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[[Jesus]] explains the existence of trolls in the [[parable]] of the tares in Matthew 13:24-30, specifically [[Matthew 10-19 (Translated)#13:25|verse 25]]: '''''"But while everyone was asleep, his enemy came and sowed weeds in the middle of the wheat, and then left."'''''

[[Jesus]] explains the existence of trolls in the [[parable]] of the tares in Matthew 13:24-30, specifically [[Matthew 10-19 (Translated)#13:25|verse 25]]: '''''"But while everyone was asleep, his enemy came and sowed weeds in the middle of the wheat, and then left."'''''

Some entire websites (such as Reddit) and comment sections on newspapers serve as flypaper for trolls, attracting and keeping them away from littering more productive sites on the internet.   

Some entire websites (such as [[Reddit]]) and comment sections on newspapers serve as flypaper for trolls, attracting and keeping them away from littering more productive sites on the internet.   

 

''See also:'' [[Atheist trolls]] and [[Atheism and humor#Individuals trolling atheists and atheist trolls|Individuals trolling atheists]]

''See also:'' [[Atheist trolls]] and [[Atheism and humor#Individuals trolling atheists and atheist trolls|Individuals trolling atheists]]

'''Do Not Feed the Troll''', or '''DNFT''' is a common internet term for ignoring trolls, and allowing them to become bored. The same tactic can be used on liberals and atheists, for different reasons. Generally, it is seen as the best way to deal with trolls. The key motive behind trolling is to cause a reaction. Trolls do not care how well reasoned your argument is, they simply want you to react. By failing to give them a response, they will get bored, and leave.

'''Do Not Feed the Troll''', or '''DNFT''' is a common internet term for ignoring trolls, and allowing them to become bored. The same tactic can be used on liberals and atheists, for different reasons. Generally, it is seen as the best way to deal with trolls. The key motive behind trolling is to cause a reaction. Trolls do not care how well reasoned your argument is, they simply want you to react. By failing to give them a response, they will get bored, and leave.

== Biblical advice in dealing with trolls ==

==Biblical advice in dealing with trolls==

 

[[Matthew 1-9 (Translated)#7:6|Matthew 7:6]]:

[[Matthew 1-9 (Translated)#7:6|Matthew 7:6]]:

{{cquote|Stop giving holy things to the dogs, and throwing your pearls in front of pigs, if you don't want them to trample them underfoot, and turn against you and tear you apart.}}

{{cquote|Stop giving holy things to the dogs, and throwing your pearls in front of pigs, if you don't want them to trample them underfoot, and turn against you and tear you apart.}}

See also [[Proverbs]] 1:15-19.

See also [[Proverbs]] 1:15-19.

== References ==

==References==

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*[[Essay: RationalWiki admits it has a weirdo, pansie infestation]]

*[[Essay: RationalWiki admits it has a weirdo, pansie infestation]]

== External links ==

==External links==

 

*[https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/your-online-secrets/201409/internet-trolls-are-narcissists-psychopaths-and-sadists Internet Trolls Are Narcissists, Psychopaths, and Sadists], ''Psychology Today''

*[https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/your-online-secrets/201409/internet-trolls-are-narcissists-psychopaths-and-sadists Internet Trolls Are Narcissists, Psychopaths, and Sadists], ''Psychology Today''

*[http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=troll Troll]—Dictionary definition

*[http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=troll Troll]—Dictionary definition