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Trolls are trolls, foreign or domestic says B.C. internet safety specialist

Checking account histories, establishing forum guidelines can help
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Trolls, both foreign and domestic, cause misinformation and panic to flood the internet, according to Brandon Laur, CEO of White Hatter, an internet safety and digital literacy education specialist company. (Black Press Media file photo)

Stumbling across a Russian troll activity on your social media feed is not impossible but is unlikely, according to a B.C.-based internet safety specialist.

Online trolls can come from anywhere, and there is no significant difference between a domestic one and one who might be from Russia.

91裸聊视频淚 would assume the local scene is probably just very passionate folks in the community,91裸聊视频 White Hatter CEO Brandon Laur said. 91裸聊视频淭hey91裸聊视频檙e trying to spark panic, spark concern, and disinformation. So it doesn91裸聊视频檛 matter if it91裸聊视频檚 a foreign or domestic troll. It91裸聊视频檚 a problem.91裸聊视频

The evidence suggests that hyper-focusing on Russian trolls is not unwarranted, as there has been troll-like interference in the past. However, it is a much larger issue than just one country.

91裸聊视频淚 think there is a psychological component of focusing on foreign influence, but there91裸聊视频檚 just as much domestically as foreign,91裸聊视频 said Laur

It can be challenging to determine if you are engaging with a troll or just a passionate person, but there are a few signs that you can look for, such as profiles with links to family histories and photos.

91裸聊视频淚 think those accounts are more or less worth uplifting, listening to, and responding to, but those accounts that are just posting memes. They91裸聊视频檙e not the first accounts I would want to respond to.91裸聊视频

Trolls91裸聊视频 motivations can vary. Laur said some might be trying to annoy you and make fun of you for their entertainment, or they may be out to sway public opinion.

91裸聊视频淲e have passions on either side that can get very heated. You can engage with the community, who might take a mob mentality.91裸聊视频

Tracking a person or a troll is difficult for the general public as they need the necessary tools. However, examining the account history and other information they have posted may be helpful, Laur said.

91裸聊视频淚f you know where to look, there are clues that can help you confirm or deny to a greater degree whether someone is who they say they are.91裸聊视频

He said trolls who are forum moderators can be banned from platforms like Reddit and Facebook. Establishing clear rules and community guidelines can help mitigate the damage caused by these trolls.

When it comes to bad behaviour on the internet, such as trolling, it is essential to separate their conduct into three distinct categories.

91裸聊视频淎re they mean and rude? Are they just causing drama? Or are they breaking the law?91裸聊视频

If someone is breaking the law, there are Criminal Code offences that can be pursued through law enforcement. If somebody is causing drama, it is important to refer to your community guidelines.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used to fight social media trolls. However, Laur said there is a constant struggle between those trying to combat misinformation and those trying to spread it.

91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 a tug of war right now because we have tools that are being used to combat trolling and misinformation. At the same time, those who engage in troll-like behaviour also use AI,91裸聊视频 said Laur.

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