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I'm not a mod or anything but here it goes.

Yes I know before you try and testify there's a similar topic: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=23801&hilit=trolling


Trolls - Crazy people who just like to spam , spam , spam and don't follow the rules. Or someone who posts controversial, inflammatory, irrelevant or off-topic messages in an online community,




How To Avoid Them?

Everyone should know its simple and easy. If you see anyone or your friend trolling on a shoutbox no matter what, report them. Or if it is your friend or somebody else. Here is a tip: " Don't talk to the troll. " Don't tell them to stop whatsoever they are doing. Don's speak to the troll. Speaking to that troll gives them an opportunity to troll some more.

If the troll is still trolling. Don't say a thing. Report him or her and let the mod do its job.

If a troll posts nasty or inappropriate stuff

If a troll posts inappropriate messages , posts , or even porn. Don't look at it. ( I didn't follow this though ) Just report the topic or who is posting this.

If a friend Trolls

Well, you're on your own. If your friend trolls. Immediately tell them to stop if they continue then report them.

Fighting

Ah, something else that is a natural cause on the site's shoutbox. A mod might recomend this. If you see a member fighting with another member just dont say a thing and wait for a mod to come and ban or warn the member.

Hope this helps to all of you who witness a troll. 'Cause on Baltosource trolling is a crime.

What do trolls want? Reactions, that's what they want. A bit of fun.

Sure I do it once in a while but only in the appropriate places, I don't think here is one