An eyecatching link on a website which encourages people to read on. It is often paid for by the advertiser ("Paid" click bait) or generates income based on the number of clicks.
This is not news, really. Itβs click bait, the stuff pageviews are made of.
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This is the worst article I've ever read, clearly from a massive Microsoft hater or paid by Apple/Google. It's just paid FUD clickbait, wouldn't expect any better of news.com.au. Source: Whirlpool Forum 21 Oct 2012.
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Pedo Baiting is what bored trolls do in their spare time for lulz. They lurk in forums, waiting for their victims. The troll pretends to be a young, naive minor, and simply waits for the pedos to turn up. They then start a chat, flirting until they get the contact information and name. Then, they post another message pretending to be the FBI, CEOP, police or some other authority figure. They continue doing this, working the victim up into a panicky frenzy, then sit back and cackle in delight at the misery they have caused.
Troll: So can I have your number?
Foolish Pedo: Sure Baby, it's 0191 5674834, you gonna send me some pictures?
Troll: The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) has logged the IP address....
Doomed pedo: OH GOD NO.
Troll: Haha, I love pedo baiting!
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A vehicle, monitored by the police, that is used to tempt a car thief into stealing it.
The Vancouver police operate with "bait cars" to trap car thieves. The vehicles, equipped with disabling devices and global-positioning equipment, are parked in a lot where thieves have been active. The bait-car program is well known to car thieves, who consider the practice unsporting,
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Used as an insult to someone who is unpopular, primarily used towards skaters.
"Look at those skaters, they're bait"
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Crack cocaine. As seen on "King of the Hill"
Hank Hill got arrested buying crack with the intention of using it as fish bait
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A female companion, typically attractive, used to lure in other females for her guy friend. Must be sure to flirt with other men, to assure other females that their relationship is strictly platonic.
Pauline was the best wing bait. Whenever Jaque brought her with him to the bar, he scored at least three numbers.
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Pedo bait is when a girl of age intentionally or unintentionally has a childish appearance, rather it be the way she dresses or whatever. Itβs usually in the sexual sense.
That pornstar looks and sounds like a fucking little girl dude, thatβs straight up pedo bait
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