The Internet Tough Guy

Author: The Troll

Have you ever run into this fool? He’s the classic name caller you meet in real life when they can’t seem to debate correctly with someone. Online they are even more aggressive.

Suppose you are debating about a topic in the news and someone pipes in that has no idea what they are talking about. You decide that you will politely correct them by explaining the situation so they understand. You forget that sarchasm isn’t easily deciphered on a forum so this poster becomes hostile. First they begin with juvenile name calling and sometimes suck you in. You try using logic to make them look a fool, but that only increases their rage. Eventually this “gangsta” will begin to post threats of the physical nature and call you out to actually fight them. They will most likely even come up with some grandiose stories about how many people they have beaten up, killed, or maimed to try and scare you off and gain some message board cred.

The conversation usually ends by you telling them that they need some psychological help and that you are through with the conversation. Don’t falter after you leave this discussion. The Internet Tough Guy is always going to keep posting until they have the absolute final word. The longer you keep coming back the more satisfaction they get. Remember that these people are full of rage and will follow such a topic forever until you quit. Just cut your ties and walk away.

Filed under: Message Board People