Some definitions:

1) This is the Scandanavian term for elf. Sometimes they are described as being hairy and ugly, although they are able to change their shape into anything they please. They are said to have lots of treasure, and live in beautiful palaces.

2) A popular Upper Peninsula term for people who live in the Lower Peninsula, below the Mackinac Bridge.

3) a race of giants. They appear in various Northern mythologies. In Norse mythology Trolls are represented as a type of goblin.

4) a newsgroup post that is deliberately incorrect, intended to provoke readers; or a person who makes such a post

5) From the fishing term. As a noun, synonymous with flamebait. As a verb, to post controversial or provocative messages in a deliberate attempt to provoke flames.

Aaah 4 & 5 seem close ! Someone who's posting something that goes against the opinion of the majority, just for the fun of getting lot's of reactions.

Hope this helps! [:-]

J.