Dissecting the Troll

We are all familiar with this cancerous type of user known as a troll. They often attack people for a reaction for the "lulz". As a former troll (outside of Wikia), I will tell you the things about a troll and how to the deal with them.

Troll Facts

 * Trolls have no life. - This may sound a bit insulting but trolls usually waste their time just by doing what they do. For example, if someone came on and was complaining about a ban and they actually though it was unfair, that's not trolling. If someone came on and complained despite it being extremely obvious (debatable of what is) and is clearly there just to get themselves banned, that's a troll. Now, think about it. Who in the right mind would say "I have an idea. I'm gonna get banned. What fun!"? People who have nothing better to do.
 * Trolls don't really mean what they say. - When a troll attacks you, try not to get offended as the troll is different from an actual bully. The troll doesn't attack you because of a personal grudge. You're just a pawn in their "fun" to them. The troll doesn't care what punishment they get. All they want is your reaction to what they say, whether they actually think that or not. For that reason, maybe treat them like someone who is drunk by not taking what they say seriously.

How to Deal With Them
You can deal with a troll by ignoring them. It sounds hard but it can be a bit of fun at times when the troll is disappointed that they can't succeed in it. Even when I used to troll, I give up when I'm ignored. The same should work for others. Even if they have no lives, they still get bored so they may try to troll something more reactionary to it or just do something actually worth doing with their lives.