[Maritime Q-Scout]

Essentially there are two ways to deal with a troll.

There is pointing out fallacies and hypocrisy in a way they cannot or doesn't know how to respond.

And then there is a well reasoned response that systematically takes apart their 'arguments' and demonstrate that they are indeed trolling.

Both have merits.

Keep in mind that the benefit of trolls is that when the second option is taken, no, you're not winning over the troll or changing their mind. That's not the goal. What you're doing is demonstrating how idiotic the troll is and anyone that might agree with the trolls position, in whe or in part, shifts away.

It's the Thank You For Smoking ice cream debate. "I'm not trying to convince you, I'm trying to convince them (everyone else)."

Now how long will this go on? I'm not sure. Eventually the troll tires, hence why we don't have a current thread about a buttermilk, salt, garlic, onion, mustard, chive, parsley, dill, pepper, paprika, and ground mustard seed mixed into a mayonnaise based sauce, as well as the compensation for those that bring you said sauce. (I'm trying my best to not bring attention to the poster who is essentially a slinky followed by the first Arabic numeral).

All that said, perhaps a thread about trolls would be a good idea.