Trolls in Hubpage forums

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   lobobrandonposted 8 years ago

   I don't agree. I think I know the forum thread you're referring to. The Troll loses when no one pays attention to him/her. In the other thread the person was obviously treated as a troll but kept on going with more twists to every statement said

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      kenneth averyposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      I appreciate the heads-up on trolls. Since I am not in this or
      any other forum that much, this advice will come in handy.

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      Marketing Meritposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      100% agree Lobobrandon. There's nothing a troll hates more than to be ignored. Hence, the expression, "Don't feed the trolls!"

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         TessSchlesingerposted 8 years agoin reply to this

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            Marketing Meritposted 8 years agoin reply to this

            My reply was in response to Lobobrandon's comment, as imported in my reply, and not yours.

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            lobobrandonposted 8 years agoin reply to this

            Hey Tess, yes I wasn't countering what you're saying. I agree that there are trolls around. Everywhere on the internet, and HP is no exception.
            
            A lot of the younger generation has no real emotions when it comes to people telling them stuff as they grew up with the internet and they never take anything to heart. That's the way you and all of us need to be when it comes to the internet, especially forums.

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   Say Yes To Lifeposted 8 years ago

   Just coolly respond like my ex would:  "I refuse to have a battle of wits with an unarmed person." Then walk away.

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   gmwilliamsposted 8 years ago

   Trolls are truly unhappy souls.  If they weren't, they wouldn't be on.......ATTACK.
   
   
   It is best to report them.  Ignoring them only makes them....WORSE.   Also, trolls are emotionally immature.

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      Sherry Hewinsposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      If they received no response at all, they would go elsewhere. I report and do not reply to them. Unfortunately, if they are provocative enough, someone will respond to them.

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   jansharesposted 8 years ago

   Good info, Tess. This should be a hub. The trolls on HP are tame compared to those on Twitter. I had to sign off the other night it got so bad. And they weren't even directed at me! Just really hurtful and vile, about First Lady Michelle Obama. It was awful. Only one mild reply to one of my tweets but I ignored it and blocked the culprit. Sad times we're in, eh?

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      Will Apseposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      Michelle Obama is likable, intelligent and articulate and that is enough to make many less fortunate people hate her. Her height and obvious athleticism are probably a bit alarming for anemic basement dwellers, too, lol.

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