How do you deal with being trolled?

5 tips for dealing with trolls

1. Starve them. It’s totally understandable to want to wage a war on trolls with your keyboard, but trolls thrive on others’ anger, frustration and annoyance.
2. Record it. Take a screenshot so that you have a record of the original post.
3. Stand up for yourself.
4. Log off.
5. Tell someone you trust.

Why do I get trolled?

Reasons for trolling vary from person to person. Some people do it out of boredom, and some want to get a response from the celebrity they idealize. Some do it for seeking attention, while there may be others who have negative social potency.

How do I stop being angry at trolls?

9 tips for handling trolls on social media

1. Establish a policy. Most social networks have community policies for ‘being respectful’.
2. Ignore them.
3. Respond with facts.
4. Diffuse with humor.
5. Block or ban them.
6. Correct mistakes.
7. Don’t be baited.
8. Don’t delete their posts.

Why is it difficult to ignore a troll?

Because sometimes fighting a troll sends a message to everyone else. Sometimes it sets a standard of what is and isn’t acceptable behavior. Sometimes it speaks the truth when the troll has been speaking untruth. Sometimes it gives others language for what they know but can’t express to be true.

Is it illegal to troll?

Trolling is not a crime under federal law. But under the laws of many states, harassment, stalking, and/or bullying are illegal. For more information, see Cyberbullying Laws by State.

What are the effects of trolling?

Trolling can cause significant harm and distress. It is associated with serious physical and psychological effects, including disrupted sleep, lowered self-esteem, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and in some cases, even suicide.