A person who consistently fails to recognize trolling and responds with genuine engagement. Trolling-fallers are the internet's most reliable source of entertainment for trolls: they always take the bait, always engage seriously, always provide the reaction that trolls seek. Their inability to recognize performance makes them predictable marks.
"He's a classic trolling-faller—sees obvious satire and posts a furious correction. Every time. Trolling-fallers keep trolls in business: they provide the outrage that provocateurs seek. The only defense is recognition—but trolling-fallers never learn. They're too busy engaging to see they're being played."
by Dumu The Void March 4, 2026
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