Anti-troll tips from Laurelai Bailey @stuxnetsource

A memorable discussion of how to handle online trolling from Laurelai Bailey (@stuxnetsource on Twitter).

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I don't agree 100% but I think she is essentially on target, especially about the motivation of trolls: to silence others, not just to get a rise. Even without agreeing entirely, I consider this discussion “required reading” for anyone confronted by online trolling.

With contributions from Not Frantz Fanon (@violentfanon) and yours truly, Douglas Edwards (@SebastosPublius).
Laurelai Bailey @stuxnetsource
Dear trolls, i know all of your tactics. Ive developed countermeasures. Hope this helps.
Fri, Jan 10 2014 05:38:55
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http://twitter.com/stuxnetsource/status/421516480677552128
— Laurelai Bailey (@stuxnetsource)Fri, Jan 10 2014 05:38:55
Laurelai Bailey @stuxnetsource
Anti troll tip: It costs them time and energy too. Act accordingly. You can outlast them, dig deep.
Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:04:14
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http://twitter.com/stuxnetsource/status/421522853389807616
— Laurelai Bailey (@stuxnetsource)Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:04:14
Laurelai Bailey @stuxnetsource
Anti troll tip: They dont want a reaction, they want you to run away. Dont. Ever.
Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:05:02
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http://twitter.com/stuxnetsource/status/421523053235826688
— Laurelai Bailey (@stuxnetsource)Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:05:02
Douglas Edwards @SebastosPublius
@stuxnetsource Does blocking trolls count as running away in your book? I usually block anyone I think is not debating in good faith.
Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:45:00
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http://twitter.com/SebastosPublius/status/421533114817449985
— Douglas Edwards (@SebastosPublius)Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:45:00
Douglas Edwards @SebastosPublius
@stuxnetsource Or do you only mean letting oneself be silenced?
Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:46:01
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http://twitter.com/SebastosPublius/status/421533367591374849
— Douglas Edwards (@SebastosPublius)Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:46:01
Laurelai Bailey @stuxnetsource
@SebastosPublius That, dont delete your accounts. Stand your ground.
Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:47:16
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http://twitter.com/stuxnetsource/status/421533685280559104
— Laurelai Bailey (@stuxnetsource)Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:47:16
Laurelai Bailey @stuxnetsource
Anti troll tip: They may escalate in numbers, but if you persist you can outlast all of them. This may even take years.
Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:06:02
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http://twitter.com/stuxnetsource/status/421523308345954304
— Laurelai Bailey (@stuxnetsource)Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:06:02
Laurelai Bailey @stuxnetsource
Anti troll tip: Mock their poor spelling and grammar. This is actually really fucking annoying to everyone. So its effective.
Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:07:40
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http://twitter.com/stuxnetsource/status/421523719584894976
— Laurelai Bailey (@stuxnetsource)Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:07:40
Laurelai Bailey @stuxnetsource
Anti troll tip: Ignore people who say dont feed the trolls, they are just troll enablers.
Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:08:24
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http://twitter.com/stuxnetsource/status/421523903828090880
— Laurelai Bailey (@stuxnetsource)Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:08:24
Laurelai Bailey @stuxnetsource
Anti troll tip: google is your friend, so is being prepared with information
Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:30:53
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http://twitter.com/stuxnetsource/status/421529558731333632
— Laurelai Bailey (@stuxnetsource)Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:30:53
Laurelai Bailey @stuxnetsource
Anti troll tip: keep moral superiority, dont dox or use hate speech, bystanders will be more likely to side with you
Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:32:13
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http://twitter.com/stuxnetsource/status/421529896708358144
— Laurelai Bailey (@stuxnetsource)Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:32:13
Laurelai Bailey @stuxnetsource
Anti troll tip: Think out your responses before you post them. Double check what you are saying.
Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:35:09
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http://twitter.com/stuxnetsource/status/421530635329482752
— Laurelai Bailey (@stuxnetsource)Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:35:09
Laurelai Bailey @stuxnetsource
Anti troll tip: They want you to panic and act on their timetable, dont, act on yours
Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:36:10
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http://twitter.com/stuxnetsource/status/421530887902089216
— Laurelai Bailey (@stuxnetsource)Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:36:10
Laurelai Bailey @stuxnetsource
Anti troll tip: They want your silence, figure out why. Then exploit that.
Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:38:33
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http://twitter.com/stuxnetsource/status/421531487771455488
— Laurelai Bailey (@stuxnetsource)Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:38:33
Laurelai Bailey @stuxnetsource
Anti troll tip: the troll is human too, they have feelings that can be hurt, even if they pretend otherwise
Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:39:40
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http://twitter.com/stuxnetsource/status/421531772644372480
— Laurelai Bailey (@stuxnetsource)Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:39:40
Laurelai Bailey @stuxnetsource
Anti troll tip: Most of them are male, single, undatable and in their early 20s or late teens
Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:42:10
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http://twitter.com/stuxnetsource/status/421532399076245504
— Laurelai Bailey (@stuxnetsource)Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:42:10
Laurelai Bailey @stuxnetsource
Anti troll tip: Mock them for their inability to make you go away, this makes them angry, anger means mistakes
Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:43:47
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http://twitter.com/stuxnetsource/status/421532808784257025
— Laurelai Bailey (@stuxnetsource)Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:43:47
Laurelai Bailey @stuxnetsource
Anti troll tip: Most online threats of physical harm have zero chance of happening, dont be intimidated.
Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:45:44
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http://twitter.com/stuxnetsource/status/421533299102580736
— Laurelai Bailey (@stuxnetsource)Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:45:44
Laurelai Bailey @stuxnetsource
Anti troll tip: Learn to not care if people post your personal information. Trust me this will save you stress.
Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:46:34
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http://twitter.com/stuxnetsource/status/421533507341398016
— Laurelai Bailey (@stuxnetsource)Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:46:34
Laurelai Bailey @stuxnetsource
Anti troll tip: If they want your personal information, they will find it. You cant hide it well enough.
Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:48:53
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http://twitter.com/stuxnetsource/status/421534091964448768
— Laurelai Bailey (@stuxnetsource)Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:48:53
Laurelai Bailey @stuxnetsource
Anti troll tip: Practice debating on climate deniers and anti vaxxers, if you can wade through that trolls are easy.
Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:50:53
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http://twitter.com/stuxnetsource/status/421534592701456384
— Laurelai Bailey (@stuxnetsource)Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:50:53
Douglas Edwards @SebastosPublius
Check current timeline of @stuxnetsource for some interesting (and, I'm inclined to think, good) advice on handling #trolls.
Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:50:04
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http://twitter.com/SebastosPublius/status/421534388011036673
— Douglas Edwards (@SebastosPublius)Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:50:04
Laurelai Bailey @stuxnetsource
Anti troll tip: meditation is useful as a tool to stay centered, try taking it up, it does help you stay calm
Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:52:57
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http://twitter.com/stuxnetsource/status/421535114380574720
— Laurelai Bailey (@stuxnetsource)Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:52:57
Laurelai Bailey @stuxnetsource
Anti troll tip: Most of these guys arent to clever, take advantage of this.
Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:53:22
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http://twitter.com/stuxnetsource/status/421535217992470529
— Laurelai Bailey (@stuxnetsource)Fri, Jan 10 2014 06:53:22

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