I refuse to talk to trolls directly, so when a fellow FReeper gets a comment from one who is trash-talking cracking about me or my research, I respond to the FReeper instead with a message meant for the trolls.
It drives them crazy. I've made similar kinds of general statement before, without maentioning names. But, invariably, one will immediately respond, acting indignant, as if my comment was specifically directed at him.
But, feel free to stick 'em all you want.
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I handle it the same way. When I do, the troll in question will respond to me directly and I’ll tell him not to post to me again because I’m not interested in anything he has to say. But, of course, they feel the need to comment about that as well because no troll can stop putting his nose where it doesn’t belong.
It really does drive ‘em nuts, though, doesn’t it? (or maybe it’s more like a short putt)
Bump. I have stopped talking to trolls too. Their intent is to waste time, create confusion and frustration.