On 2015-08-10 20:36:39 +0000, Sqwertz said:

> On Mon, 10 Aug 2015 12:08:39 -0700, gtr wrote:
>
>> I've noted over many years how, one by one, each usenet enclave of
>> enthusiasts on this or that topic eventually collapses.
>
> The best way to handle the assholes is to ignore them *completely*.
> Don't even acknowledge their existence with posts like these.

I almost agree: The only way to handle trolls is to not respond *to
them*. My periodic quest is to inform others that their responses are
the problem. There are assholes most everywhere. They are here because
they are engaged.

Additionally, it should be illegal to have any kind of newsreader that
doesn't have an easy and effective killfile.