User blog comment:The Completionist/What function does the ignore list have, and does anybody actually use the mute button?/@comment-4652200-20130927202215

I've someone is trolling or being verbually abusive chances are they are probably not going to call ss or anything useful... so ignore them.

About "manly" - it's better to ignore them so you don't feel obligated to defend yourself or insult them back, both of which will just make them act worse and also you don't risk getting reported yourself.