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In reply to the discussion: What happened when I confronted my cruellest troll [View all]Warpy
(113,131 posts)26. "How do you deal with a bully without becoming a thug?"
This TED talk is about dealing mostly with institutionalized bullying, something that internet trolling like gamergate is a symptom of. It seems West has adopted the tactics, which do work well for adults. I've used them.
It's not as good at dealing with schoolyard bullying.
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This: "...it doesn't negate their responsibility for the culture they are fostering."
CrispyQ
Feb 2015
#18
Excellent article, TY for posting this. This kind of behavior is not limited to the internet, so I
mother earth
Feb 2015
#5
years ago there were a few trolls on du, who decided to photograph themselves
La Lioness Priyanka
Feb 2015
#9
There are a few truly nasty people out there, who will go to ANY length, to make others feel like...
AverageJoe90
Feb 2015
#41
"it’s not illegal to reach elbow-deep into someone’s memories ... and twist them and weaponize them"
phantom power
Feb 2015
#44