If that works for you, then go for it:-). Would we call this “anti-trolling”? :-P
But the OP was about how to bring in normies, and in that context, I would like to see some kind of warning label slapped onto certain places on the Fediverse - as in, “warning: this place often spouts bullshit, just so you know, caution is advised”. Again, we are talking about “normies” - they may not all want to anti-engage with trolls as you do.
i.e., doing so should be opt-in, rather than opt-out, imho.
That’s fair. But I think that’s kind of what I’m doing by combating the trolls. “Some of these people spout bullshit, but they get called out by the community”.
Depends on how you engage. If you recognize a troll, don’t fall for the sealioning. Just call them names and make fun of them until they run away.
If that works for you, then go for it:-). Would we call this “anti-trolling”? :-P
But the OP was about how to bring in normies, and in that context, I would like to see some kind of warning label slapped onto certain places on the Fediverse - as in, “warning: this place often spouts bullshit, just so you know, caution is advised”. Again, we are talking about “normies” - they may not all want to anti-engage with trolls as you do.
i.e., doing so should be opt-in, rather than opt-out, imho.
That’s fair. But I think that’s kind of what I’m doing by combating the trolls. “Some of these people spout bullshit, but they get called out by the community”.
Them:
After you talk to them: