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Re: Trolls and Extinction » SLS

Posted by doxogenic boy on March 3, 2014, at 16:52:03

In reply to Re: 'Trolls' and Really Defensive People, posted by SLS on March 3, 2014, at 14:23:54

> I would feel that it be an abdication of my responsibility as a fellow human being to say nothing when innocence is attacked by injustice, bullying, or worse.

I respect this principle very much, but when it comes to trolls, it may worsen the situation. Trolls have one goal: to get as much response as possible, and mostly angry response.

The only thing that works is extinction. Without any food, the troll will leave the forum.

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/online-trolls-are-psychopaths-and-sadists-psychologists-claim-9134396.html

Quote:
"If an unfortunate person falls into their trap, trolling intensifies for further, merciless amusement. This is why novice Internet users are routinely admonished, 'Do not feed the trolls!'," the study warned.
End quote.

-doxogenic


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