12 ways to ANNIHILATE internet trolls Part 1 - by Rob Ager

ANSWERS TO SOME OF THE MORE FREQUENT COMMENT RESPONSES (if you can't be bothered watching the vid then read my responses to these before commenting, thanks) People claiming trolls are just PEOPLE WHO DISAGREE or people making HARMLESS JOKES (by those definitions I do a lot of trolling myself) ... The dictionary definitions clearly mismatch though (capitals added) ... "to leave an insulting or offensive message on the internet IN ORDER TO UPSET someone, or to get attention or CAUSE TROUBLE" (Cambridge dictionary), "to HARRASS, criticize, or ANTAGONIZE (someone) especially by provocatively disparaging or mocking public statements, postings, or acts" (Merriam Webster) "to post INFLAMMATORY, INAPPROPRIATE, CONTROVERSIAL, or polarizing messages on (the internet) for the purpose of CULTIVATING ANIMOSITY, UPSETTING others, or provoking a response." (dictionary dot com) We could, however, create a new set of terms that separate out trolls into more appropriate categrories. Some have raised the issue of lying content creators who deserve to be trolled ... and I agree on this, which is why one of the points in the video advises you to only POST HONEST CONTENT. About the ... DON'T FEED THE TROLL ... method. A lot of the time it doesn't work. Some trolls are out to deliberately spread disinfo, emotionally hurt people, etc. They can also be competitors in your field. A lot of them don't need a response from you. They're happy to post whatever they think wil cause upset, conflict or confusion despite the lack of open response. And they return time and time again ... until you make the trolling experience unpleasant for them.

Just ignore them. They want a response

I've been trolling your channel for years. I've watched your videos, clicked liked, rewatched some of them. And there is nothing you can do about it!

How can you have trolls? You have well argued, entertaining videos. I've disagreed with some of your positions, but I'm still engaged and appreciate that you aren't up your own ass, you have a very laid back style.

It's hard to annihilate someone who has no life.

I started my YouTube channel a year ago and I managed to work out who the troll was from their subscribed accounts. Turned out it was someone I'd worked with the year before! Ha! Thanks Rob, you are ever eloquent and always an inspiration of what YouTube can be at it's most noble.

4. Disappointment Therapy "Getting them to the point of being all wound up and pent up and then leaving them not knowing what to do with it." My ex

Your shirt is excellent Rob!

These are great tips. There's a big problem in the world, in that a lot of people approach discourse, and discussion with a troll mindset - even if they have no intent to troll. These tips are good because they help guide the conversation back to proper discourse.

Could you do a David Lynch video ,talking about all his films and ur thoughts ?

Treat trolls like lottery tickets... don't give them any more time than you're willing to lose

Most “violence” today is about attacks on perceived status. That’s really the only threat in the troll’s arsenal.

Can you make an analysis about the distortion of reality in The Shining?

I skipped to the end guys. this a psyop video where Rob is trolling us and at the end just says “ nah just kidding. Just ignore them “! 😮

People always judge each other by their own standards. So if you are a thief you assume everyone else is stealing.

Love your shirt!! Thanks 👍

Rob, your videos are so high quality. I look forward to new releases.

I've had a couple of dedicated trolls bash me regularly over the last decade or so. I tried fireing back, offering honest discussion and everythgn I could think of. But they loved the attention. I got tired of them and now I block/delete and moderate comments. But this is a great video.

That technique at 19:00 would be what are called Agent Provocateurs.

Thanks. I Needed This