-02
- **Time:** 25:03–30:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/mark-warner-and-allegations-of-russian-internet-trolls.md

Senator Mark Warner alleges that 1,000 paid Russian trolls worked to influence voters in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. The discussion disputes the SEO strength of Russian outlets like Sputnik and RT News in American search results during the 2016 election.

Keywords: [mark warner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-warner.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [internet trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-trolls.md), [botnets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/botnets.md), [sputnik](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sputnik.md), [rt news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt-news.md)

### Correct the Record and Hillary Clinton Internet Trolls

- **Episode:** [820: Pre-Spousal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/820-pre-spousal.md)
- **Published:** 2016-04-28
- **Time:** 42:47–45:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/820-pre-spousal/chapter/correct-the-record-and-hillary-clinton-internet-trolls.md

Hillary Clinton's "Correct the Record" organization reportedly invested one million dollars to hire internet trolls to attack Bernie Sanders supporters online. Nomiki Konst and other activists have highlighted this effort as a propaganda campaign designed to shame Sanders supporters into switching their allegiance to Clinton.

Keywords: [correct the record](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/correct-the-record.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [internet trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-trolls.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [daily beast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-beast.md), [yahoo news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yahoo-news.md)

### Anonymous Operation Troll ISIS, Political Double Standards

- **Episode:** [786: Come Together](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/786-come-together.md)
- **Published:** 2016-01-03
- **Time:** 30:38–32:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/786-come-together/chapter/anonymous-operation-troll-isis-political-double-standards.md

The hacker collective Anonymous launched an operation to mock ISIS using derogatory language, creating a contrast with Hillary Clinton's claim that Donald Trump's rhetoric serves as a recruitment tool. The hosts question why the media applauds the anger evoked by Anonymous while condemning similar sentiments from political candidates.

Keywords: [anonymous](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anonymous.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), recruitment tool, [internet trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-trolls.md)

### Popular Science Comment Bans, NPR Marketplace and Internet Trolls

- **Episode:** [553: Hate-Spewing Hashtags](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/553-hate-spewing-hashtags.md)
- **Published:** 2013-10-03
- **Time:** 2:16:54–2:22:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/553-hate-spewing-hashtags/chapter/popular-science-comment-bans-npr-marketplace-and-internet-trolls.md

Popular Science and NPR's Marketplace discuss the decision to shut down online comment sections to prevent "trolls" from distorting scientific perception. The hosts argue that these publications are banning comments because they cannot handle public dissent or corrections to their "pseudoscience" articles. They suggest that the move is a trend toward silencing debate under the guise of protecting "civilization."

Keywords: popular science, [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [marketplace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketplace.md), [internet trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-trolls.md), [climate science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-science.md), [moderation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moderation.md)

### No Agenda Drop Website, Internet Trolls and Viral Content

- **Episode:** [86: Fat Chicks from Toronto](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/86-fat-chicks-from-toronto.md)
- **Published:** 2009-04-05
- **Time:** 8:01–11:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/86-fat-chicks-from-toronto/chapter/no-agenda-drop-website-internet-trolls-and-viral-content.md

The hosts discuss the increasing popularity of the No Agenda Drop website, which has recently attracted active trolls. Unlike traditional forums, the site functions as a chronological repository for links, videos, and images, where trolls contribute humorous Photoshopped content. This activity is viewed as a sign of the show's growing cultural influence and self-propagating viral nature.

Keywords: noagendadrop.com, [internet trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-trolls.md), [viral content](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viral-content.md), photoshopping, community engagement

### Internet Flaming and Police Frustration Theories

- **Episode:** [10: No Agenda 010](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/10-no-agenda-010.md)
- **Published:** 2007-12-29
- **Time:** 21:16–24:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/10-no-agenda-010/chapter/internet-flaming-and-police-frustration-theories.md

A discussion on the psychology of internet "flaming" suggests that online aggression stems from personal dissatisfaction and frustration. This behavior is linked to the actions of police and fire departments in New York, who may be acting out due to unresolved tensions surrounding the events of September 11.

Keywords: internet flaming, [trolling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trolling.md), [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [nypd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nypd.md), [fdny](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fdny.md), frustration, [psychology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychology.md)

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