Should we be tougher on trolls?

I want to stress in the strongest possible terms that the trolls should be tossed out.

It’s really simple: I am here for involved, earnest discussion and a fun time. The trolls seem to delight in totally negating a discussion without providing any facts or figures. There are two I can think of that are merely performing the Monty Python Argument sketch.

While some people might take pleasure in shooting down these straw dogs, I end up asking: ‘Am I wasting time on Fluther?’. I have considered leaving Fluther several times. That’s horrid considering that I’ve only been around for a month or so.

Moreover, I wonder how the silly trolling appears to other newcomers. It certainly doesn’t encourage participation in the collective.