Well, it depends. Back on the other site I mod (largely political, no obvious site stance on any specific issue) you get the same from both sides; the moderators are always biased towards the opposite kind of politics. If we delete their posts / thread or ban them, we're clearly showing we agree with their opponents rather than that they just broke rules which have nothing to do with political beliefs. This can lead to the fun of being called a Nazi and a Communist on alternate days, or people saying we must be pro-abortion because we don't regard posting disgusting images as a legitimate debating technique.

It's much like, say, Jack Thompson bleating that the courts want to disbar him for his views rather than because he's abusing the court system to carry out his unhinged personal vendetta. To a certain mindset, anything but instant agreement is persecution.

Very well-articulated, both of you. :cool:

That being said, I'm still not banning him unless he does something vindictive to deserve a ban. Given his attitude, it's fun to fuck with him a little.

It's interesting how sometimes trolls sort of turn you into a troll as well. Like it's contagious or something.

Not that I'm saying you're a troll or anything, just something I've noticed happens sometimes, even with myself.

Is that sarcasm or are you serious? I can't tell, even with the cool face smilie. :confused:

I totally agree. I get the same wannabe martyr vibe from this guy as you do.

I wouldn't say trolls make others into trolls, but they definitely make it hard not to act a little bit immature in response. I'd call it sinking to their level, but not exactly embracing troll-dom.

Yes, I am serious. When I am being sarcastic, I tend to use the :D