A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Internet gadfly
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The Internet [Gadfly] is easily mistaken for a troll, but is actually far more pathetic and common than the troll. Whereas a troll is an artificial construct, the Internet Gadfly is desperate to invest himself emotionally in his attempts at [disruption]. The Internet belongs to him and how DARE you do something of which he does not approve. The Internet Gadfly will often initially seem [benign], but he will soon attach himself to the power structure somewhere - on a forum, on IRC or even on [Usenet] - and then things will go horribly wrong. Internet Gadfly will begin griping constantly and pushing boundaries. He will eventually attempt to [foment] rebellion and, failing this, retreat to a sort of sub-community that exists solely to harass the community that [exiled] him. Fortunately, Internet Gadfly will find many outcast comrades to take up the cause with him.
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