why not ignore

[iw0XoG1T]

I am troll by nature...but on this site I try to behave. Recently I have noticed obvious trolls (if they are not trolls they are insane 30+ post in one day). But you guys do not ignore them you respond to their questions like they have merit. WHY???

[Browni3141]

Hm...
You have a good point, but I don't know why.

[Albatross]

You're a TROLL ELSEWHERE? YOU'RE FROM 4CHAN, AREN'T YOU?!? *reported*

Just kidding, just kidding. I personally respond for one of two reasons. 1: The troll amuses me. 2: I want some training in my ability to avoid using the F-word, C-word, S-word, the other S-word, or the B-word in my posts. Either way, it all boils down to me being amused.

EDIT: And somewhat bored.

-Albatross

[z05DSL3A]

I Think amusement pretty much sums it up.

[Seraphimsan]

I respond because Some where in my mind I think I can change their ways. That I can fix them, of course the better half of me says that's impossible, but I still wan't to try.

Also it's fun to play mind games with the little effers and make them rat them selves out.

[chrisname]

Yeah, I like to make it obvious that I know they're trolling and watch what they do when they realise I know. Good trolls (the ones that are either very subtle or very obvious but funny) will find a clever way of trying to re-ensnare me. Intermediate trolls will give up and leave. Bad trolls will try to do what the good trolls do, but make it really obvious. The average troll will fallback to insulting you.

[ultifinitus]

Trolls = lols;

However aggravating they try to be, it's kind of like a little puppy trying to get attention, then falling on his back with his little legs flailing... *imagining the scene* ... Haha, oh you.

[wolfgang]

I'm never angry at trolls. I have not enough anger in my body.

I usually ignore. But when they come in droves... RUN FOR YOUR LIVES.