Trolls never seem to be interested in learning why their comments subtract from a discussion instead of adding to it. That’s especially true when they’re being paid to spread lies and sow doubt.
Desperation is the hallmark of Trolls. This quote by Sartre is entirely a propos, because anti-semites are nothing more than the worst kind of hateful trolls:
“Never believe that anti-Semites are completely unaware of the absurdity of their replies. They know that their remarks are frivolous, open to challenge. But they are amusing themselves, for it is their adversary who is obliged to use words responsibly, since he believes in words. The anti-Semites have the right to play. They even like to play with discourse for, by giving ridiculous reasons, they discredit the seriousness of their interlocutors. They delight in acting in bad faith, since they seek not to persuade by sound argument but to intimidate and disconcert. If you press them too closely, they will abruptly fall silent, loftily indicating by some phrase that the time for argument is past.”― Jean-Paul Sartre
The geese sat by the side of the road, near the river. Their chicks sat with them, only a few feet from the road. Motorists would almost always slow down, to ensure their safety. But only almost. Every now and then, one would come through, trolling for an easy score.
Check out the GoComics blog. You can access it on the title bar “Best Of.” Nancy Beiman (FurBabies) is one year old. Nice Q & A. Did I read something about a surveillance pickleball game? (No, wait, that’s probably FA.)
phritzg Premium Member 26 days ago
Trolls never seem to be interested in learning why their comments subtract from a discussion instead of adding to it. That’s especially true when they’re being paid to spread lies and sow doubt.
PraiseofFolly 26 days ago
A diversionary debate tactic: Nibbling the actual point to death by purposely ducking the question.
The Old Wolf 26 days ago
Desperation is the hallmark of Trolls. This quote by Sartre is entirely a propos, because anti-semites are nothing more than the worst kind of hateful trolls:
“Never believe that anti-Semites are completely unaware of the absurdity of their replies. They know that their remarks are frivolous, open to challenge. But they are amusing themselves, for it is their adversary who is obliged to use words responsibly, since he believes in words. The anti-Semites have the right to play. They even like to play with discourse for, by giving ridiculous reasons, they discredit the seriousness of their interlocutors. They delight in acting in bad faith, since they seek not to persuade by sound argument but to intimidate and disconcert. If you press them too closely, they will abruptly fall silent, loftily indicating by some phrase that the time for argument is past.”― Jean-Paul Sartre
Brass Orchid Premium Member 26 days ago
The geese sat by the side of the road, near the river. Their chicks sat with them, only a few feet from the road. Motorists would almost always slow down, to ensure their safety. But only almost. Every now and then, one would come through, trolling for an easy score.
markkahler52 26 days ago
I’m gonna remember this one! Especially when I visit “Big Nate!” Juice World’s gonna get an earful!!
3hourtour Premium Member 26 days ago
…all of the A.I. Trump propaganda art posters are showing him with lions…
…I know it’s supposed to show how ruff …
…and tuff…
…and hard to diaper he is…
…but all I think is…
…“Liars!…
…I said, ’Liars!”…
…you goose stepping …
…Donald duck walking…
…cult loving …
…sweatpants wearing …
…culotte loving…
…culotte love…
…a-hem…
…cough…
…excuse me…
…[straighten tie]…
…yes…
…it is an honor to be considered as a candidate for vice president of the Trumpublican party…
…they used to call me the ‘cowardly lion…
…but since we have seen the man behind the curtain…
…we are certain
…that the hunter’s laptop…
…was filled more with lapdances …
…than gun videos…
…though guns have killed my brethren…
…if I’m lion…
…I’m dying …
…is only a bumper sticker on Eric’s Landrover…
…it was only a bb gun he was shooting at me with…
…and I gladly believe that vice king of the forest would fit me well…
… from the Bathmat’s political tv show…
…You Love Me Badly
….Rotifer NOT GETTING RUBEN BOLLING’S PIN Thalweg Premium Member 26 days ago
Billy Goats Gruff (and John Wayne) would have known how to handle trolls.
Rev Phnk Ey 26 days ago
duck, duck, GOOSE!
coltish1. 26 days ago
Aquatic bird crossing! Trolls need not perambulate. In fact, they better not, or the geese’ll get ’em.
ChukLitl Premium Member 26 days ago
We used to think it was innocent fun; hanging out under bridges trying to get someone’s goat. It got way too toxic around mid2015.
davewhamond creator 26 days ago
It’s like in real life when someone says something derogatory and you react and then they say “Geez, I was just kidding!”
nancyb creator 26 days ago
Nowadays that passes for political debate.
Howard'sMyHero 26 days ago
Distract, juke, and quack … W hat T he F owl …?
ericlscott creator 26 days ago
Cry fowl.
Teresa Burritt (Frog Applause) creator 26 days ago
Check out the GoComics blog. You can access it on the title bar “Best Of.” Nancy Beiman (FurBabies) is one year old. Nice Q & A. Did I read something about a surveillance pickleball game? (No, wait, that’s probably FA.)
Mad-ge Dish Soap 26 days ago
Well, I’m not here for them.
Hear Hear!
Mad-ge Dish Soap 26 days ago
Monopoly Gose in fishnet hose.
Mad-ge Dish Soap 26 days ago
Starward Wardrobe starrobe
Mad-ge Dish Soap 26 days ago
Blinded by the starlight.
6turtle9 26 days ago
Discussion?
willie_mctell 26 days ago
I’m concerned about the ducklings. They’re up to something no good.
Mad-ge Dish Soap 26 days ago
Roman Numeral I0-l)
Kernel Kerns.
Mad-ge Dish Soap 26 days ago
Apocalypse® movie.
Heads will roll.
Kertz in my Dream Weever®.
Kernel kerns nel…
Mad-ge Dish Soap 26 days ago
Hurracain Stumped.
Strumped Again…
nancyb creator 26 days ago
Be kind to your webfooted friends, for a duck may be somebody’s mother. They live in the woods by a swamp, where the weather is always damp.
Teresa Burritt (Frog Applause) creator 26 days ago
It’s Nancy Beiman’s first birthday for FurBabies on GoComics. Be sure to congratulate her on her FurBabies page. She’s a super nice person.
Chris Sherlock 26 days ago
Usually, trolls will try to distract from a discussion when they realize they’ve made an incorrect statement.
charles9156 26 days ago
“trolls”, nope. too polite
Sisyphos 25 days ago
Olden Times Pibgorn knew how to deal with the CCBSS*, All it takes is a fairy and perhaps her succubus friend.
*CCBSS: cuisine-challenged bridge substucture symbiont….