The hottest Trolling Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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thestoa 314 implied HN points 10 Feb 24
  1. Establish personal protocols to handle criticism online by nurturing offline friendships and developing a taxonomy of feedback.
  2. Cancellation and online harassment are real and harmful, aiming to cut people off from opportunities and psychological safety.
  3. Engage in snark and trolling online, but be aware of the impact they can have on your ego and be prepared to handle online judgment with resilience.
Oliver Bateman Does the Work 235 implied HN points 30 Jan 24
  1. In social media, using terms like 'mid' is a powerful way to engage audiences and spark conversation.
  2. Challenging people's preferences by calling something 'mid' can create personalized interactions and provoke reactions.
  3. Provocative social media tactics like 'mid' posts blur the line between criticism and trolling, garner engagement, and maintain relevance.
normality’s Substack 179 implied HN points 17 Dec 23
  1. It's okay to express that being white is fine, but trolling about it can create misunderstandings and conflict. Simple statements can get complicated when mixed with hidden meanings.
  2. Trolling often plays with people's feelings and can make them react strongly. It can divide people into groups that misunderstand each other.
  3. To improve communication and reduce tension, it's better to be straightforward and sincere rather than using tricky or ambiguous statements. Let's aim for a more normal and calm interaction moving forward.
Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends 0 implied HN points 15 Sep 16
  1. Algorithms struggle to understand our unique preferences based on quirks and history, often leading to poor recommendations.
  2. Access to obscure information like patents online showcases the principle of public online availability, even if the content may seem irrelevant to most people.
  3. Web series like 'Marble Hornets' demonstrate the potential of low-budget creepy web content, highlighting the creativity of individuals in digital storytelling.
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