Pyle, Gomer[_2_]
May 20th 08, 08:27 PM
rebuking trolls
This said, the above methods (and other more nasty ones) are better left to
professional webwizards and "older ones" (that may often be willing to help
you for a worthy cause). Usually the best method when dealing with trolls is
always the same: NEVER ANSWER TO THEIR POSTINGS! ("Please do not feed the
troll")
The whole point of trolling is to have you react. So do not react! It's as
simple as that, duh. That is something that enrages trolls (disqualify them:
other lurking trolls will take note of their failure and they know - and
fear - it).
By not reacting, you have completely defeated their purpose in life. In
other words, the troll sees his self-worth in how much of a reaction he can
inspire - ignore him: it's your best weapon.
Should you, my advices notwithstanding, answer a troll, then calm down! Do
not read any of the troll's responses to you. He is just trying to draw you
further into its lair. Once more: NEVER ANSWER TO THEIR POSTINGS!
Once more, 5 easy rules:
(1) Don't read posts from or about trolls;
(2) Don't read email from or about trolls;
(3) If you can't resist reading, don't respond;
(4) If you can't resist responding, do so by email, not by posting on a
public forum;
(5) If you are compelled to post a response, if you just can't stop
yourself, at least do the rest of the readers the favor of adding the
troll's nick to the subject line, so they can avoid reading that post.
In case of a cascade attack (by spamming trolls), you may be able to help
matters by posting yourself into the cascade and removing your group from
the crossposting line. (Cascades are those one liners piled on top of each
other that spamming trolls so love).
This said, the above methods (and other more nasty ones) are better left to
professional webwizards and "older ones" (that may often be willing to help
you for a worthy cause). Usually the best method when dealing with trolls is
always the same: NEVER ANSWER TO THEIR POSTINGS! ("Please do not feed the
troll")
The whole point of trolling is to have you react. So do not react! It's as
simple as that, duh. That is something that enrages trolls (disqualify them:
other lurking trolls will take note of their failure and they know - and
fear - it).
By not reacting, you have completely defeated their purpose in life. In
other words, the troll sees his self-worth in how much of a reaction he can
inspire - ignore him: it's your best weapon.
Should you, my advices notwithstanding, answer a troll, then calm down! Do
not read any of the troll's responses to you. He is just trying to draw you
further into its lair. Once more: NEVER ANSWER TO THEIR POSTINGS!
Once more, 5 easy rules:
(1) Don't read posts from or about trolls;
(2) Don't read email from or about trolls;
(3) If you can't resist reading, don't respond;
(4) If you can't resist responding, do so by email, not by posting on a
public forum;
(5) If you are compelled to post a response, if you just can't stop
yourself, at least do the rest of the readers the favor of adding the
troll's nick to the subject line, so they can avoid reading that post.
In case of a cascade attack (by spamming trolls), you may be able to help
matters by posting yourself into the cascade and removing your group from
the crossposting line. (Cascades are those one liners piled on top of each
other that spamming trolls so love).