They clearly want one for some reason.<\/p>\n
For example, not long ago, I heard from a Friday night troll who sounded like he had one drink too many, has his Bens confused, & can’t remember who to blame for his stupid decisions.<\/p>\n
Here is what he said:<\/p>\n
Aren’t you the Ben who started the “Book Club” that floundered and cost me a bunch of money years ago?<\/strong><\/p>\n
Roger<\/strong><\/p>\n
ps: I’m not really expecting a reply<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Clearly he wants a reply.<\/p>\n
If he didn\u2019t he wouldn\u2019t have said anything about a reply.<\/p>\n
So I shalt give him one, but only to make an example out of him:<\/p>\n
1. I never had a \u201cbook club\u201d<\/p>\n
2. It\u2019s hard to imagine how a book club floundering would cost anyone money<\/p>\n
3. A little detail goes a long way – and this lacks any details<\/p>\n
Just a drive-by loser.<\/p>\n
What could he have done to get a reply?<\/p>\n
Well, first, he\u2019d have to have more influence than I do.<\/p>\n
I am not the world\u2019s most influential guy, so this is not all that big a deal. But, I make it a rule never to engage with a troll \u2014 outside of mocking them publicly like this email is \u2014 unless their \u201creach\u201d is bigger than mine.<\/p>\n
What would be the point?<\/p>\n
Secondly, don\u2019t drink & type if you\u2019re going to troll.<\/p>\n
Wait\u2019ll until the next day.<\/p>\n
Then re-read the drivel you wrote.<\/p>\n
Then edit it.<\/p>\n
Then when you got it out of your system and wasted all that time delete it.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s my free advice to trolls.<\/p>\n
And yes, I realize not a single one will take it.<\/p>\n
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