Notice to Newcomers - re Trolls - Part 10

Pollycat

firionicable wrote: »

I am happy to know that this forum is so active that every member's needs can be addressed instantly or at least in a healthy manner. And can be reported with one click of a button. Nice.

Right in the middle of the screen it says this:

IMPORTANT!
This is an open forum - anyone can post.

Please exercise caution & report any spam, illegal, offensive, racist, libellous posts & PMs to [EMAIL="forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com"]forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com[/EMAIL]

I for one welcome the prompt removal of spam posts.

Welcome to MSE, I hope you find lots of good advice on here.

Pollycat

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

Pollycat

and on the subject of reporting spam, here's one:

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/member.php?u=1598722

Where is everybody?

I'm lonely.

boultdj

Morning Polly, sorry duck, I had a lie in.
And I'v bashed 'em.

boultdj

Up you go Fred.

IF

Morning all :hello:


F1 weekend :dance:

IF

Pollycat wrote: »

and on the subject of reporting spam, here's one:

[STRIKE]http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/member.php?u=1598722[/STRIKE]

Where is everybody?

I'm lonely.

Hi Polly, the spammer has been PPR'd :T:T

solventsoon

Pollycat wrote: »

and on the subject of reporting spam, here's one:

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/member.php?u=1598722

Where is everybody?

I'm lonely.

Awww.. sorry Polly, it can be quiet here on Saturday mornings when Handy isn't around. You did a great bumping job though:T:T:T:T

Morning everyone
Saturday morning and no sun here, hope you have some where you are.

If, enjoy the F1
boult - hope you enjoyed you lie-in

Off to do some work now, it's still shouting at me:(

boultdj

A page 2 Bump.

handyman123_2

Hi all, Handy's still here:beer: