Perhaps injecting a bit a little humor here might have a calming effect . . . . .
FYI: From Google) re: plonk (Note: not far-off from Planck! IMO; KSM) ; troll
Plonk Wine
Plonk is a non-specific and derogatory term used primarily in British and Australian English for wine. (Note: Plonk is not a commonly-used American term, IMO; KSM)
Troll; plural noun: trolls
1. a mythical, cave-dwelling being depicted in folklore as either a giant or a dwarf, typically having a very ugly appearance. (Note: Forum use of this term does not meet the standard definition, IMO; KSM)
Troll verb (used with object)
1. to sing or utter in a full, rolling voice.
2. to sing in the manner of a round or catch.
3. to fish for or in with a moving line, working the line up or down with a rod, as in fishing for pike, or trailing the line behind a slow-moving boat.
4. to move (the line or bait) in doing this.
5. to cause to turn round and round; roll.
6. Obsolete. to hand around, as a bowl of liquor at table.
7. Digital Technology. Informal.
FYI: From Google) re: plonk (Note: not far-off from Planck! IMO; KSM) ; troll
Plonk Wine
Plonk is a non-specific and derogatory term used primarily in British and Australian English for wine. (Note: Plonk is not a commonly-used American term, IMO; KSM)
Troll; plural noun: trolls
1. a mythical, cave-dwelling being depicted in folklore as either a giant or a dwarf, typically having a very ugly appearance. (Note: Forum use of this term does not meet the standard definition, IMO; KSM)
Troll verb (used with object)
1. to sing or utter in a full, rolling voice.
2. to sing in the manner of a round or catch.
3. to fish for or in with a moving line, working the line up or down with a rod, as in fishing for pike, or trailing the line behind a slow-moving boat.
4. to move (the line or bait) in doing this.
5. to cause to turn round and round; roll.
6. Obsolete. to hand around, as a bowl of liquor at table.
7. Digital Technology. Informal.
- to post inflammatory or inappropriate messages or comments on (the Internet, especially a message board) for the purpose of upsetting other users and provoking a response. (Note: Is this the usage you are refering to, DrT? . . or one of 1-6 the above; KSM)
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