Comment on Conversations like this are why I want more people, especially "normies", in the Fediverse
Cryophilia@lemmy.world 2 weeks agoDepends on how you engage. If you recognize a troll, don’t fall for the sealioning. Just call them names and make fun of them until they run away.
OpenStars@piefed.social 2 weeks ago
If that works for you, then go for it:-). Would we call this "anti-trolling"? :-P
But the OP was about how to bring in normies, and in that context, I would like to see some kind of warning label slapped onto certain places on the Fediverse - as in, "warning: this place often spouts bullshit, just so you know, caution is advised". Again, we are talking about "normies" - they may not all want to anti-engage with trolls as you do.
i.e., doing so should be opt-in, rather than opt-out, imho.
Cryophilia@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
That’s fair. But I think that’s kind of what I’m doing by combating the trolls. “Some of these people spout bullshit, but they get called out by the community”.
OpenStars@piefed.social 2 weeks ago
Them:
After you talk to them: