Trolls on the Internet can be infuriating to other people reading or participating in a website. If you know how to handle a troll, beating the troll frustration-free can be very simple and quick, as outlined here.
Steps
Method 1
Method 1 of 3:
IRC Trolling
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Make sure you're dealing with a troll. Sometimes, what appears to be a troll may just be a very stressed out person. Avoid getting heated yourself and try to ask kind questions or make kind suggestions before assuming the worst. [1] X Research source
- Always assume good faith initially.
- Keep your sense of humor. You may be able to joke them out of their misbehaving.
- Consider ignoring them. Troll behavior directed at you will usually stop if you don't add fuel for them to play with.
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Report the troll to an op, administrator, or site owner. An op (channel operator), administrator, or site owner will know how to deal with the troll and will know whether to ban or kick Or Just Leave And Make A New Chat .Advertisement
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Use the ignore command. If you want to ignore them, type /ignore troll's_name_here , you won't see any of the text they write! [2] X Research sourceAdvertisement
Method 2
Method 2 of 3:
Message Board Trolling
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Ignore the posts. A troll's goal is to make users angry, and by responding to their posts, you are "feeding the troll". The sooner you extinguish the trolling, the better. [3] X Research source
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Compliment the troll. A troll's purpose is to get a rise out of you, and they will be thrown off balance if you give them a simple compliment, and may even stop trolling people. And keep it up! [4] X Research source
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3Use the 'Cool' tactic. Wait for the troll to post. After they post, wait a certain amount of time (perhaps ten seconds), then respond with simply, 'cool.' Continue the conversation you were having.
- A troll either wants you to get angry and comment as such, or wants you to be quiet. Using this tactic robs them of both.
- This tactic works very well for statements meant to offend you.
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Report the troll to a moderator or the site owner if they persist. If the trolling persists, a moderator or site owner can deal with them. [5] X Research sourceAdvertisement
Method 3
Method 3 of 3:
User Page Trolling
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Ask the troll to stop posting on your page. Only do this once.
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Stop responding to them. Keep your sense of humor and don't get angry. Treat the matter as what it is – someone testing your boundaries and waiting for you to bite. [6] X Research source
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Ask for a moderator, administrator or site owner to intervene if the troll doesn't stop. [7] X Research sourceAdvertisement
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do I make a person who is trolling crack?Community AnswerYou're better off doing nothing. They are likely only looking for attention. If you give attention to them, they will just keep at it.
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QuestionHow do I deal with trolls in games?Community AnswerIgnore them, or they will just try to annoy you more. Move away from them or into a different chat room if you're in an online game.
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QuestionI'm being bothered by a troll that keeps coming back. The moderators/administrators won't do anything about them. What do I do?Community AnswerBlock them. Ignore them as much as you possibly can. They will stop after they realize that they can't rise a response out of you.
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Tips
- If you announce you are leaving because of trolling, it will convince the trolls that they are winning.Thanks
- Inform your friends about the troll so they can be aware.Thanks
- Don't let mean trolls upset you.Thanks
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Warnings
- Arguing with a troll can get you into trouble, and it doesn't make them leave any sooner.Thanks
- If a troll sends serious threats to physically harm you or share your personal details, don't just ignore them. Threatening people online in this way is a crime. Save the evidence and contact your local police department immediately.Thanks
- Trolls love attention and they love it when they see angry replies. Don't feed the troll.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.osnews.com/story/25540/why-people-troll-and-how-to-stop-them/
- ↑ http://www.geekshed.net/2011/05/how-to-use-the-ignore-command/
- ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/sep/18/the-best-way-to-deal-with-online-trolls-do-like-rachel-riley-starve-them-of-oxygen
- ↑ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/body-shaming-trolls-instagram_n_59f743eee4b07fdc5fbfba31
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnrampton/2015/04/09/10-tips-to-dealing-with-trolls/#2300a31954f4
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnrampton/2015/04/09/10-tips-to-dealing-with-trolls/#2300a31954f4
- ↑ https://www.searchenginejournal.com/defeat-online-trolls/323439/#close
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