DNFTT

What does DNFTT stand for online?

Do not feed the trolls

DNFTT serves as a reminder in online discussions to refrain from engaging with disruptive or provocative users known as trolls. These individuals thrive on attention and stirring up conflict, so ignoring them, encapsulated in DNFTT, is a strategy to de-escalate potential arguments.

Primarily used in forums, social media platforms, and other Internet communities, DNFTT helps maintain a more pleasant online environment. It encourages users to starve trolls of the attention they crave, reducing the impact of their inflammatory behavior.

Example

Hey, did you see that ridiculous comment on the forum?
Yeah, DNFTT. They're just trying to get a reaction

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Updated October 29, 2025

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