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Notice to newcomers RE: Trolls part 2

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  • solventsoon
    solventsoon Posts: 17,363 Forumite
    New page so time for another one of these reminders:)
    peppa-pig wrote: »
    As the other thread appears now to be closed, I have started another one. So, as originally posted by So Sad Angel:


    Hi Everyone,

    Not sure if we have this thread over here on BR board but DFW bump this often so that newcomers new & old are aware of the possibility of `troll` issues.

    They `bump` it along regularly to keep it in peoples minds. Perhaps it would work over here?

    Pania`s words are so brilliant I could`nt better them myself so I copied as below.

    Angelxx



    Notice to newcomers re trolls.
    Hi everybody.


    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 a comment made on any thread you post asking for help and advice please realise this comment is not directed at you personally.
    We really are all a lovely bunch here (oops, modest, sorry) so please ignore these nasty comments and continue to post here as normal.

    what should i do if i get a comment made on my thread?

    firstly do not respond to the comment as this invariably is what the person wants. At the bottom of the post, on the left hand side is a red "warning" triangle. Click this and then "send" the message that comes up. This will report the message to abuse who will review it's content and delete it.

    The person we had this morning was particularly vile and nasty and please believe me is an extreme rarity here.
    Above all PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE THE BOARDS. THIS SITE IS AN ASSET TO SO MANY, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT FEELS THE WORLD IS FALLING IN ON YOU. THERE IS SUCH A WEALTH OF ADVICE HERE TO BE HAD THAT THE COMMENTS OF ONE MUST NOT DETER YOU FROM AVAILING YOURSELF OF THE KNOWLEDGE HERE!!!!

    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 debt crisis

    PLEASE DO NOT LET THE ACTIONS OF THE MINORITY RUIN THAT.


    Kind wishes
    P
    xxxxx
    :) The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time :)
  • IF
    IF Posts: 34,349 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Fair enough spoon.....seeing your tall! confused-smiley-17432.gif



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    "If wishes were horses, then beggars would ride"
  • solventsoon
    solventsoon Posts: 17,363 Forumite
    Thanks ifwishes :A

    I've borrowed your bump from the inn, think we need a Friday dance on here - it's too quiet:D

    fri2.gif
    :) The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time :)
  • IF
    IF Posts: 34,349 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Thanks ifwishes :A

    I've borrowed your bump from the inn, think we need a Friday dance on here - it's too quiet:D

    fri2.gif

    Spoon I'm up for a bit of dancing......slowly......but dancing non the less:j
    Aw! another:A x
    "If wishes were horses, then beggars would ride"
  • solventsoon
    solventsoon Posts: 17,363 Forumite
    Spoon I'm up for a bit of dancing......slowly......but dancing non the less:j
    Aw! another:A x
    I'm always up for a dance, ifwishes, don't get much of a chance nowadays though:( unfortunately.. :) x
    :) The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time :)
  • Tixy
    Tixy Posts: 31,455 Forumite
    dancing14.gif:whistle::whistle::whistle:
    A smile enriches those who receive without making poorer those who give
    or "It costs nowt to be nice"
  • IF
    IF Posts: 34,349 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    confused-smiley-17432.gif



    dancing.gif
    "If wishes were horses, then beggars would ride"
  • dojoman
    dojoman Posts: 12,027 Forumite
    BigDNutz wrote: »
    why is it the majority of people dont even know what a troll is but persist in calling new users trolls

    Please explain yourself.
    :pB&SC No. 298
    Life`s Tragedy is that we get OLD too soon
    and WISE too late!
  • IF
    IF Posts: 34,349 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    confused-smiley-17432.gif

    Right where were we, after a slight interlude....ah! dancing!!:j

    austin.gif
    "If wishes were horses, then beggars would ride"
  • IF
    IF Posts: 34,349 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    2nj676.jpg Hello if you are new to this site and receive a comment that is not helpful or insensitive please don’t be put off. You will receive the help you need.......x

    peppa-pig wrote: »
    as originally posted by So Sad Angel:


    Hi Everyone,

    Not sure if we have this thread over here on BR board but DFW bump this often so that newcomers new & old are aware of the possibility of `troll` issues.

    They `bump` it along regularly to keep it in peoples minds. Perhaps it would work over here?

    Pania`s words are so brilliant I could`nt better them myself so I copied as below.

    Angelxx



    Notice to newcomers re trolls.
    Hi everybody.


    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 a comment made on any thread you post asking for help and advice please realise this comment is not directed at you personally.
    We really are all a lovely bunch here (oops, modest, sorry) so please ignore these nasty comments and continue to post here as normal.

    what should i do if i get a comment made on my thread?

    firstly do not respond to the comment as this invariably is what the person wants. At the bottom of the post, on the left hand side is a red "warning" triangle. Click this and then "send" the message that comes up. This will report the message to abuse who will review it's content and delete it.

    The person we had this morning was particularly vile and nasty and please believe me is an extreme rarity here.
    Above all PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE THE BOARDS. THIS SITE IS AN ASSET TO SO MANY, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT FEELS THE WORLD IS FALLING IN ON YOU. THERE IS SUCH A WEALTH OF ADVICE HERE TO BE HAD THAT THE COMMENTS OF ONE MUST NOT DETER YOU FROM AVAILING YOURSELF OF THE KNOWLEDGE HERE!!!!

    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 debt crisis

    PLEASE DO NOT LET THE ACTIONS OF THE MINORITY RUIN THAT.


    Kind wishes
    P
    xxxxx
    "If wishes were horses, then beggars would ride"
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