heres another Tip...DO NOT FEED THE TROLLS!
they feed off of attention and replies...
so many ignorant artists...and People( i will not name names) tend to respond to the trolls bait of dirty insults and such by bitching about it on there journals and such...that will not get rid of the troll. the most simple option to do is to ignore them...they'll grow bored and leave you alone...
i like to make them feel left out by responding to everyone else comments except for theres...yes i can be a very cold heartless bastard if i'm pushed enough...anyways i hope someone listens to my advice it'll reduce the feedings and growth of trolls...

You have a very good point there, though even if you do ignore them, it can be pretty hard not wanting to throw somthing... and so annoying they are not there to catch it with their face *snickers*

I tend to ignore the trolls as well, most really dont know what they are talking about or have no real facts to go on. I know some artists may either be busy with commission work, real work or have their own lives to worry about (and yes I do speak to a few) so I tend not to get upset if they have a long absence or dont reply to any notes i send. (most are just words of encouragement anyway)
Online is special to me cause most of my friends are on it and I know there is a lot of time and distance between us so i have learned both patience and understanding.

Sometimes drawing helps your online presence. I haven't drawn in ages :o