Make Money Trolling The Internet (especially on Hubpages and blogging)!

Along the back alleys of HubPages, there is a place where a strange and comical person with a genius approach to Hubbing writes. Writing about philosophical concepts, beliefs and various related things. He expounds on a range of related topics.

As it turns out, he doesn't know a lot about philosophy. Though, as I discovered, his knowledge of the subject isn't the point. It hardly concerns him at all, it appears. Why would it? There's no money in it!

An explanation...

Reading through his hubs one finds themselves, mentally, pointing out all of their flaws. Then, feeling the glaring need to address the inaccuracies, one is compelled to comment on it (it's irrationality, arrogance, etc.).

Then, a reply from the writer himself is almost instant and just as outlandish as the hub.

The author, taking on an argumentative, pretentious tone, proceeds to argue via the comment section on his hub. All with the same flair for inept knowledge that his hub had. Incensed by his tone, one is drawn into commenting back. The author replies in kind, so on and so forth.

Some have a knack for arguing. It's fun and can be entertaining, to a point. One might even go along with that kind of exchange for a while.

This is where this particular author's brilliance lies.

The writer's intention isn't to relay competent information, instead, it's to provoke an emotionally charged response or agreement (trolling), in an effort to gain page views. His "shtick" is to play the part of a pretentious know-it-all, that prattles on about subjects and ideas he appears to barely grasp.

This, as you can imagine, sparks lively back and forth conversations in his comments section as he attempts to muddle his way through arguments. Often one can't help but be taken in. Arguments can be very entertaining be it as a participant or spectator.

"The Shtick" is to either be or become someone who people want to argue with. Then, find a subject, sensitive enough to warrant an argument. Finally, draw them into a debate on the subject. It's a fairly simple setup and if done properly will yield a hefty amount of page views.

Page views that pay in real money.

The subject used to draw people to your Hub, blog, site or whatever is very important. Especially if you're going to provoke discussion about it. Surprisingly, there are scant few topics people are willing to argue about.

Yet, there are a few, sensitive areas that people are more than willing to debate about:

• Philosophy - This is a great one, because all things philosophical are open to debate and done right, can illicit lots of emotional responses (from anger to agreement). The real draw is proclaiming your view to be absolutely correct and calling everyone else's wrong.
• Religion - Bringing up religion in almost any context is certain to illicit a response from readers. However, due to the sensitive nature of the subject, this one can be a little tricky and may even get you banned.
• Politics - Oh, politics, that age old divider of nations. Politics are a guaranteed fuel for trolling fire. It's possibly the easiest topic to expound on despite not knowing much...if anything about it. It's very easy to tell someone their particular brand of politics is dead wrong too!

These of course aren't the only topics someone can troll with, but, they're certainly easy to start with. Consider the above...as starter set on the road to earning big bucks "trolling"!

The genius behind the method of course is the character of the villain. In fact, a good deal of HubPage writers engage in this activity.

The author acts like a buffoon, simply to garner views...and get paid for them. Wow.

Being that as it may, anyone that has been incensed into argument, knows that what is being talked about is only half of why you're arguing. The other half is the jackass you're arguing with!

Becoming a loudmouth know it all is key to prolonging, not only the argument, but the readership as well. For every person arguing with you, the longer your comment section grows. Hence, more subject matter for new readers to involve themselves in. It's a pretty cyclical thing, if done right.

The trick is to convey a sense of pretentiousness in your wording. Calling the debater a fool or perhaps an imbecile for his lack of depth will surely bring on a heated response. Be creative! Basically, calling someone stupid, will generally illicit some form of retaliatory rebuttal.

There in lies the rub...or his rub. He elaborates on topics he doesn't actually comprehend, pretentiously mocks the idea with half baked understanding. Proclaims it as irrefutable, to make people mad, insults them and rakes in the money from their views. It's painfully easy.

This isn't some easy, money making scheme, because it's not. You will be loathed, so, if that's a problem for you, you might disregard this plan.

Blathering on and contradicting himself constantly within his own writing, this mad genius, invokes hotly contesting commentary against his own nonsense. Often, this leads to people openly mocking him. It's not a business for those that are quick to anger. You will get angry, that's a given.

If, however, you can keep your emotions in check or get a rush from provoking people, then, this might be right up your alley. Some precautions are suggested before embarking on a monetized trolling scheme.

1. Create a different name - If you're going to incite people, you might want to do it under a different moniker.
2. Create a separate email account - There is nothing worse than an inbox full of hate mail. Especially if it's your primary email account.
3. Remember it's only a part - It's best to divorce yourself from the persona of "the troller". Try imagining it to be an acting role or a character in a book.
4. Don't tell anyone it's you! - The Internet can be a scary place, so, try to avoid telling friends and family about your ravings. Unless they can keep your real name and details out of it, of course.

So, as a matter of recounting, let's remind ourselves how the initial author did it.

1. He picks a subject that's easy to argue about and will incite his readers to join in a debate.
2. Then, touting his maniacal ravings as "facts", he draws readers into argument.
3. He keeps them involved by speaking with mindless, pompous pretension and arrogance.
4. Finally, he insults views contrary to his, with poorly executed rehashing of his own contradicting statements and proclaims his views to be superior to their arguments.

Now, if you can do this across multiple hubs, sites, etc. You can rake in a LOT of views and possible ad revenue. Imagine the possibilities.