Internet Trolls

[Sue J Love]

 

[B-A-C]

An internet troll is someone who deliberately posts provocative, offensive, or disruptive messages online to elicit strong emotional reactions, derail conversations, or simply cause chaos. Trolls thrive on attention and conflict, often hiding behind anonymity to avoid accountability.

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Here are some common signs:

1. Inflammatory Language: They use insults, slurs, or extreme opinions to provoke others.
2. Off-Topic Comments: They derail discussions with irrelevant or absurd remarks.
3. Persistent Arguing: They keep pushing a point even when it's been debunked or addressed.
4. Contradictory Behavior: They may contradict themselves just to keep the argument going.
5. Lack of Genuine Engagement: They rarely show interest in constructive dialogue or solutions.
6. Use of Sarcasm or Mockery: Often used to belittle others or dismiss valid points.

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Here are some strategies to protect your time and energy:

• Don’t Feed the Troll: The most common advice. Trolls want attention—ignoring them often makes them go away.
• Stay Calm: Don’t respond emotionally. They feed off anger and frustration.
• Use Moderation Tools: Block, mute, or report trolls on platforms that allow it.
• Stick to the Topic: Don’t let them derail the conversation. Bring it back to the original point.
• Recognize Patterns: If someone consistently derails or provokes, they’re likely trolling.

 

[Leumas]

And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good?
none is good, save one, that is, God.
That includes Holy than Thou you.

 

[Sue J Love]

An internet troll is someone who deliberately posts provocative, offensive, or disruptive messages online to elicit strong emotional reactions, derail conversations, or simply cause chaos. Trolls thrive on attention and conflict, often hiding behind anonymity to avoid accountability.

​

Here are some common signs:

1. Inflammatory Language: They use insults, slurs, or extreme opinions to provoke others.
2. Off-Topic Comments: They derail discussions with irrelevant or absurd remarks.
3. Persistent Arguing: They keep pushing a point even when it's been debunked or addressed.
4. Contradictory Behavior: They may contradict themselves just to keep the argument going.
5. Lack of Genuine Engagement: They rarely show interest in constructive dialogue or solutions.
6. Use of Sarcasm or Mockery: Often used to belittle others or dismiss valid points.

​

Here are some strategies to protect your time and energy:

• Don’t Feed the Troll: The most common advice. Trolls want attention—ignoring them often makes them go away.
• Stay Calm: Don’t respond emotionally. They feed off anger and frustration.
• Use Moderation Tools: Block, mute, or report trolls on platforms that allow it.
• Stick to the Topic: Don’t let them derail the conversation. Bring it back to the original point.
• Recognize Patterns: If someone consistently derails or provokes, they’re likely trolling.

BAC, Thank you! I appreciate that additional insight.

 

[B-A-C]

Why Trolls Use Passive-Aggression​

Passive-aggression gives trolls a way to:

• Avoid accountability: They can claim they were “just joking” or “being polite.”
• Provoke without being obvious: It’s a subtle way to get under someone’s skin.
• Manipulate the tone: They can make others look like the aggressor if they respond emotionally.

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How to Spot Passive-Aggressive Trolls​

Look for these patterns:

• Backhanded compliments: “Wow, you’re surprisingly articulate for someone with that opinion.”
• Feigned ignorance: Pretending not to understand just to frustrate others.
• Sarcasm masked as politeness: “I’m sure you meant to make a valid point.”
• Deliberate misinterpretation: Twisting your words to derail the conversation.
• Subtle digs: Comments that seem neutral but carry an undercurrent of mockery or disdain.

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How to Respond (or Not)​

• Don’t take the bait: Responding emotionally gives them what they want.
• Call out the behavior calmly: “That seems like a passive-aggressive comment. Can we keep this constructive?”
• Use humor or deflection: Light sarcasm or a witty reply can sometimes defuse the situation.
• Disengage if needed: You’re not obligated to continue a conversation that’s going nowhere.

 

[Leumas]

BAC, Thank you! I appreciate that additional insight.

What did Jesus say about them that seek the praise of men?

 

[Leumas]

The internet bible forums are full
of self righteous Holier than thou
hypocrites who believe
they are of God.

And they always identify themselves by calling people trolls.

 

[Leumas]

An internet troll is someone who deliberately posts provocative, offensive, or disruptive messages online to elicit strong emotional reactions, derail conversations, or simply cause chaos. Trolls thrive on attention and conflict, often hiding behind anonymity to avoid accountability.

​

Here are some common signs:

1. Inflammatory Language: They use insults, slurs, or extreme opinions to provoke others.
2. Off-Topic Comments: They derail discussions with irrelevant or absurd remarks.
3. Persistent Arguing: They keep pushing a point even when it's been debunked or addressed.
4. Contradictory Behavior: They may contradict themselves just to keep the argument going.
5. Lack of Genuine Engagement: They rarely show interest in constructive dialogue or solutions.
6. Use of Sarcasm or Mockery: Often used to belittle others or dismiss valid points.

​

Here are some strategies to protect your time and energy:

• Don’t Feed the Troll: The most common advice. Trolls want attention—ignoring them often makes them go away.
• Stay Calm: Don’t respond emotionally. They feed off anger and frustration.
• Use Moderation Tools: Block, mute, or report trolls on platforms that allow it.
• Stick to the Topic: Don’t let them derail the conversation. Bring it back to the original point.
• Recognize Patterns: If someone consistently derails or provokes, they’re likely trolling.

You live here.
24/7
You are always trolling this forum
making comments an every that comes here to post..
And you think you are holier than thou.
You must be home bound from a curse upon you for you live on this forum.

 

[Leumas]

Why Trolls Use Passive-Aggression​

Passive-aggression gives trolls a way to:

• Avoid accountability: They can claim they were “just joking” or “being polite.”
• Provoke without being obvious: It’s a subtle way to get under someone’s skin.
• Manipulate the tone: They can make others look like the aggressor if they respond emotionally.

---

How to Spot Passive-Aggressive Trolls​

Look for these patterns:

• Backhanded compliments: “Wow, you’re surprisingly articulate for someone with that opinion.”
• Feigned ignorance: Pretending not to understand just to frustrate others.
• Sarcasm masked as politeness: “I’m sure you meant to make a valid point.”
• Deliberate misinterpretation: Twisting your words to derail the conversation.
• Subtle digs: Comments that seem neutral but carry an undercurrent of mockery or disdain.

---

How to Respond (or Not)​

• Don’t take the bait: Responding emotionally gives them what they want.
• Call out the behavior calmly: “That seems like a passive-aggressive comment. Can we keep this constructive?”
• Use humor or deflection: Light sarcasm or a witty reply can sometimes defuse the situation.
• Disengage if needed: You’re not obligated to continue a conversation that’s going nowhere.

Joined Dec 18, 2008 Messages 11,554

YOU ARE FORUM TROLL.

You have been here night and day
trolling this forum
since 2008.
That is 17 years.
AND 11,554 you have posted your own ways and thoughts.


YOU ARE THE DEFINITION OF A TROLL.

 

[Leumas]

17 years you have been trolling this website.
Night and day.

MY GOD GET A LIFE.

 

[Leumas]

The Lord set you 2 trolls up for His rebuke.

 

[Christ4Ever]

Dear Posters,
I've blocked Member Leumas from posting on this thread for the next month. Hopefully, in that time he will consider his words as it pertains to the topic, against making it personal. It could be as simple that he has personalized what has been said and so his responses.

With the Love of Christ Jesus.
YBIC/Moderator
Nick
\o/
<><

 

[Dave M]

Sue good post, for me it takes much spiritual discipline not to respond to trolls, I do believe that is what Jesus would want us to do for the most part as not respond, not feed them, I am still learning and slip u sometimes, thanks for the reminders and good examples of both Ray and Sue on this very thread

 

[Sue J Love]

Sue good post, for me it takes much spiritual discipline not to respond to trolls, I do believe that is what Jesus would want us to do for the most part as not respond, not feed them, I am still learning and slip u sometimes, thanks for the reminders and good examples of both Ray and Sue on this very thread

Thank you. Glory to God. I think we all need to learn about this so that we can respond to or not respond to some people with wisdom and discernment. I am still learning.

 

[backNforth]

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From the OP:

And from what I have experienced, there are internet rolls on pretty much most sites where I post.

It's the nature of the beast medium. Beware that nearly half of all internet traffic comes from bots (a 5% increase over the previous year). I've noticed it on this site as well as several others I post on.
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[Sue J Love]

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From the OP:

It's the nature of the beast medium. Beware that nearly half of all internet traffic comes from bots (a 5% increase over the previous year). I've noticed it on this site as well as several others I post on.
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Yes, I have definitely noticed an increase.

 

[Brad Huber]

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From the OP:

It's the nature of the beast medium. Beware that nearly half of all internet traffic comes from bots (a 5% increase over the previous year). I've noticed it on this site as well as several others I post on.
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Its not just bots, its either AI controlled bots and/or humans with AI help to give them an assist so that they seem more intelligent than they actually are.

 

[Sue J Love]

Its not just bots, its either AI controlled bots and/or humans with AI help to give them an assist so that they seem more intelligent than they actually are.

Interesting.