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Notice to Newcomers re Trolls - part 12 & 3/4

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  • fermi
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    And that's another good idea you've had, If... well... it depends on how much brandy you've put in it, of course :p:p:D
    If it's one of mine it's mostly brandy. :o
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  • rizla_king
    rizla_king Posts: 2,895 Forumite
    I prefer a whisky one.
    Still rolling rolling rolling...... :) <
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  • IF
    IF Posts: 34,349 Forumite
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    edited 23 January 2014 at 11:43AM
    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:
    report.gif
    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
    "If wishes were horses, then beggars would ride"
  • rizla_king
    rizla_king Posts: 2,895 Forumite
    edited 22 January 2014 at 5:23PM
    Still rolling rolling rolling...... :) <
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  • Shovel_Lad
    Shovel_Lad Posts: 1,123 Forumite
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    Afternoon all :wave:

    Thanks for the cake Bear and the hot chocolate If/fermi :A
    I'm bashing the spam :beer:

    Hope you are all OK :D
  • solventsoon
    solventsoon Posts: 17,363 Forumite
    Evening everyone :wave:
    fermi wrote: »
    If it's one of mine it's mostly brandy. :o

    Well that would explain why I've been slurring my words all afternoon then :rotfl::rotfl:
    :) The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time :)
  • solventsoon
    solventsoon Posts: 17,363 Forumite
    rizla_king wrote: »

    You'd have thought they'd be fed up of this lark by now, but clearly not!!:mad:
    :) The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time :)
  • IF
    IF Posts: 34,349 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Evening :hello:
    "If wishes were horses, then beggars would ride"
  • Evening from me too :hello:
  • We seem to have forgotten this - opps :o

    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:
    report.gif
    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
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