Theos-Talk Archives (May 2005 Message tt00455)

Hey Krishtar,

You wrote:
> Paul, 
> Just a funny digression, not serious or hostlility.

If it weren't for the past exchanges between you two, I'd have taken 
it that way. But there does seem to be ongoing hostility, and to 
engage the kind of statements Anand habitually makes is 
called "feeding a troll." Here's a passage about trolls:

"Trolls are utterly impervious to criticism (constructive or 
otherwise). You cannot negotiate with them; you cannot cause them to 
feel shame or compassion; you cannot reason with them. They cannot 
be made to feel remorse. For some reason, trolls do not feel they 
are bound by the rules of courtesy or social responsibility."

You are within your rights to respond however you see fit. I just 
want people to be aware of the troll-feeding problem here.

> I must also comment the tille of your message " if you deplore 
someoneīs behaviour donīt imitate it ".
> What can we say of so many cartoonists, joke tellers, that make 
fantasic and hilarious satires from Bush, Condoleesa, Sadam, Bin 
Laden, Prince Charles, Ronaldinho and other public characters, 
satires on certain deplorable habits creating a piece of humour?
> Sometimes the inversion of roles in certain statements, such as 
the one we are referring to, helps us to understand the ridiculous 
and baseless part of many comments.

As I have written before, Jon Stewart of The Daily Show is probably 
the best influence on contemporary American culture, so I appreciate 
your perspective above.

At the same time, it is evident that some posters aim primary to 
create conflict, and others fall into their trap. At least Anand 
does this under his own name. Trolls often foment conflict under 
pseudonyms, as theos-talk has witnessed repeatedly.

Regards,

Paul