This is another quote from Kleon, that I find myself using on a weekly basis.

Don’t feed the trolls

Online:

Don’t get into it with people who are obviously just trying to get a rise – and therefore an improved media presence for whatever their business is (coughs Infowars coughs).

Don’t share troll rants, and don’t watch / click on them when someone sends them to you – your are feeding the vermin – stop it.

Ask yourself if you actually need to know what the bog monster said, or if it wouldn’t be more fun for your friend to tell you about it.

Is it even important enough for your time to begin with? I know its not important enough for mine.

Real World:

Don’t rise to passive aggressive digs – you are just showing them that they got under your skin – which was what they wanted.

I know it is easier said than done. But just mutter to yourself

Don’t feed the trolls

This won’t remove the bad shit from your life, but it will save you a lifetime in aggravation.