help killing trolls

[phacemeltar]

im trying to figure out a way to make being helpful (anti-trolling) on the internet cool. ive been using the internet for like 15 years now, and it seems like trolling (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=trolling) is becoming overly popular.

i admit that i have been known to resort to this behavior many times over my internet career, but i think it would be nice if the internet was a place where people could go for good information or advice.

any ideas on how to get people interested in this pursuit?

[myriverse]

Pretty sure it became popular before you were here. The battle against trolls was lost in and around 1995.

[Glenzig]

Can't kill no innernetz troll. They are imortalz.

[Bboboo]

The first step we can make is actually using this word properly.

[hatelore]

Peeps were trolling on kali (ipx) network playing warcraft 2 way back in the day. Pretty sure trolling is here to stay.

[Imslap]

The only way to kill trolling is to view it as entertainment.

[Atalya]

see now when you say "trolling" do you mean the big lumbering beasts hiding under a bridge ready to pounce ? Or do you mean trolling as in the fishing term where someone drives by slowly to try to bait a predator? Always wondered which form of "trolling" people thought they were doing

[Yumyums Inmahtumtums]

The only way to kill an troll is to become 1.

[Ahldagor]

ignore them and don't reply no matter how asinine a statement is. they're like advertisements in that simpsons episode. the problem is that most trolls these days rehash methods that have been overly done. there's little or no creativity in it anymore.

[Whirled]

You mean supposed grown individuals actually using these inter-webs for good & not just to be a dick twister or ass puncher to one another? In theory; it sounds awesome.... will most people do it?...sadly, no.... but who knows...perhaps that enlightenment the Hopi Indians spoke of is finally here... lol

[Orruar]

It really depends on where you go. Plenty of places out there with little/no trolls. If you come to P99 RNF, you kind of have to figure trolling will abound.

[phacemeltar]

Trolls can try to start a sex chat, be inflammatory, or insulting. Their goal is basically just to harass you. That is what fuels them.


Here are specific steps you can take to keep trolls away:

Start a chat in a friendly and warm way, but do not have your guards down until after you discover that the person is genuinely seeking help. This happens the vast majority of the time. However, there are times when trolls behave inappropriately. We do not want you to be caught off guard.

Immediately hit the “ignore” button and block the user. This allows GMs to mark this individual and take away their ability to harass other listeners moving forward.

Please recognize that it is not at all appropriate for you to ever be spoken to in an insulting or sexual manner. Simply end the chat as soon as possible.



i stole this from another website, but edited it somewhat to suit this post.

[Swish]

From a trolling mastermind...

http://polipic.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/338643_10150313980336275_177486166274_8469552_1823 779958_o.jpg

[Champion_Standing]

The best way to troll is to be totally serious

[Glenzig]

From a trolling mastermind...

http://polipic.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/338643_10150313980336275_177486166274_8469552_1823 779958_o.jpg

Gandhi confirmed worlds biggest troll.

[Champion_Standing]

kill urself the troll lives in you.. you will suffer no harm ala harry potter

sounds legit

[TMOcheerleader]

become a white knight obviously

[phacemeltar]

and gandhi is dead.. i guess trolling does not pay off

[Glenzig]

and gandhi is dead.. i guess trolling does not pay off

Yeah ok, I guess you think Elvis and Jim Morrison are dead too.
<whispers> oh god I'm trolling.

[phacemeltar]

Yeah ok, I guess you think Elvis and Jim Morrison are dead too.
<whispers> oh god I'm trolling.

and spock

[Dragonsblood1987]

The best way to troll is to be totally serious

No it isn't.

[jarshale]

A "troll" has been reduced to anyone who doesn't agree with you on the internet. It's kinda sad.

[Dragonsblood1987]

A "troll" has been reduced to anyone who doesn't agree with you on the internet. It's kinda sad.

It's the same kind of loaded term as conspiracy theory. People call 9/11 being an inside job a conspiracy theory so you think of tin foil hats and reptilian shapeshifters and immediately denounce the idea.

[Glenzig]

It's the same kind of loaded term as conspiracy theory. People call 9/11 being an inside job a conspiracy theory so you think of tin foil hats and reptilian shapeshifters and immediately denounce the idea.

Yeah pretty much.

[DeruIsLove]

O.P.needs to go the fuck back to Tumblr.

[JayN]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BnIJuU_SP-U/UEtxGQNccWI/AAAAAAAAGEU/QpXFg13RP-Y/s640/911_jet_fuel_meme.jpg

[Eliseus]

Trolling is not overly popular, the ignorance of people claiming everyone as a troll has become overly popular.

[phacemeltar]

O.P.needs to go the fuck back to Tumblr.

i never messed with that queer shit. maybe you should take your own advice and start your next account on tumblr instead of here.

[DeruIsLove]

i never messed with that queer shit. maybe you should take your own advice and start your next account on tumblr instead of here.

Take your own advise. A SJW faggot like you would fit right in.