I've tried that and have always attempted to be respectful and give people a chance to redeem themselves. One specific person really got under my skin as they went about degrading another user. I'm usually fine with whatever someone says about me, but I stand up for my friends. Probably would have responded differently now that I know a bit more about the psyche of some of those behind their screens. I don't believe anyone can truly be a troll without having some sort of deep wound or insecurity where they feel better about themselves by trying to take someone's emotions for a frustrating ride. Trolls will always be around, but I am willing to show them respect, even if they don't show it to me. While I don't feel trolls are an enemy I feel that this verse in Romans 12:20 rings true "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." Basically by being kind to those who show hate, you will make them think about what they are doing, because instead of reciprocating hate, you will have confused them and possibly changed a small part of their thought process. I will take a look at your articles about trolls as well, as I'm sure you went in depth and have some practical ways of how to best deal with different types of trolls and the best time to engage/ignore them.
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