How do you deal with a troll in real life?

9 tips for handling trolls on social media

1. Establish a policy. Most social networks have community policies for ‘being respectful’.
2. Ignore them.
3. Respond with facts.
4. Diffuse with humor.
5. Block or ban them.
6. Correct mistakes.
7. Don’t be baited.
8. Don’t delete their posts.

Is trolling an Offence?

Online trolling is a criminal offence that can be prosecuted under the Malicious Communications Act 1983 (“MCA 1983”) and the Communications Act 2003. The mental element of the offence is the intention to cause distress or anxiety to the recipient or to any other person to whom he intends it be communicated.

How do you respond to a bully in a good way?

You should follow it with another response that suggests you are not going to shut up. Bullies are best dealt with head-on and, sometimes, they don’t have a real reason for doing what they do. With these snappy comebacks to shut up, you are well equipped for the next time someone tries to police your speech.

How do you deal with trolls on the Internet?

I feel as though you covered the only truly effective method of dealing with trolls on the internet. Ignoring them. Individuals who engage in this behavior only want to disrupt and upset others. Once they are ignored, their desire to continue trolling a person generally diminishes quite a bit.

How do you beat a troll on Instagram?

With all respect to Yudin, it clearly doesn’t take a world-shattering slam to beat a troll. You just need to show that you’re not intimidated, you’re not impressed, and you’re not outclassed. If the troll has come to your page or feed to bother you, use your home-court advantage and play to your audience.

How do you respond when someone tells you to shut up?

In a situation where someone tells you to shut up out of anger, it is best to respond in a way that makes you look like the bigger person. This playful response pokes fun at the situation and taunts the aggressor. Photo by Ryan Franco on unsplash 02 “I will not be silenced!”