Trolling Accusations

Comments focus on identifying and debating whether certain users or posts constitute trolling, distinguishing trolls from genuine disagreement, and advising against feeding trolls to avoid derailing discussions.

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Sample Comments

M8 Jun 18, 2015 View on HN

They think they are trolls, but all they are doing is feeding another troll.

h2odragon Oct 21, 2021 View on HN

Such trolling isn't new, its just the causes for which its used change

dhotson Feb 9, 2011 View on HN

It's probably the "Don't feed the trolls" effect.. ;-)

nl Mar 21, 2014 View on HN

Sometimes trolling is its own reward.Check their comment history.

jnsaff2 Jul 4, 2017 View on HN

A troll anonymously feels hurt that the universality of their goal of becoming the biggest asshole is being questioned.

tertius Apr 23, 2021 View on HN

Trolling isn't helpful to discussion about this topic.

fartcannon Jun 10, 2021 View on HN

From the tone, I believe they are intentionally trolling for reactions. It is probably best not to feed them.

MacsHeadroom Jul 15, 2013 View on HN

I seem to remember something about trolls trolling trolls.

mulmen May 27, 2022 View on HN

Everyone knows there is a problem. What do you think your trolling is achieving here?

midgetty Mar 2, 2016 View on HN

Trolling is one label to those who disagree with you.