don't feed the trolls

A form of don't feed the troll — Said to urge another not to respond to disruptive behavior, particularly in online contexts, by pointing out any such response is likely to be counterproductive.

Meanings

phrase
  1. InternetalternativeAlternative form of don't feed the troll.

Translations

Polish nie karm trolli
  • nie karm trollidon't feed the trolls
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Chicago

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