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[–] 1 point 1 month ago*

Where this approach falls apart is where the argument they're making is convincing enough that it might appear legitimate to a less informed reader than you. The reader may not engage with the comment, but, if there's no counter-argument, instead go away believing it may have some validity.

Obviously thus doesn't apply to the more blatant forms of trolling, but even that distinction can be blurry.

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