Notice to Newcomers - re Trolls - Part 10

solventsoon · 31 May 2011 at 9:02AM

A long time ago Pania wrote the message below to Newcomers or anyone who comes across a troll on the forum.

Over the last few weeks we have had a number of "troll" attacks on the boards.

What is a Troll?
A troll is a person that posts deliberately provocative, nasty or hurtful comments on threads. They may be a person with no previous connection to the board or someone that has created a pseudonym to get their point made. If you should get such a comment made on any thread you post, asking for help and advice, please realise this comment is not directed at you personally so please ignore these nasty comments and continue to post here as normal because the majority of us really are a lovely bunch – ooops, modesty!

What should I do if I get a comment made on my thread?
Firstly do not respond to the comment as this is invariably what the troll wants. So to get rid of the offending post, at the bottom of the post towards the right hand side you’ll see a red "Warning" triangle within a blue “Report” icon, as shown below:

Click the icon and then "send" the message which will inform the MSE team of the post, who will then review its content and deal with it as appropriate; sometimes even deleting the troll by making their status PPR’d (Posting Privileges Removed). Remember, this site is an asset to so many people, especially those that feels like their world is falling in around them. There is a wealth of knowledgeable people here all willing to help, whatever you do, do not let the comments of one silly individual deter you from availing yourself of the knowledge base that is on offer here.

PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE THE FORUM

It is testament to the work that Martin has done and continues to do that so many people give their time, knowledge and experience freely to others; without judgement, to lift people out of the depths of their debt crisis

PLEASE DO NOT LET THE ACTIONS OF THE MINORITY RUIN THAT

handyman123_2 · 31 May 2011 at 10:09AM

Mid Morning Bumpette

:D

Erme · 31 May 2011 at 10:55AM

handyman123 wrote: »

Good Morning All, the Sun has come back today :T
Lots of work to do in the garden repairing the wind and rain damage.
Regards to you all, Handy.:D

Just think of all that fresh air and cow dung Handy :rotfl:...who needs plastic surgery? We have Lady H...

How are the family doing Handy? Still giving you white hair? I'm restless with nicotine withdrawal (trying to go 2 hours no smokes....mid morning have had 8 about 7am this is getting hard)

Hugs

E

Nargleblast · 31 May 2011 at 11:02AM

Good morning and Happy Tuesday everyone! Sunny but a slight breeze here today, might get some gardening done as well as the two humunguous loads of washing out on the line.

Eeeeeh I sure know how to have an exciting life! (Actually I get my share of thrills and spills in my other life so I must not complain)

Keep spambusting!

IF · 31 May 2011 at 1:18PM

Afternoon all :hello:

Fred's on page 2 again!! :doh:

solventsoon · 31 May 2011 at 1:51PM

Fred seems to like being on page 2, If, there must be something fascinating there, can't see it myself but no accounting for taste:D

A lunchtime bump-ette from me:D

*madcat* · 31 May 2011 at 1:59PM

You just be me to it :T

IF · 31 May 2011 at 2:34PM

IF · 31 May 2011 at 3:09PM

Another bump-ette

*madcat* · 31 May 2011 at 3:18PM

I love your bumps If!

Notice to Newcomers - re Trolls - Part 10

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