Ignoring trolls is the most effective strategy to prevent them from gaining attention or reacting to their behavior.
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Ignoring trolls is the most effective strategy to prevent them from gaining attention or reacting to their behavior.
Parent: Social MediaEntity: TrollingImpact: positiveDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: Ignoring trolls
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7.4. Responding to trolls?
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What do you think is the best way to deal with trolling?I think that ignoring is often the only strategy available to me as a user (and therefore the 'best way'), whereas I believe that it is the responsibility of the relevant social media platform to…
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7.4. Responding to trolls?
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What do you think is the best way to deal with trolling?The best way to deal with trolling is usually not to engage. Trolls are often looking for attention or a reaction, so ignoring them removes the reward they’re seeking. If the behavior is harmful, it’s…
0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 20, 2026
7.4. Responding to trolls?
hypothes.is/a/mdvk0DybEfGfMo87PuFoTg
What do you think is the best way to deal with trolling?The best way to deal with trolling is usually not to engage. Trolls are often looking for attention or a reaction, so ignoring them removes the reward they’re seeking. If the behavior is harmful, it’s…
0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 20, 2026
7.4. Responding to trolls?
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What do you think is the best way to deal with trolling?I think that the best way to deal with trolling is to report and ignore the trolling. If nobody interacts with the troll, they are no longer incentivized to continue posting. Reporting can also help,…
0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 20, 2026