If someone is being knowingly offensive and refuses to stop, could we simply block, report, and change the subject? As it is, it seems to be "continue to argue with the guy so the offensive subject continues to be the matter of discussion."
Trolls want to piss you off. You are giving them a field day when you decide to continue ad nauseum with the self-righteous scolding and shower them with attention. Could we kindly cut them off at the source and talk about sloths or something? That is the ONLY way to immediately improve the situation for everyone. Thank you.