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Trollin' Ain't Easy

  • What is a Troll?
    • Define a Troll vs a PORA(plain ol' racist asshole)
    • Origin of word. Trolling comes not from mythological trolls, but from a fishing strategy involving dragging a hook to entice fish.
    • Simple confusion Trolling vs Lurking
  • Why Troll WHY?!
    • Examine the motives of a troll. Dive into the mind of a troll.
    • Give personal examples of my own troll intent.
    • Other Troll motives.
  • Methodologies
    • Gaslighting
    • Hmm?
    • Sea Lioning
  • How to win
    • Do you point out logical fallacies? NO
    • Do you troll them back? NO
    • Do you get angry? NO
    • Do you ignore them? CLOSE
    • Shrug, lol, and ignore them? YES (important not just to ignore them)
  • Takeaway
    • Trolls are a fact of life. Don't rage against the machine. Accept it and take life a little less seriously
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