Quote - I question the validity of trolling as a concept – my thesis is that no such thing exists.

They exist.**

**> Quote - The allegation of “trolling” contains the allegation that there is either an insincere interest in the topic, or a hidden agenda on the part of the individual accused.

The FAQ says that there is much more invloved -> http://captaininfinity.us/rightloop/alttrollFAQ.htm, see also -> http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/ponds/94308-anti-troll-faq-what-troll-etc.html

Quote - Both speak to motivation – which is something that the individual making such a charge cannot know with any measurable degree of certainty.

I'd agree with that for some drive-by trolls, but some trollings are obvious.**

**> Quote - You certainly cannot speak to motivations.

Speculation is easy, and "calling" a poster on their intent is often sufficient to deter a troll from further posting.**

**> Quote - So no, I see no utility in an ignore button – it only enables people who perhaps need to mature, and learning to deal with the fact that you will never agree with everyone, and others will persistently use their own minds and disagree with you is part of becoming mature as an individual.

If they implement one you can always ignore it

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