You need to NOT provide me with tempting things to throw out at a group that can sue me.  Jerk-in-the-box is too, too good.  I'd comment on Trollie, but sometimes feel that I AM that (difference: well intended vs. evil- I'll call myself a Lollie).  I would think that the Trollies are a bit off balance, full of some kind of inexplicable rage (as Purva discovered)- her experience was fully deleteworthy.  On the other hand, the way that she zapped them may have prevented the Trollies that were hiding in the cave from voicing their opinions and being horrible to Purva (or someone else).  Hard call.  If it's handled well, keep it visible.  

Trollies are an interesting group of folks..  common sense or rationality are rarely part of the world in which they live.. They have but one song to sing and most of the time it is off key.  Engaging them can be fun on occasion but usually takes more time and energy then it is worth. Kool- Aid drinkers rarely think for themselves.

The one danger with engaging a troll is that if you do it too effectively, you might seem to be a bully.  There is a balance.  Think of a comedian dealing with a heckler.  If done well, the heckler looks dumb, the audience thinks it was great, and they cast mean glances at the heckler through the rest of the show.  If done poorly, (without even getting to the "Michael Richards level") and you look like a meanie...

Excellent advice, everyone.  Lane, you nailed it -- my problem is I'm always the meanie, which is why I suppose I'd rather not do it.    

That is one ugly troll.   I don't envy those of you who live in the parts of the country prone to bubble bloggers, although I understand their disrespect for Realtors® knows no boundaries.  They can't get as much attention... in unblubbley markets.

I read a bit of Purva's blog, she handled herself well from what I saw. 

I'm not sure what to tell you? I tend to be a bit sarcastic in the best of moments, so if a troll dropped in for an ugly comment, I might tend to say something. But I guess I'll hold my tongue since you gave me the heads up......But don't rule me out!

Great photo. Also checked out your sac site. We're down there from time to time, my much better half, make that 7/8ths is a Sacramento gal. Am sure you're up here at the lake as well from time to time. Like your writing.

Cheers... 

John, like you I delete but selectively.  I do take the time to see where Trollie came from.  Once in awhile it is worth the dazzle.  Nice post.