Dealing with Trolls

Discussion in 'Off Topic' started by Pinkie_Pie2, Nov 9, 2012.

  1. Hi, I'm here to address a very frequent issue- trolling. Trolling, while harmless, and even funny, can be very frustrating to the op. This thread will describe how to beat the trolls at their own game.

    1. Don't reply.
    This is pretty self explanatory. If you don't reply, you win. TA-DAH! 

    If you choose to reply-

    2. Check your spelling and grammar.
    I cannot stress this enough. When you respond to a troll with spelling and grammar errors, or even worse, text talk, you are just fueling the troll.

    3. Don't swear.
    Some cussing (starred out of course) to prove your point is fine to a certain extent, though I don't find it necessary. But when you post this- "Shut up you ******* *** I am not a ***** you are the ***** OMG you're such a *****"

    ... Need I say more? 

    4. Troll back.
    This is my personal favorite . However, I do not recommend this method unless you are an "experienced troll". Keep your posts short and to the point. A long rant will not be near as effective.

    5. Don't insult them. (too much )
    This is crucial. Hurling insults at them or other people on the thread backing them up is just pathetic. If you start spitting insults all over the place, guess what, you lose.

    6. Never threaten them.
    Never. I have seen this used several times, and it. does. not. work. Some examples are "I have strong allies that will farm you." and "My boyfriend/girlfriend will farm you." Most of the time the trolls have asked for proof, and op didn't have any.

    Aaaaaaand the final rule for dealing with trolls iiiiiiisss...

    7. DON'T SET YOURSELF UP FOR IT!
    I have seen this all to much. Complaining about being silenced, hating on a popular forumer, and posting several pointless threads are all big no-no's. If you di this, you WILL be trolled. 100% guaranteed. No if's, no but's, no maybe's. You will be.

    Well, that's it! Hope you find this guide useful!
     
  2. This thread is gay.
     
  3. Did*

    Lol. But this thread is a useful anti-troll guide.
     
  4. Yes, of course! This is a VERY happy thread! 
     
  5. This thread sucks.
     
  6. Nuuuuu a thread that teaches people to own me :'(
     
  7. Ha, you mad bro?  Jkjk
     
  8. You're personal favorite is to troll back? You aren't even a troll
     
  9. Very true Christiano, but it's funny to see. You know what I mean?
     
  10. You just replied to a troll. You just broke or of your OWN rules.
     
  11. If you don't reply the troll wins idiot. ._.
     
  12. Trolls win either way.
     
  13. I troll sometimes just for fun 
     
  14. I don't know. Are you? More importantly, am I a potato? 
     
  15. So, are we trolling a potato?

    Am I a troll?
     
  16. Pinkie, get off of my thread.