Post by Rippedstorm on Oct 5, 2008 16:17:59 GMT -5
Taken From: TDF (the daemon forum)
I HIGHLY recmomend people fallow this instead of taking action with there own rules. Also to be done with spammers.
~Spotty
HOW TO SPOT AND DEAL WITH A TROLL
This is just a friendly reminder to everyone, and is not directed at certain individuals or parties.
There are many different types on the Internet. All of us here at TDF are generally friendly, intelligent, discussion-worthy people. There are a certain few, however, that defy this classification. These individuals are neither intelligent nor friend-worthy, and are typically the lowest of the low. They are not newbs. Nor are they even n00bs. They are the trolls.
HOW TO SPOT A TROLL
Just like the mythical creatures of their namesake, trolls are truly ugly. They may arrive on a nice, lovely forum such as ours with what appear to be the best intentions. However, they hide underneath the bridge of internet anonymity, and will use that anonymity to cause havoc and destruction wherever they go. In essence, trolls thrive on CHAOS. And by chaos, I mean FLAME WARS, ARGUMENTS, CONFRONTATIONS, AND LYING.
Trolls generally have faulty arguments and fallacies. Their usual comeback to what might be a logical argument is *bleeo* you” or “you suck”. These are only statements. Not valid thought processes.
WHAT TO DO IF THERE’S A TROLL IN YOUR MIDST
If a fairly new person without much of a reputation is spelling poorly, throwing insults, and generally talking out of their butt….chances are they are a troll. What do you do in this case? Let’s walk-through what TO do and what NOT to do.
TROLL: girls are teh GAY!!!!!1
Now. There are many things wrong with the statement. Not only is it offensive to females, but it uses a slur pretty badly…plus the spelling is terrible. What SHOULDN’T you do?
USER: Hey Troll! You are offensive to not only females but the entire homosexual community AND GOOD SPELLERS! You *bleep*!!!
Although this comeback gets across your point, its exactly what the troll WANTS you to do. Trolls thrive on comebacks and arguments. If you feed the fire, it’ll just grow bigger. The best reaction towards an idiot like this is to do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING AT ALL! If you don’t feed the fire, it’ll burn out.
If you must react to a troll, do so in a way that neither COUNTERS nor AFFIRMS them. Instead of countering with “No, that’s not true” try “Well that is a valid viewpoint but I think that….”, instead. Intelligent avoidance is the BEST strategy.
Remember: Talking to a troll is a LAST RESORT!
Above all, though, never give a troll the significance they THINK they deserve.
If you respond to every nitty-gritty stupid thing the troll says…you’re only making them happy, and they are obviously getting to you. ‘Don’t Argue’ is the main rule to follow. Let’s try this idea of ‘not arguing’!
TROLL: girls are teh GAY!!!2
USER: I’m sorry you feel that way. I am a female, and I love my ovaries and being attracted to members of the opposite sex.
TROLL: UR STILL GAY!
USER: Well, I have always have had a thing for Keira Knightly, but haven’t we all?
TROLL: Oh jees, what a good argument. If that’s all u can come up with YOU STILL SUCK!
USER: I’m not trying to argue with you.
TROLL: Then why are u replying, HUH?!?!
USER: Because I’m bored and you are mildly amusing. :3
At this moment, a mod will swoop in and lock that sorry Troll’s rear end. Congratulations, USER! You just properly dealt with a Troll! Remember the quick and easy rules…..
1. If you spot a possible troll, PM A MOD IMMEDIATELY! Then prepare to logically avoid confrontation.
2. Keep calm!
3. Don’t stoop to their level! Insulting is just what the troll wants!
4. Pay them a compliment! It’s the last thing a troll expects.
5. Encourage them to join in on the actual discussion by continuing whatever the topic is!
You all know how to take care of yourselves. And remember……the best way to kill a troll is to IGNORE THEM!
I HIGHLY recmomend people fallow this instead of taking action with there own rules. Also to be done with spammers.
~Spotty
HOW TO SPOT AND DEAL WITH A TROLL
This is just a friendly reminder to everyone, and is not directed at certain individuals or parties.
There are many different types on the Internet. All of us here at TDF are generally friendly, intelligent, discussion-worthy people. There are a certain few, however, that defy this classification. These individuals are neither intelligent nor friend-worthy, and are typically the lowest of the low. They are not newbs. Nor are they even n00bs. They are the trolls.
HOW TO SPOT A TROLL
Just like the mythical creatures of their namesake, trolls are truly ugly. They may arrive on a nice, lovely forum such as ours with what appear to be the best intentions. However, they hide underneath the bridge of internet anonymity, and will use that anonymity to cause havoc and destruction wherever they go. In essence, trolls thrive on CHAOS. And by chaos, I mean FLAME WARS, ARGUMENTS, CONFRONTATIONS, AND LYING.
Trolls generally have faulty arguments and fallacies. Their usual comeback to what might be a logical argument is *bleeo* you” or “you suck”. These are only statements. Not valid thought processes.
WHAT TO DO IF THERE’S A TROLL IN YOUR MIDST
If a fairly new person without much of a reputation is spelling poorly, throwing insults, and generally talking out of their butt….chances are they are a troll. What do you do in this case? Let’s walk-through what TO do and what NOT to do.
TROLL: girls are teh GAY!!!!!1
Now. There are many things wrong with the statement. Not only is it offensive to females, but it uses a slur pretty badly…plus the spelling is terrible. What SHOULDN’T you do?
USER: Hey Troll! You are offensive to not only females but the entire homosexual community AND GOOD SPELLERS! You *bleep*!!!
Although this comeback gets across your point, its exactly what the troll WANTS you to do. Trolls thrive on comebacks and arguments. If you feed the fire, it’ll just grow bigger. The best reaction towards an idiot like this is to do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING AT ALL! If you don’t feed the fire, it’ll burn out.
If you must react to a troll, do so in a way that neither COUNTERS nor AFFIRMS them. Instead of countering with “No, that’s not true” try “Well that is a valid viewpoint but I think that….”, instead. Intelligent avoidance is the BEST strategy.
Remember: Talking to a troll is a LAST RESORT!
Above all, though, never give a troll the significance they THINK they deserve.
If you respond to every nitty-gritty stupid thing the troll says…you’re only making them happy, and they are obviously getting to you. ‘Don’t Argue’ is the main rule to follow. Let’s try this idea of ‘not arguing’!
TROLL: girls are teh GAY!!!2
USER: I’m sorry you feel that way. I am a female, and I love my ovaries and being attracted to members of the opposite sex.
TROLL: UR STILL GAY!
USER: Well, I have always have had a thing for Keira Knightly, but haven’t we all?
TROLL: Oh jees, what a good argument. If that’s all u can come up with YOU STILL SUCK!
USER: I’m not trying to argue with you.
TROLL: Then why are u replying, HUH?!?!
USER: Because I’m bored and you are mildly amusing. :3
At this moment, a mod will swoop in and lock that sorry Troll’s rear end. Congratulations, USER! You just properly dealt with a Troll! Remember the quick and easy rules…..
1. If you spot a possible troll, PM A MOD IMMEDIATELY! Then prepare to logically avoid confrontation.
2. Keep calm!
3. Don’t stoop to their level! Insulting is just what the troll wants!
4. Pay them a compliment! It’s the last thing a troll expects.
5. Encourage them to join in on the actual discussion by continuing whatever the topic is!
You all know how to take care of yourselves. And remember……the best way to kill a troll is to IGNORE THEM!