Why do people insist on feeding trolls on message boards?

Question

Don't people realise that trolls go away if ignored?

Answer 1

If Trolls are the jerks who like to cause problems, most likely they use them as a release for the stress caused by daily life.  I know I used to do that in a chat room I went to.  Then again, everyone else did too.  It was a fun way to release tensions as well as fun seeing  how fast we could make that person leave.  

Then again, Trolls might leave on their own if ignored, but they usually come back from what I've seen.  Been there done that too.

Answer 2

I agree with you.

Answer 3

yes YES YES I DO I DO I DO

but no one listens to meeeeeeeeeeeee

Answer 4

excuse me? i can honestly say i have never met a troll on a message board. can someone enlighten me?

Answer 5

Trolls? Where's Little Billygoat Gruff when you need him?