I dunno Ryan, I think I would rather deal with an outright troll than a passive-aggressive one... at least you know what you are dealing with from the start.

I dunno Ryan, I think I would rather deal with an outright troll than a passive-aggressive one... at least you know what you are dealing with from the start.

In a sense, yes, I agree. Though, both can be extremely annoying and hard to deal with.

Weird thing about topics in GA is that I so easily get baited by trolls, it's not even funny. You name a subject and I have probably debated it with some one. I think some people just have a personality that is attracted to debate and that helps foster trolls. The sad truth is without people like me feeding trolls, they probably would die out like mice without crumbs.

I am trying to ween myself out of this vicious cycle of baiting, fighting, and stuff, but it is rather difficult. Sometimes you have to catch yourself and make sure you keep it calm, even if you are near the point of strangling someone.

I don't think we will ever completely rid ourselves of trolls or their presence in any forum or public sphere whether on the internet or in real life.

i think you fit into this as well ryan

You lie. I am the wittiest person you know. <3