How to deal with trolls? Mental health & wellness corner.

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Ryan Wood98 said:I happened to come across the thread. I won't specify which one or where it was located.

The moment I read the headline, I knew I would end up trolling.

It seemed inevitable that the thread would attract a crowd of irrational people posting complete nonsense, and I suspected I wouldn't be able to resist telling them all they were fools, or something to that effect.

Regardless, I clicked on it.

As expected, my assessment regarding the idiots and their posts was correct.

And, of course, I was also right about my own weakness and inability to resist the urge to troll.

I suppose one has to wonder what is in a person that drives them to react that way.

Now, I am just sitting here quietly, waiting for an infraction that will likely arrive in the form of a suspension, if not something worse.

Why on earth did I do that? It isn't even the first time.

Stop whining for no reason, you're actually doing a pretty decent job of dodging those bans so far. 😁

Jose Miller3 said:so you become a moderator... and on that one subforum that absolutely gets under your skin 🤷
...

Nah.
I do way more trolling in other sections; I'd feel too awkward causing a scene in my own backyard.🤷😳

Aaron Anderson72 said:Oh, he isn't worried about you, he's worried about those moderators over on the alternative board! 😁

I'm not entirely sure, but it feels like the thread everyone was complaining about didn't even pop up until after this one started—now I guess I have to go back and dig through his post history just to see where else he might be trolling. What a headache. 🙄

Lisa Hernandez3 said:I'm not entirely sure, but it feels like the thread everyone was complaining about didn't even pop up until after this one started—now I guess I have to go back and dig through his post history just to see where else he might be trolling. What a headache. 🙄

He’s been around before, but the Mods probably wiped his posts because he was being a total troll. 😁

feraltrucker5 said:Stop whining for no reason, you're actually doing a pretty decent job of dodging those bans so far. 😁

Nah.
I do way more trolling in other sections; I'd feel too awkward causing a scene in my own backyard.🤷😳

Yeah, I suppose that's pretty much it.

feraltrucker5 said:He’s been around before, but the Mods probably wiped his posts because he was being a total troll. 😁

So, to wrap this all up—if we were looking at Zoran K. as he truly is, he probably should be an Alternative Moderator. And if that were the case, maybe we could finally lock this... what do you call it? This regenerative, defensive, fear-looking corner of a topic? Sorry. 😁

Lisa Hernandez3 said:I'm not entirely sure, but it feels like the thread everyone was complaining about didn't even pop up until after this one started—now I guess I have to go back and dig through his post history just to see where else he might be trolling. What a headache. 🙄

The whole thing is just a troll thread designed specifically to bait the Moderators into acting. 😁

Jose Miller3 said:so you become a moderator... and on that one subforum that absolutely gets under your skin 🤷
...

This troll just snatched the words right out of my mouth... ☕

Anyway, what now? Are we all just supposed to sit in a circle and hold hands or something..?

redmarlin3: I'm a troll, hi!
Everyone: HEY REDMARLIN3👋 👋 👋 👋 👋 👋 👋

Exactly.

Under no circumstances are you permitted to issue warnings or infractions to the Moderators.

🤣🤣

EDIT: Hey redmarlin3 👋😁

Jerry Martinez5 said:Under no circumstances are you permitted to issue warnings or infractions to the Moderators.

🤣🤣

EDIT: Hey redmarlin3 👋😁

Wait a second... you're just now trying this out? 😁 😁 😁

redmarlin3 said:Wait a second... you're just now trying this out? 😁 😁 😁

No, more like just now after a long break

Legion has been avoiding Psychology for quite a while😢

Kajjaznam, you want to start a confession session here about all the trolling we've been doing lately? 🤷

Sure. And man, what a fight we put up against it!

Supporting others 🙂

so I'm just sitting here listening...

hollowtrucker77 said:so I'm just sitting here listening...

Listening to what? You're right here in the middle of this mess too, so don't act like you aren't part of the conversation.http://www.pic4ever.com/images/34efamg.gif

I'm just sitting here, listening and picking up bits and pieces from the actual experts 😛

HELP ME PLEASE, I'm getting 🙏 🙂 🙂 🙂
again.
I really want to troll this, though I know, I KNOW, that it’s probably not the right move... 🙂

Every single time you trolls start talking, God kills a kitten.

Look, regardless of whether you're being a total brat 😬, trolling is just plain fun.
I can already hear the "get a life" crowd coming for my neck...
But seriously, trolling is a blast.
It’s even better on those "serious" forums—you know the ones, where you practically need a background check and an invitation just to sign up or post a comment.
Is finding joy in trolling some kind of moral failing? Honestly, I don't know... and it kind of eats at me because, man, it’s such a rush.

Disclaimer: No, I am not trolling on this forum. 😁

Alright, here’s my confession for the day.

The second I laid eyes on that headline, I knew we were headed straight into troll territory. It was obvious as hell that a whole crowd of provocateurs would swarm this thread just to mess with whoever started it, leading to a massive meltdown where I’d end up having to hand out bans like candy.

I’m basically just sitting back, waiting for the circus to start.

So, why did I do it? Why didn't I just delete the thread? Why am I practically inviting the trolls to the party? 🙂