Classic trolling.

Start with a statement or link about a controversial topic in the news. Then enter the discussion periodically to rachet up the namecalling. Try to stear the thread drift toward topics which will enable more namecalling and venom.

Watch the timing and words of the troll.

Only Mudcatters with names matter in this type of discussion, and so far they've comported (is that a word? ;-)) themselves well.

Watch the timing...