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QuestionWhat should I do if my child is a troll?
Lostsoul001Community AnswerYou should educate your child that trolling can lead to serious legal and platform-specific punishments, including juvenile detention and the banning of their social media accounts, and potentially yours, especially if you share the same IP address. -
QuestionWhy does Facebook allow multiple profiles or anonymous accounts that enable harassment and prevent users from blocking them? Does Facebook's platform inadvertently favor trolls?
Lostsoul001Community AnswerIt's been suggested that Facebook may inadvertently foster troll activity, potentially due to its large, older user base and its focus on satisfying Meta's investors.
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QuestionIs trolling on social media considered illegal?
Lostsoul001Community AnswerWhile trolling is not universally illegal, specific actions associated with it can be unlawful. In most US states, trolling can be classified as cyberbullying, stalking, or harassment. In the UK, trolling is explicitly against the law and can result in up to 6 months in prison. Germany has also taken action against individuals who have engaged in trolling behavior, particularly targeting politicians.
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QuestionA troll just leaked my real name. What should I do?
Lostsoul001Community AnswerYou should report the troll to the platform. You may also consider contacting the police, who can request the platform to ban the account.
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QuestionIs a troll a bot or a real person?
Lostsoul001Community AnswerA troll can be either a real person or a bot.
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QuestionHow should I identify a troll if someone claims to be in the military, asks many personal questions without revealing much about themselves, and uses overly familiar greetings like 'hi beautiful'?
Lostsoul001Community AnswerThis behavior is often a tactic to bait you into revealing personal information. You should immediately report such accounts.
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