I think the main problem I have with this article and the entire way of thinking is the incredibly poor definition of a troll.
From their descriptions of a troll's comments, they make it seem like trolls are easy to spot and moderate when real trolls are often anything but.
The main focus of a troll is an attempt to game other human beings. That doesn't have anything to do with swearing or abusive language and it sure as hell isn't easy to spot.
Frankly, from the techniques described in the article, I think the only one that has a hope in hell of working against real trolls is the slashdot one. All the others are just casting a net over foul language and blatant stupidity.
From their descriptions of a troll's comments, they make it seem like trolls are easy to spot and moderate when real trolls are often anything but.
The main focus of a troll is an attempt to game other human beings. That doesn't have anything to do with swearing or abusive language and it sure as hell isn't easy to spot.
Frankly, from the techniques described in the article, I think the only one that has a hope in hell of working against real trolls is the slashdot one. All the others are just casting a net over foul language and blatant stupidity.