How to deal with MessageBoard Trolls

Codeman · May 16, 2007

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

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

greenlight · May 21, 2007

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

cy · May 21, 2007

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

Manzerick · May 21, 2007

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

Coop · May 30, 2007

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

1. Report post to the moderators

2. ignore troll

done!

LuxLuthor · May 31, 2007

Great link and article.

MarNav1 · May 31, 2007

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 · May 31, 2007

MARNAV1 said:
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 :ohgeez:

; or one who posts political partisan rhetoric in the Cafe.

ampdude · May 31, 2007

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.

How to deal with MessageBoard Trolls

Codeman

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