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To: Fantasywriter; curiosity; LorenC; Jim Robinson
The trolls have a "forum" here because we LET them engage us in debate. I don't do that anymore. I have nothing to say to anyone who holds conservatives in contempt. I truly wish more people would do the same.

And I see they try to claim they aren't trolls. They are.

Urban Dictionary: Trolling

Trolling is the act of purposefully antagonizing other people on the internet, generally on message boards. When done in a moderated internet community, this can result in banning. When done to uptight people such as fundies, this can result in hilarity.

255 posted on 04/19/2011 10:33:56 AM PDT by DJ MacWoW (America! The wolves are at your door! How will you answer the knock?)
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To: DJ MacWoW

I hear you. There’s so much to be said for ignoring trolls, it really is a good option. The only downsides are (1) the trolls are going to harass somebody, regardless; it’s why they’re here, and (2) when left unchallenged, they spread their garbage with greater frequency and boldness. People who don’t know better read their propaganda, and run the risk of believing it.

But yes, ignoring the trolls is probably the best option. They shouldn’t be encouraged to eat FR bandwidth with total and complete abandon, that’s for sure.


256 posted on 04/19/2011 10:49:55 AM PDT by Fantasywriter
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