How to deal with MessageBoard Trolls

[Codeman]

I thought folks might find this article from Information Week interesting/useful:

How To Keep Hostile Jerks From Taking Over Your Online Community.

 

[greenlight]

Well written article about an interesting social condition. Sometimes the controversy is the most interesting part to read!

 

[cy]

interesting... just learned about Disemvoweling http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disemvoweling

 

[Manzerick]

I say boldly.. "Leave my CPF along... Scoot...scoot!!" LOL

 

[Coop]

Dealing with trolls on forums is very easy with a 2 step method:

1. Report post to the moderators

2. ignore troll


done!

 

[LuxLuthor]

Great link and article.

 

[MarNav1]

I tried the link and it didn't work, how can you tell if it's a troll? And what is a
troll exactly?

 

[PhantomPhoton]

And what is a troll exactly?

Oh man... this question took some self discipline to not go overboard!

More specifically on CPF an example of a troll would be a baseless rant about a light company or maker; or someone who gripes on every other thread about lights using reverse clickies ; or one who posts political partisan rhetoric in the Cafe.

 

[ampdude]

People are too uptight and take themselves too seriously, especially on the internet, that's why trolls exist to begin with. I belong to an unmoderated internet discussion forum. It actually works quite well, you wouldn't believe how well. More people should try it.