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No, my point has always been NOT TO FEED THEM by encouraging them to continue right on with their fantasy BS. And many people here do that by joining in, acting like they are asking serious questions. It often seems like the ones answering somehow LIKE to be made fools of, and actually crave to be laughed at by the trolls..
Shut off their garbage, and make them know you will talk.... but only if they knock the nonsense off.
Shut off their garbage, and make them know you will talk.... but only if they knock the nonsense off.
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Yes they are still people. And we need to try to reach them. But It cannot be a one-way street where we act like we are oblivious to what they are doing. That is not helping them. It's just enabling. Our pretending to go along with them makes them feel what they are doing is fine and that it is not being seen for what it is.
J
What's the difference between a troll and someone who is just saying things people might not like (This is a rhetorical question, and something I felt I should add to this thread out of a desire to show appreciation for certain people)? Personally, I've come to some pretty sobering realizations just because someone had the nerve to interject something I did not want to hear in a manner that was pretty brutal (taste of my own medicine).
Some nerve. Good.
Just Sayin'.
Some nerve. Good.
Just Sayin'.
Are you noticing that I am NOT saying they will cut out the garbage if we just wait? We all have to BLUNTLY tell them their BS is not acceptable, and to start communicating correctly.
It is the same way we disciplined our children.... or we SHOULD have. Because these trolls are usually religiously hurt and ignored children who are seeking any kind of attention they can get. And they (just like children) find it easier to elicit (actually, "incite") negative responses from us than it is to accept some of the responsibility for an equal exchange.
It is the same way we disciplined our children.... or we SHOULD have. Because these trolls are usually religiously hurt and ignored children who are seeking any kind of attention they can get. And they (just like children) find it easier to elicit (actually, "incite") negative responses from us than it is to accept some of the responsibility for an equal exchange.
I think the most important thing to get across to Trolls is, "Hey! I see you for what you are. But, I still actually see "you." And, I can (and will) accept you, warts, problems, fears, hatreds, hang-ups, phobias, psychoses, perversions, and all.... despite the mask you are presently trying to claim is really YOU."
"But, we are neither one going to get anywhere, if we continue on this present course."
"But, we are neither one going to get anywhere, if we continue on this present course."
K
I usually see them but some of them go on and on for pages before finally being pinned down to what they really believe. We have a new person that just introduced themselves as an atheist. They're being upfront about their beliefs,I respect that more. At least we have a starting point for discussion.
B
This seems to be true from time to time, though I'd say what can be even better than that, is having them do that yet they might think on something they might have never thought about until the visit here. Hopefully if all possible to be positive, though I'm the first to admit it can be challenging for them and me as well.. lol.. 
I think learning can be of a two way street per say, for God works in mysterious ways, and we don't really know where or when that will be. "eyes and ears open, slow to speak quick to think" is of great value, easier said than done indeed hehe..
I think learning can be of a two way street per say, for God works in mysterious ways, and we don't really know where or when that will be. "eyes and ears open, slow to speak quick to think" is of great value, easier said than done indeed hehe..