Ever jumped a traffic light, bribed someone, or downloaded a pirated movie? Or scrolled past a nasty online comment wondering, why do people behave this way? [Have you ever done something online you wouldn't do face-to-face? Be open to share it?]
That old saying “Stolen fruit tastes sweetest.” sums it up well. Hidden behind a screen, bending or breaking rules feels safer. That little dopamine rush makes us feel invincible.
Trolls thrive on the same rush. They're not interested in any real discussion. They just want our views, likes, and share. Every reaction gives them a fleeting sense of power. [Has a troll ever got under your skin? Did you take the bait? Drop a quick yes/no in the comments.]
Every troll has a game plan. It goes like this:
- Whataboutism: Drag in unrelated issues to dodge your point of view.
- Bad-Faith Arguments: Pretend to debate, but waste your time.
- Personal Attacks: Insult you instead of engaging.
[Which of these have you faced? Vote in the comments: Whataboutism, Bad Faith, or Personal Attacks?]
Once you spot these tricks, you realise - what they want is not debate, but your attention. Left unchecked, they poison conversations, spread misinformation, and erodes online grace and civility.
Your Turn
True..., we can’t silence every troll, but we can stop them. When you encounter one, ignore, argue, block, or report. [Share, what you'd do, in the comments.]
Our ultimate aim is must be to keep this space respectful, and troll-free.
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