We've all been there before, a thread or post draws the attention of a troll, sometimes intelligent, normally complete raving lunatics.
The general rule is "don't feed the trolls", but when they are that funny and idiotic in their trolling but proud of it is it right to continue feeding them for a laugh at their stupidity or should you be nice and responsible and not feed them?
Is it right to feed trolls
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Is it right to feed trolls
I bow down to thee oh great Nickman, the wisest of the wise, your political adroitness is unsurpassed, your sagacity is unmatched, your wisdom shines through on this forum amongst us mere mortals as bright as your scalp under the light of a full moon, never shall I doubt your analytical prowess again. You are my hero, my lord, my savior, may you accept my offerings so you continue to bless us with your genius.
Re: Is it right to feed trolls
Every trolling case should be treated on its own merit.
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Case by case - One man's attentionseekingnarcissisticselfobsessedbraggarttwat is another man's GEM.
Son, we live in a world that has forums, and those forums have to be guarded by Mods. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Nickman? I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for Lucy, and you curse GE. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know -- that GE’s moderation, while tragic, probably saved lives; and my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, keeps threads on track and under the appropriately sized, highlighted green headings.
You want moderation because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that forum -- you need me on that forum. We use words like "stay on topic," "use the appropriate forum," "please delete." We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very moderation that I provide and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather that you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest you get a green handle and edit a post. Either way, I don't give a DAMN what you think about moderation.
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Anyway I for one would never troll anyone on the GH or twitter.
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#Schiftyshashtagsoflove
Son, we live in a world that has forums, and those forums have to be guarded by Mods. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Nickman? I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for Lucy, and you curse GE. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know -- that GE’s moderation, while tragic, probably saved lives; and my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, keeps threads on track and under the appropriately sized, highlighted green headings.
You want moderation because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that forum -- you need me on that forum. We use words like "stay on topic," "use the appropriate forum," "please delete." We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very moderation that I provide and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather that you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest you get a green handle and edit a post. Either way, I don't give a DAMN what you think about moderation.
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#HugsNotCyberThugsT_R wrote:#Schiftyshashtagsoflove
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Re: Is it right to feed trolls
We have an absolute influx of them at the GH, although I'm 99% certain they're all one of three or less posters
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They're all Lucy aren't they?
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Listen, I'd be completely blown away if at least 60% of them weren't.Pigman wrote:They're all Lucy aren't they?
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A trolls gotta eat
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Lol ^^Dr Zaius wrote:A trolls gotta eat
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I actually never pictured you in a yellow shirt before, SB... errr, Dick.
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Dick from the internet indeed.-
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That dude sounds like Pigman and Manbush had a baby 
The spiral of silence refers to the idea that when people fail to speak, the price of speaking rises. As the price to speak rises, still fewer speak out, which further causes the price to rise, so that fewer people yet will speak out, until a whole culture or nation is silenced. This is what happened in Germany.
If you do not speak, you are not being neutral, but are contributing to the success of the thing you refuse to name and condemn.
If you do not speak, you are not being neutral, but are contributing to the success of the thing you refuse to name and condemn.
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God, that would be a horrible baby.dubby wrote:That dude sounds like Pigman and Manbush had a baby
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... _Australia
If this isn't a poor attempt at trolling then it really is game over for our universe...
If this isn't a poor attempt at trolling then it really is game over for our universe...
