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As we start to see more users join, it's inevitable to see trolls (especially low-effort trolls) making more of an appearance and trying to be controversial and noticed.

Best just to scroll past them. They want to spark unwinnable arguments and rack up negative rep. If something seems absurdly ridiculous or inciteful, just move on. It's not even worth down voting.

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[–] Niello@kbin.social 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Actually, they should be reported. Don't just scroll pass if you see harassment or hate speech.

[–] stopthatgirl7@kbin.social 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

How exactly do you report them? I tried to report one troll I saw, but couldn’t find the option.

[–] Ostermac@kbin.social 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Is that all it takes to trigger you?

[–] Chozo@kbin.social 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thanks for providing a comment to test the report feature with.

[–] Frog-Brawler@kbin.social 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Not sure there’s anything to report with the previous comment; yet I don’t disagree with it being a dick thing to say.

[–] BurntPunk@kbin.social 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Way back in the way back we used to call comments like that “flame baiting”. It’s trying to start a fight, nothing more. Forums and BBs I moderated used to technically ban it, but generally the rule has always just been “don’t feed the trolls”. Meaning: don’t comment, don’t downvote, don’t bother reporting. They just want attention, the only thing that hurts them is realizing that this board will ignore them just as completely as their parents already do in real life.

[–] Madison_rogue@kbin.social 0 points 1 year ago

Yes. Back then there wasn't any upvoting or downvoting, so the only way you interacted with a troll is either engage them or ignore them...preferably the latter.

Images like this were typical...yet helpful.