Crap troll, then.I also toy with the trolls occasionally when I want a good laugh- by using your "mocking" technique - I assign their posts a "troll-o-meter" rating, that simply drove one troll bananas - and he went berserk posting flames after that. I then "branded" him again, pasting his Google URL profile link, which lists all his posts he just made while he was in a rage - making him look even worse.
Refuse to be Silenced:
Never underestimate the power of silence.
Refuse to be Silenced: Accuse your opponent of attempting censorship, even though its probably a tad of an exaggeration. It is your right to post whatever you want to the net, even tasteless, obscene or boring notes. On the other hand, you might stop for a moment to consider your audience's right not to be upset, insulted or bored. Posting privately can be a sensible - and honourable - strategy: but your words may be copied publicly. Think about it.
Refuse to be Silenced: Accuse your opponent of attempting censorship, even though its probably a tad of an exaggeration. It is your right to post whatever you want to the net, even tasteless, obscene or boring notes. On the other hand, you might stop for a moment to consider your audience's right not to be upset, insulted or bored. Posting privately can be a sensible - and honourable - strategy: but your words may be copied publicly. Think about it.
Never underestimate the power of silence. Flame Wars, like it or not, are a clash of egos; and a public one at that. Being ignored will rattle all but the most experienced protagonist. But this is a positive action, not to be confused with sulking. Your self control, if you are consistent, will enhance your reputation. It is worth having a policy on silence, such as:
1. Never respond to simple abuse, it only encourages them
2. Never respond immediately; always see the number - and quality - of posts
3. Never respond to two-centers - go for quality
4. Never respond to clinical insanity - chances are you cannot help, and you risk a life-long relationship
Silence can be golden!