I’m going to take a contrarian view for just a moment. There is value in addressing the trolls on social media. The reason there’s value is not because it will convince the troll or their followers of anything. The reason is rather because a lot of people view what’s said on social media, and when a hateful, dishonest, racists, xenophobic, sexist, nationalist remark is made and goes unchallenged, it gives the impression that the comment is acceptable, even correct. There is value in challenging lies and hatred publicly — because social media is not a private conversation, it is public discourse. Having said that, I also believe the value lies in challenging that troll with forceful reason rather than with ad hominem attacks. So challenging the troll is not to feed them but to let others know it’s not okay.
RAGs about 5 years ago
“Never argue with a fool. They’ll just drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.”
Angie B Premium Member about 5 years ago
Please make a MMMoji for Sarcasm… Please!
humistonbill about 5 years ago
PERFECT commentary on social media!
cdward about 5 years ago
I’m going to take a contrarian view for just a moment. There is value in addressing the trolls on social media. The reason there’s value is not because it will convince the troll or their followers of anything. The reason is rather because a lot of people view what’s said on social media, and when a hateful, dishonest, racists, xenophobic, sexist, nationalist remark is made and goes unchallenged, it gives the impression that the comment is acceptable, even correct. There is value in challenging lies and hatred publicly — because social media is not a private conversation, it is public discourse. Having said that, I also believe the value lies in challenging that troll with forceful reason rather than with ad hominem attacks. So challenging the troll is not to feed them but to let others know it’s not okay.
RobinHood about 5 years ago
“Oh, I’m sorry, just one moment. Is this a five minute argument or the full half hour?”
scaeva Premium Member about 5 years ago
Don’t feed the trolls on FacePlant.
Aladar30 Premium Member about 5 years ago
Arguing on media in general.
rwballca about 5 years ago
It is sad that a non-political cartoon elicits such comments.
NWdryad about 5 years ago
I believe there’s already an emoji the same color as her face.