Notice to Newcomers - re Trolls - Part 10

Tixy

*madcat* wrote: »

I know exactly how you feel Tixy

and I think the reason 'most' of us are nicer on the forums than we are in the real world is because we have chance to think of what we want to say - which is what makes me angrier at the rude people :huh:

That's it, by the time you are writing you consider what you are saying more than you would if you are just talking.
Maybe I'll start communicating with eveyone only via writing

ifwisheswerehorses... wrote: »

I'm lovely in the real world too!! After all I am a page three girl!! :rotfl:

Not for long If - you are soon to be a page 2 girl :rotfl:

IF

Tixy wrote: »

Not for long If - you are soon to be a page 2 girl :rotfl:

Oh no.....I'll slow down a bit then :eek::rotfl:

Tixy

Anyway - I think you are nicer - just look at how many more thanks you have than me

*madcat*

That might be 'cos you spend time on threads that aren't so appreciative

IF

Tixy wrote: »

Anyway - I think you are nicer - just look at how many more thanks you have than me

No I'm really a grouchy bear head!! :eek::rotfl:

And its the good peeps here thanking my posts that does it!! :T:T

Nargleblast

And it's a good evening from Nargleblast who tries very hard to be nice in everything I say and do. (But I still have my moments!)

getagrip83

If i had actually been allowed by my family to finnish the post!

I would have said pretty much what *madcat* did its the oddest things that get people shot down in flames, like the woman's comment that she had a "subnormal" daughter.

As I realised to my horror this weekend that were it not for changes in pension payments I would be a pensioner Arghhh! I reserve the right ot comment. That said I do think but not say ESN because its what i grew up with, for all you juvenile delinquents out there it means educationally subnormal.

There is a major problem in troll identification as a least some of the newbies will be trolls.

The other thing which will again get me shot down in flames is that i suspect that there are alot of wrinklies who do not understand the concept of trolls or even what they are called

Also the problem with cyberspace is that even if people are not trolls the posts may be for more reasons than advice. eg the perfect life diary designed to be read by those who actually know the OP in real life. Also the I'm sure there are some who want to use the replies as a stick to beat some one over the head with.


anyway i have put in my two pennyworth.

have a good evening folk

gag

IF

A Good Evening all bump :dance:

IF

IF

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