Ray WJ: Attack of the Trolls. 5 Ways to Stop Trolls From Killing the Internet. You might not be aware of this, but there are a lot of dickheads on the Internet.
Since this phenomenon seems to get worse with the size of the crowd, it is theorized that we will reach a critical mass; an Asshole Apocalypse, if you will. That's when casual Internet users--and the corporations who want their business--will step in. There are ways to solve this crisis, but I'm telling you now, you won't like some of them. But first, the problem... How To Handle A Troll, and Beat Them at Their Own Game. Introduction'Anyone can speak Troll,' said Fred dismissively, 'all you have to do is point and grunt.' "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" - J.K.
Rowling (2000) This page is a step by step guide to handling a Troll on Usenet, or any other discussion forum on the Internet. Or, more precisely, it is a step by step guide to beating a Troll at their own game. There are too many Trolls that infest Newsgroups and discussion forums - this site gives you some ideas about how to stop their antics permanently. Before we begin, though, understand this: the best way to deal with a Troll is to ignore them entirely.