What Vegas and the National Media is not talking about

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I'd like to take this opportunity to post this Public Service Announcement:
https://www.howtogeek.com/465416/what-is-an-internet-troll-and-how-to-handle-trolls/

Quote:It can sometimes become difficult to tell the difference between a troll and someone who just genuinely wants to argue about a topic. However, here are a few tell-tale signs that someone is actively trolling.

Off-topic remarks:
Refusal to acknowledge evidence:
Dismissive, condescending tone:
Use of unrelated images or memes:
Seeming obliviousness:

If such a poster is encountered a rational poster should:

Quote:“Don’t feed the trolls.” Trolls seek out emotional responses and find provocation amusing, so replying to them or attempting to debate them will only make them troll more. By ignoring a troll completely, they will likely become frustrated and go somewhere else on the internet.

You should try your best not to take anything trolls say seriously. No matter how poorly they behave, remember these people spend countless unproductive hours trying to make people mad. They’re not worth your time of day.

If a troll becomes spammy or begins to clog up a thread, you can also opt to report them to the site’s moderation team. Depending on the website, there’s a chance nothing happens, but you should do your part to actively dissuade them from trolling on that platform. If your report is successful, the troll may be temporarily suspended or their account might be banned entirely.