02-15-2017, 04:45 PM
(02-15-2017, 11:31 AM)John J. Xenakis Wrote: [quote pid='21275' dateline='1487105903']
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The common bromide for dealing with trolls is "just ignore them."
These are people who are well aware of that strategy and know how to
take advantage of it. If you ignore them, then they'll declare
victory and in the future will repeatedly claim that they crushed you.
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In my experience, yes, this happens. But seriously, they are declaring that to nobody (other than clones of themselves). On this board, there are a whole lot of lurkers who have figured out who to read seriously, and who to gloss over based on their posting history ... so honestly, who cares what they declare? And when ignored over time, they will eventually get tired & move on. I say IGNORE!
"But there's a difference between error and dishonesty, and it's not a trivial difference." - Ben Greenman
"Relax, it'll be all right, and by that I mean it will first get worse."
"How was I supposed to know that there'd be consequences for my actions?" - Gina Linetti
"Relax, it'll be all right, and by that I mean it will first get worse."
"How was I supposed to know that there'd be consequences for my actions?" - Gina Linetti
