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6 Foolproof Ways to Deal with Trolls on Medium
- overcast 10y agoObvious, but helpful. Most people fall into trap 4 and 5. Best just to ignore.
- avalot 10y agoThank you!
- CalChris 10y agoForums should always provide a Hide button which instantly hides any post and its replies. Often times I want to reply with snark and I just hit hide (not always; it's still my choice). If I'm reading and I see a troll, it's really not worth my time, but hiding the troll means I don't see them when if I re-read. Blocking a troll should be easy as well. Hide Block Less time spent on trolls means more time spent on ideas.
- avalot 10y agoMore time spent on ideas: YES! Besides time, it's also about mental energy and goodwill, for me. Less time wasted on trolls is more time spent loving, and trusting, the rest of humanity.