“The best response to a troll is NO response; if you post a follow-up message, you are contributing to the resulting clamor and most likely delighting the troller.”

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Subject: “The best response to a troll is NO response; if you post a follow-up message, you are contributing to the resulting clamor and most likely delighting the troller.”
Posted by Hans M Guy - HMG in MAss on March 2, 2002 at 12:58 AM:

As fun and as ‘EASY’ as it is to attack this troll, it is counterproductive (although some of the remarks were pretty funny). I don’t want to lower myself (or Where’s George) down to the troll’s level. Those of you who did not partake in this trolling expedition, I thank you for refraining.

Where’s George is a family site, and the more sensitive and younger users should not be subjected this nonsense.

Troll, I implore you, please move on. You have had your fun. I concede. You have won this round. I hope you are happy now. Good bye. Please seek professional assistance (sorry…, I could not help myself (snicker))….

Hank,

I apologize to have been drawn into this Troll’s net. I truly apologize. Keep up the great work. Good night.

HMG in MAss,

H_M_G___ P_r_o_f_i_l_e

What is a troll? (We should all review this from time to time)

Follow Ups:

Is this in response to something or someone no longer here on the Forum? I confoosed.... (n/t) Dr.Bob 3:22 PM 3/2/2002
- see above post by John from Middleburg Hts... n/t no one 6:36 PM 3/2/2002
  - I read that but couldn't find Susan's post...... so I presumed all was deleted. (n/t) Dr.Bob 1:17 AM 3/3/2002
- Yes, the forums were vandalized early this morning. Hank has taken care of it. I am reasonably new to bulletin boards and must constantly remind myself of how to (or not to) respond to ‘trolls’. (nt) Hans M Guy - HMG in MAss 4:13 PM 3/2/2002
  - Again?? nt JasonKY 7:15 PM 3/2/2002
I... E=Mc² 9:39 AM 3/2/2002
- LOL, and I agree with you... I was thinking the same thing. n/t Wisecrac99 11:58 AM 3/2/2002
Re: “The best response to a troll is NO response; if you post a follow-up message, you are contributing to the resulting clamor and most likely delighting the troller.” Zorak 9:22 AM 3/2/2002

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