# The Economics of Trolling, the SDMB, and Moderator Decisions.

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Oh, you mean like this totally reasonable non-trolling post by fellow Pinniped **Octopus**? Because that’s not a response to anyone, that’s just a free gift. In response to a thread about a Chinese man who was set on fire by protestors:

> [@Man set on fire for disagreeing with protesters - China](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-set-on-fire-for-disagreeing-with-protesters-china/843468/2):
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> Was the person a fascist?

Eta: this was in response to Bond’s last post.

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