Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2017 15:19:35 GMT
We have all dealt with them at one time or another and in fact are dealing with them now. So here are a few thoughts on the subject.
Trolling is a form of harassment that can take over a discussion. It is the goal of a Troll to disrupt threads, harass posters and put the focus on themselves. Well meaning defenders can create chaos by responding to trolls. The best response is to ignore it. Negative emotions stirred up by trolls leak over into other discussions. Guests to the board and even long time members can become bitter after reading an angry interchange between a troll and his victims, and this can poison previously friendly interactions between long-time users. Leaving is not the answer, when members leave or stop posting they simply allow said Troll to win. Trolls are small minded people that usually create imaginary lives to make themselves feel worthwhile.
Trolling is a form of harassment that can take over a discussion. It is the goal of a Troll to disrupt threads, harass posters and put the focus on themselves. Well meaning defenders can create chaos by responding to trolls. The best response is to ignore it. Negative emotions stirred up by trolls leak over into other discussions. Guests to the board and even long time members can become bitter after reading an angry interchange between a troll and his victims, and this can poison previously friendly interactions between long-time users. Leaving is not the answer, when members leave or stop posting they simply allow said Troll to win. Trolls are small minded people that usually create imaginary lives to make themselves feel worthwhile.
