Forum rules ref Trolls

MargaretR

MargaretR

Peel Monument
Overlooker
Why aren't there any?

Troll (Internet) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

In Internet slang, a troll is someone who posts inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary intent of provoking readers into an emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion.
 
Margaret...shhhhhhh! they are like fairies....you only have to mention them and they come out in droves.

We can order some in for you if you want......how would you like them? Well Done? Still a bit pink? or Running round the plate :)
 
MargaretR said:
Why aren't there any?

Troll (Internet) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

In Internet slang, a troll is someone who posts inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary intent of provoking readers into an emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion.
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What would you suggest as a rule?

Is it a problem? I thought we dealt with such issues as they happen or are reported.
 
You are tempting me to start a poll topic - "is he one or isn't he?"
I wont take the bait just to get the forum count up since you know and like the person concerned.
 
MargaretR said:
You are tempting me to start a poll topic - "is he one or isn't he?"
I wont take the bait just to get the forum count up since you know and like the person concerned.
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Seeing as you have been reading the rules did you see this one?

Abusing Other Members
Abusing other members of this website is not allowed. Debates are welcome but must not become personal or target another member.
All threads started that are personal attacks on other members will be deleted.
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Its the one that usually gets me abused when I remove lots of posts in threads that target other members.
 
I have never abused the member concerned other than to speculate that he trolls.
Since you have no rules to cover that - I can't have broken any
 
It's quite simple really, if people are getting in a tizzy over what's being posted by the individual, don't respond or post comments which will encourage them. You've no one to blame but yourselves if you bite & take the bait ! Don't kick the wasps nest if you don't want to get stung ! ;)
 
I always said you were smart, son!
DNFTT...that is the short version...do not feed the trolls.

I'm not sure he is a troll......he is just an itch that you can't scratch..... a bit like a bad case of thrush...maybe we should change his name to Thrush.
 
Honestly, I find our resident troll quite amusing. Some of the sarcastic responses to his posts are comedy gold. He's not doing any harm, and ignoring him is quite easy. I think we should keep him as a pet.
 
Pudwoppa said:
Honestly, I find our resident troll quite amusing. Some of the sarcastic responses to his posts are comedy gold. He's not doing any harm, and ignoring him is quite easy. I think we should keep him as a pet.
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amuses me anyway.:D mind i always was a sick get.:D
 
Enjoy the peace.


No need to thank me.
 

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