The title of this thread is taken directly from the FAQ thread for new members (click on the second button from the right on the nav bar at the top of the page).

In the FAQ thread, Joe wrote, "I've said it before, and I'm sure I'll say it many times more: the best way to deal with both flamers and trolls is to ignore them. Give them silence, and they'll go away. They feed on attention - don't give it to them."

When Joe wrote, "...I'm sure I'll say it many times more...", he was understating.

I'm not asking for discussion and I won't post to this thread again, except to refresh it so it stays on the board for a few days.