# Do NOT Feed The Troll **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [February 19, 2013, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-feed-the-troll/650838 "2013-02-19T22:34:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 20
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2013, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-feed-the-troll/650838/381 "2013-02-25T01:42:42Z")
> [@Kimstu](#): > > Unfortunately, it’s probably not legal in your jurisdiction to keep your wife locked in the basement with no internet access. Thai law is vague on that point. ---
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2013, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-feed-the-troll/650838/382 "2013-02-25T01:43:31Z")
Hah! I made a funny “Freudian Slip” above. This part > [@Monty](#): > > Now this is the Gospel Truth. Of course you don’t go out of your way. It’s your attention. You’re not an Internet Troll; you’re an All-Rounder Troll (ART, because I got tired of typing it). Kudos. should be > [@](#): > > Now this is the Gospel Truth. Of course you don’t go out of your way. It’s your _intention_. You’re not an Internet Troll; you’re an All-Rounder Troll (ART, because I got tired of typing it). Kudos. ---
**Author:** ![James\_Otto\_Sweet\_Heart](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ac8455/32.png) [@James\_Otto\_Sweet\_Heart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/James_Otto_Sweet_Heart)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2013, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-feed-the-troll/650838/383 "2013-02-25T01:59:25Z")
> [@Kimstu](#): > > You aren’t keeping “who you are” to yourself. You’re making it very clear “who you are” with every word you post. > > Unfortunately, the problem is that “who you are” comes across through your words not as a humbly devout Christian who wants to be good and nurturing to her fellow humans as Jesus directed, but as a vain and self-righteous egotist who only cares about shouting from the housetops at every opportunity about how devout she is. \* “God bless you always! 🙂 🙂 🙂 God bless you always!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 God bless you always!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 **Goddy want a cracker! Awk!!** ”\* :rolleyes: > > Standing up for your beliefs is one thing. Shoving your beliefs into other people’s faces at every possible opportunity is something else again. No matter how good or sincere your intentions may be, it is not polite to impose your religious-themed opinions or greetings on groups of people when you know that some of them don’t share your religious beliefs. > > Some hypothetical examples: > > If your buddy James Otto died in a tragic car accident, heaven forbid, and you opened a Cafe Society thread to lament his passing, it would not be polite for some fundamentalist Hindu poster to write _“Sad to think that James Otto is going to be reincarnated as a cockroach or a sewer rat because he broke the divine dharmic law about not eating meat.”_ > > Not even if he added _“Hey, I’m just stating the fundamental consequences of universal karma, I don’t mean to hurt anybody’s feelings! May Lord Vishnu protect you with Sudarshan Chakra and prevent your evil acts! 🙂 🙂 :)”_ > > Similarly, it would not be polite for a Muslim poster to end their responses to you by saying _“May Allah show you the right path and make you among the chosen ones! 🙂 🙂 :)”_ > So in short, **James Otto Sweet Heart** : if you really want to “share what you stand for” by making the people you’re talking to feel blessed, then you need to dial back your aggressive attention-demanding self-congratulatory “blessingitis”. Let the loving Christian self that you want to present be revealed through the kindness and thoughtfulness of your behavior, instead of desperately trying to advertise it with parrot-like repetitions of “Christianspeak” every time you post. > > If, on the other hand, you don’t really care about actually being kind and thoughtful but simply want to annoy people who believe differently than you do, then just keep right on doing what you’re doing. Rest assured, we will see exactly “who you are”. Them hypothetical examples wouldn’t bother me. If those are people’s beliefs, I can’t stop them people from sharing them. > [@Siam\_Sam](#): > > Marry me, Holly. I don’t even know you. God bless you two always!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 Holly P.S. What did I did or say to make you say that to me? ---
**Author:** ![Kimstu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ecd19e/32.png) [@Kimstu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimstu)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2013, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-feed-the-troll/650838/384 "2013-02-25T02:02:34Z")
> [@James\_Otto\_Sweet\_Heart](#): > > God bless you two always!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 Thank you very much, and good luck with getting your diarrhea cured!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2013, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-feed-the-troll/650838/385 "2013-02-25T02:02:47Z")
Vixen. ---
**Author:** ![James\_Otto\_Sweet\_Heart](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ac8455/32.png) [@James\_Otto\_Sweet\_Heart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/James_Otto_Sweet_Heart)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2013, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-feed-the-troll/650838/386 "2013-02-25T02:08:33Z")
> [@Kimstu](#): > > Thank you very much, and good luck with getting your diarrhea cured!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 I don’t have diarrhea. God bless you always!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 Holly P.S. But if you have diarrhea, I will pray for you. 🙂 🙂 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2013, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-feed-the-troll/650838/387 "2013-02-25T02:10:59Z")
> [@James\_Otto\_Sweet\_Heart](#): > > P.S. But if you have diarrhea, I will pray for you. 🙂 🙂 🙂 What _is_ god’s position on liquid fecal matter? ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2013, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-feed-the-troll/650838/388 "2013-02-25T02:11:40Z")
> [@Siam\_Sam](#): > > What _is_ god’s position on liquid fecal matter? Sitting. ---
**Author:** ![Kimstu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ecd19e/32.png) [@Kimstu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimstu)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2013, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-feed-the-troll/650838/389 "2013-02-25T02:22:57Z")
> [@James\_Otto\_Sweet\_Heart](#): > > I don’t have diarrhea. But _I_ believe that you do. And if those are my beliefs, I’m entitled to share them. I also believe that you have an unfortunate case of suppurating acne and embarrassing underarm odor, and I’m very sorry for you and sincerely hope you get those taken care of soon!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 After all, sharing one’s beliefs in the most blatant and attention-whoring fashion possible, with no consideration of other people’s feelings or preferences, seems to be what you think messageboard communication is fundamentally about. Well, okay, if that’s how you want to play it. ---
**Author:** ![James\_Otto\_Sweet\_Heart](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ac8455/32.png) [@James\_Otto\_Sweet\_Heart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/James_Otto_Sweet_Heart)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2013, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-feed-the-troll/650838/390 "2013-02-25T02:31:19Z")
^^^ Oh well. God bless you always!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 Holly ---
**Author:** ![not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/not_what_you_d_expect/32/3246_2.png) [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2013, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-feed-the-troll/650838/391 "2013-02-25T02:45:54Z")
[QUOTE=James Otto Sweet Heart Holly P.S. What did I did or say to make you say that to me?[/QUOTE] Are you asking because you want to know what works? Oh, one more question, do you surf the web while you’re working? I’m confused about the washing your hands remark you made earlier. ---
**Author:** ![James\_Otto\_Sweet\_Heart](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ac8455/32.png) [@James\_Otto\_Sweet\_Heart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/James_Otto_Sweet_Heart)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2013, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-feed-the-troll/650838/392 "2013-02-25T03:12:19Z")
^^^ That question of mine that you quoted was for Siam Sam because they said this to me: “Marry me, Holly.” God bless you and them always!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 Holly P.S. Do I go online while I’m at work? Not when I am on the clock, no, but I can when I am done or on my break because we have wi-fi there. 🙂 🙂 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2013, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-feed-the-troll/650838/393 "2013-02-25T03:22:03Z")
I thought McDonald’s wi-fi was for the paying customers? ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2013, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-feed-the-troll/650838/394 "2013-02-25T03:27:05Z")
Monty, you know JOSH is lying about having a job, don’t you? ---
**Author:** ![James\_Otto\_Sweet\_Heart](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ac8455/32.png) [@James\_Otto\_Sweet\_Heart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/James_Otto_Sweet_Heart)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2013, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-feed-the-troll/650838/395 "2013-02-25T03:37:36Z")
^^^ I don’t lie about anything. Can the same thing be said about you and be true? > [@Monty](#): > > I thought McDonald’s wi-fi was for the paying customers? Everyone there can use it. 🙂 🙂 🙂 God bless you two always!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 Holly ---
**Author:** ![Measure\_for\_Measure](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/measure_for_measure/32/557_2.png) [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2013, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-feed-the-troll/650838/396 "2013-02-25T03:41:33Z")
The was a time when traditional Christians espoused a life of quiet piety, wholly consistent with scripture. Sinful fundamentalist Christians changed all that. This fellow may be a fundamentalist himself (I’m not sure) but he does espouse the traditional view (sorry but that’s his name): > [@Kyle Butt](#): > > One of the things that the Bible has consistently denounced is the taking of the Lord’s name in vain. In fact, one of the Ten Commandments in the Old Testament states: “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain” (Exodus 20:7). **The word “vain” means “for no reason” or “useless.” Thus, God was instructing the Israelites to avoid using His name in a useless, disrespectful way.** Instead, the Israelites were supposed to revere the name of God and use it in a serious, considerate way. Many of the ancient Israelites were so respectful of the name of God that they would not even pronounce it or write it for fear of using it in vain. Those who did write it would often throw away the quill they had used, because they thought that any quill that had written God’s name was holy and should not be used for regular words. > > While it is true that the Ten Commandments in their original form are not binding on people today (Lyons, 2001), it is also true that God continues to be serious about the vain use of His name. In Matthew 12:36-37, Jesus explained: “But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified and by your words you will be condemned.” While Jesus’ warning against idle words is broader than just using the Lord’s name in vain, it certainly would include that as well. > > Unfortunately, many today no longer respect God’s name. Not only does the skeptical community misuse and abuse God’s name, many of those within Christendom have lost respect for His name as well. One of the most common abuses of God’s name is the exclamation, “Oh my God.” This phrase is used by millions of people every day who give no thought to God when they are using His name. They say these words in an idle, useless, vain way that shows contempt for God. Both the Old and New Testaments (Colossians 3:8) explain to us that God views this as a sin and will not hold him guiltless who uses His name in such a way. Emphasis added. from Apologetics Press: [Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain - Apologetics Press](http://www.apologeticspress.org/APContent.aspx?category=7&article=3522) Get thee behind me Satan!!! -mfm ---
**Author:** ![deltasigma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e5b9ba/32.png) [@deltasigma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deltasigma)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2013, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-feed-the-troll/650838/397 "2013-02-25T03:47:44Z")
**mfm** : Jesus tittie licking Christ that was a pointless quote. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Chimera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2013, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-feed-the-troll/650838/398 "2013-02-25T03:48:43Z")
God isn’t the name of God, Man! ---
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2013, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-feed-the-troll/650838/399 "2013-02-25T04:50:03Z")
> [@James\_Otto\_Sweet\_Heart](#): > > Everyone there can use it. Everyone? [Looks like it’s intended for _customers_](http://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/services/free_wifi.html). ---
**Author:** ![James\_Otto\_Sweet\_Heart](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ac8455/32.png) [@James\_Otto\_Sweet\_Heart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/James_Otto_Sweet_Heart)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2013, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-feed-the-troll/650838/400 "2013-02-25T15:38:20Z")
^^^ Nothing has ever been said about me using it or any of my co-workers who have used it as well. Maybe that is because it is free. 🙂 🙂 🙂 God bless you and my co-workers always!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 Holly [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-feed-the-troll/650838.md?page=19) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-feed-the-troll/650838.md?page=21)