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TruthSeeker7
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how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
Some good suggestions for dealing with Trolls here:

[link to www.angelfire.com]

"This page is a step by step guide to handling a Troll on Usenet, or any other discussion forum on the Internet. Or, more precisely, it is a step by step guide to beating a Troll at their own game.

"There are too many Trolls that infest Newsgroups and discussion forums - this site gives you some ideas about how to stop their antics permanently.

"Before we begin, though, understand this: the best way to deal with a Troll is to ignore them entirely. They are not worth your time, however you may feel about their comments.

"However, this site recognises that sometimes you may be unwittingly drawn into a 'conversation' with them. This site will help you to deal with that situation.

"How To Handle A Troll" is updated on a semi-regular basis. You might like to visit this page again to learn new tactics against the Trolls. Similarly, you might like to let your friends know about the site. After you have finished reading, please link to this guide from your website.

"Don't let anyone get destroyed by the Trolls!"

Anti-Troll Guide: [link to www.angelfire.com]
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02/19/2008 02:19 AM
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Re: how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
"Don't let anyone get destroyed by the Trolls!"
 Quoting: TruthSeeker7

Just trolling
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02/19/2008 02:25 AM
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Re: how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
This whole board is controversial. Some people know how to have mature conversations about things they don't agree on and some don't. The world would be an awfully boring place, if we all agreed on everything.
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02/19/2008 02:27 AM
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Re: how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
you guys call anybody trolls that don't agree with your thinking
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Re: how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
define troll
Morna Moonrae

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02/19/2008 02:27 AM
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Re: how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
"Don't let anyone get destroyed by the Trolls!"

Just trolling
 Quoting: Troll 314849

LoL I was going to say that
If this is medicine woah-oh
It tastes like medicine
Just help me get it in
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02/19/2008 02:28 AM
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Re: how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
"Don't let anyone get destroyed by the Trolls!"

Just trolling

LoL I was going to say that
 Quoting: Morna Moonrae

Tooooooooooo Baaaaaaaaaaaad lol
It's time for us to fight back against these socialist scumbags
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02/19/2008 02:31 AM
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Re: how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
Op,

I learned from different Ac's: "Don't feed the trolls".

Your link explains why.
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02/19/2008 02:33 AM
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Re: how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
You are a troll I bet

bsflag
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02/19/2008 02:36 AM
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Re: how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
You are a troll I bet

bsflag
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 351956

No he aint!
It's time for us to fight back against these socialist scumbags
TruthSeeker7  (OP)

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02/19/2008 02:37 AM
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Re: how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
This whole board is controversial. Some people know how to have mature conversations about things they don't agree on and some don't. The world would be an awfully boring place, if we all agreed on everything.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 285715


Yup, and I don't mind the controversy or disagreement one bit. I actually love the differing views. It's only those looking to deliberately disrupt, distract, attack and take away from the discussion just to get attention for themselves who I think should be completely ignored or addressed properly.

I've tended to unwittingly engage them, and can usually shut them up, but it often takes time away from researching and posting useful information and responses that could be of benefit to others.

I think it's good to know how to deal with them.
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02/19/2008 02:38 AM
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Re: how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
Op,

I learned from different Ac's: "Don't feed the trolls".

Your link explains why.
 Quoting: Darza


Yup. A very simple rule. Yet not always easy to follow when you feel provoked or attacked.
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02/19/2008 02:38 AM
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Re: how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
Settle back kettle black
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Re: how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
define troll
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 363795


What is a Troll?

[link to www.angelfire.com]
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02/19/2008 02:39 AM
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Re: how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
You are a troll I bet

bsflag

No he aint!
 Quoting: --=SeX=--


I heard trolls use bad english.....like aint. A troll you must be
Morna Moonrae

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02/19/2008 02:40 AM
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Re: how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
You are a troll I bet

bsflag

No he aint!
 Quoting: --=SeX=--

yeah, he's got prayer hands for cryin!
If this is medicine woah-oh
It tastes like medicine
Just help me get it in
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02/19/2008 02:42 AM
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Re: how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
This whole board is controversial. Some people know how to have mature conversations about things they don't agree on and some don't. The world would be an awfully boring place, if we all agreed on everything.


Yup, and I don't mind the controversy or disagreement one bit. I actually love the differing views. It's only those looking to deliberately disrupt, distract, attack and take away from the discussion just to get attention for themselves who I think should be completely ignored or addressed properly.

I've tended to unwittingly engage them, and can usually shut them up, but it often takes time away from researching and posting useful information and responses that could be of benefit to others.

I think it's good to know how to deal with them.
 Quoting: TruthSeeker7

What makes you the discussion police all of a sudden?
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02/19/2008 02:42 AM
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Re: how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
Try to send me back to rehab and I said
Troll, Troll, Troll...
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02/19/2008 02:43 AM
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Re: how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
you guys call anybody trolls that don't agree with your thinking
 Quoting: Resident Sheep 376364

Bingo, we have a winner.
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02/19/2008 02:44 AM
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Re: how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
you guys call anybody trolls that don't agree with your thinking
 Quoting: Resident Sheep 376364


It's usually the people that think 'chemtrails' are real that call everyone else a troll.

"atmospheric aerosols" indeed lol
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02/19/2008 02:46 AM
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Re: how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
you guys call anybody trolls that don't agree with your thinking
 Quoting: Resident Sheep 376364



Because you are a troll, I can see you thinking that way. Troll boy. LOL
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02/19/2008 02:47 AM
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Re: how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
I'm trolling a troll thread. Imagine that.
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02/19/2008 02:48 AM
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Re: how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
You are a troll I bet

bsflag

No he aint!


I heard trolls use bad english.....like aint. A troll you must be
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 351956

what country do you come from? Aussie accent buddy!
It's time for us to fight back against these socialist scumbags
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02/19/2008 02:49 AM
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Re: how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
I'm trolling a troll thread. Imagine that.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 285715

rofl
It's time for us to fight back against these socialist scumbags
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02/19/2008 02:50 AM
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Re: how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
You are a troll I bet

bsflag

No he aint!


I heard trolls use bad english.....like aint. A troll you must be

what country do you come from? Aussie accent buddy!
 Quoting: --=SeX=--


In english it would be...isnt. Your welcome mate.
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02/19/2008 02:51 AM
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Re: how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
I'm trolling a troll thread. Imagine that.

rofl
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I'm sorry. Will you forgive me?
Morna Moonrae

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Re: how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
You are a troll I bet

bsflag

No he aint!


I heard trolls use bad english.....like aint. A troll you must be

what country do you come from? Aussie accent buddy!
 Quoting: --=SeX=--

so you're a lazy Auss? LoL
If this is medicine woah-oh
It tastes like medicine
Just help me get it in
TruthSeeker7  (OP)

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02/19/2008 03:05 AM
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Re: how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
I'm trolling a troll thread. Imagine that.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 285715


Yes, how moronic. Er, I meant, how ironic.

And now,

cupofjoe
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Re: how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
People just don't like blunt honesty and those who convey it are referred to as trolls. What amazes me is people actually take the internet seriously after all these years, I don't and can't figure out why some still do. The web is mainly chalk full of shit anyway, the real positive aspect about it is freedom to express yourself how you like without having to give a shit about what other's 'may' think. I love telling someone how I feel about them and really meaning it, it's a nice feeling. Of course, there are still a lot of people on the internet just surfing for acceptance which is pretty sad, it shows how young in their development they are. Don't get me wrong, I did the same thing once upon a time..... Like when I was a child!
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Re: how to handle a Troll... and beat them at their own game
I'm trolling a troll thread. Imagine that.


Yes, how moronic. Er, I meant, how ironic.

And now,

cupofjoe
 Quoting: TruthSeeker7

hf
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I'm trolling a troll thread. Imagine that.

rofl

I'm sorry. Will you forgive me?
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 285715

For what?
It's time for us to fight back against these socialist scumbags





GLP