**Notice To Newcomers ~ Re: Trolls ~ part 9!**

Nargleblast

ifwisheswerehorses... wrote: »

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 “Abuse” icon, as shown below:

Click the icon and then "send" the message which will inform the abuse 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

Thought I would borrow this to announce the arrival of a new page.

Ames

Can I just ask people to keep an eye on ciscokid? He's really starting to disrupt the boards now. He started out asking people to loan him 15k, then asked someone with a 5k debt to borrow 20k and he'd pay it back (also suggesting they go bankrupt in the process), and now he's just jumping into threads accusing everyone of trolling/giving bad advice/lying.... he's done it to a few newbies and I'm worried they'll be put off by him.

ETA: here's the list of his posts http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/search.php?searchid=94854742

boultdj

Take plenty of tea/coffee and a warm cardi for your night shift Nargleblast. And bump

handyman123_2

Good Evening All, well better late than never.:D

Starting to thaw outside, after 6 inches of snow we got heavy rain.
If it freezes I am sending for Torville and Dean.:rotfl:

Surely this weather can't last much longer, Handy's starting to get cabin fever.:eek:

Cheers all, Handy.:D

solventsoon

Ames wrote: »

Can I just ask people to keep an eye on ciscokid? He's really starting to disrupt the boards now. He started out asking people to loan him 15k, then asked someone with a 5k debt to borrow 20k and he'd pay it back (also suggesting they go bankrupt in the process), and now he's just jumping into threads accusing everyone of trolling/giving bad advice/lying.... he's done it to a few newbies and I'm worried they'll be put off by him.

ETA: here's the list of his posts http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/search.php?searchid=94854742

Thanks for that Ames, I'll keep my eyes open for him.

3Dogs

Ames wrote: »

Can I just ask people to keep an eye on ciscokid? He's really starting to disrupt the boards now. He started out asking people to loan him 15k, then asked someone with a 5k debt to borrow 20k and he'd pay it back (also suggesting they go bankrupt in the process), and now he's just jumping into threads accusing everyone of trolling/giving bad advice/lying.... he's done it to a few newbies and I'm worried they'll be put off by him.

ETA: here's the list of his posts http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/search.php?searchid=94854742

That link is not valid so hopefully that means that the posts are gone?????? He is still around though Will keep on eye on him too Ames - well spotted

boultdj

Morning All.Hope everyone has a good winter solistise, I'm sat here watching the lunar eclipse before going to work, when the cloud's let me.

Geebee

Happy Winter Solstice....

I'm surprised you can see anything Boult. Our sky is just pure white with snow, cant see a thing.

boultdj

We've got a lot of cloud,but no snow, it's just very cold -5 accourding to our local radio station.
Hope you don't have to go out in it GB, and blessing are sent your way.

Geebee

boultdj wrote: »

We've got a lot of cloud,but no snow, it's just very cold -5 accourding to our local radio station.
Hope you don't have to go out in it GB, and blessing are sent your way.

Its about -10 at the moment here although i'm sure it's colder, more like Minus 50!!...:eek: :rotfl: Yes, unfortunately i do have to go out in it, work beckons i'm afraid. Have a good day.:)