Notice to newcomers re trolls.

So_Sad_Angel

I spend loads of time on other boards....& have posted too but never had any nasty comments....I am getting good at spotting who`s who too. ;)

So_Sad_Angel

We need a `message `BUMP I think.

So_Sad_Angel wrote: »

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

solventsoon

And possibly a quick BUMP back to the top again ..

alastairq

oooops...did I hear a bump? no...can't be, I'm still deef

solventsoon

alastairq wrote: »

oooops...did I hear a bump? no...can't be, I'm still deef

BUMP

Hope that's woken you up alastair ...

Hi to everyone else.

bigblackdog

er ? me personally i just look at new posts , wasnt aware there were seperate 'boards' that people owned , i live and learn , does that make me a troll? oh dear , or maybe i have the wrong end of the stick? is a board a thread? and should i not give my views on any thread/board i read? am i human? or am i now a mechanised typing machine .......... or more like it shall i only type useful , or deemed useful comments , i may have to spend some time reading all 123 pages of this thread (or is it a board?) before my learning is complete , see you in a few hrs....(bump)

So_Sad_Angel

bigblackdog wrote: »

er ? me personally i just look at new posts , wasnt aware there were seperate 'boards' that people owned , i live and learn , does that make me a troll? oh dear , or maybe i have the wrong end of the stick? is a board a thread? and should i not give my views on any thread/board i read? am i human? or am i now a mechanised typing machine .......... or more like it shall i only type useful , or deemed useful comments , i may have to spend some time reading all 123 pages of this thread (or is it a board?) before my learning is complete , see you in a few hrs....(bump)

Hi BBD.... thankyou for the BUMP...we just keep this thread so that any viewers & new posters can understand that occasionally there may be replies to their threads that may be over critical & occasionally abusive.

Such is the nature of BR & the extreme stress situation that it brings is why this board exists & it is about support & to discuss BR issues..not berrating someone for how it happened...tbh they all ready feel bad enough. Its about how they deal with it & move on from there that matters.

Heres Martins take on it -

Dear MoneySavers....

This is a difficult board - many think bankruptcy too easy - and I dare say in some cases it is. Yet others have been through hell, seen family and home torn apart, and its a welcome and deserved release.

I didn't set up MSE to be personally judgemental, but to help people whatever their circumstances. If you have problems with the Bankruptcy laws then the 'Discussion Time' forum is the appropriate place.

This is to help people who are bankrupt rehabilitate their finances - and I personally wish them all the best - whatever their circumstances.

Many people who have gone bankrupt, have had serious debts, have hidden them for a time, been scared to confront them, suffered depression or have even had suicidal thoughts because of them.

So may I caution MoneySavers to err on the side of kindness. The fact bankrupts are here means they're looking for help, guidance and to take charge of their finances - and that in itself is admirable

Please use your knowledge and kindness to help rather than to berate.

If you feel it’s important to point something out that the poster may find negative but needs to understand, then it's not a problem, but do think carefully about your phrasing - people can be very sensitive and nuances may mislead when it’s in an online Forum.

Martin



Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert.
Please note, answers don't constitute financial advice, it is based on generalised journalistic research. Always ensure any decision is made with regards to your own individual circumstance.

solventsoon

Hi everyone,
Quick BUMP from the bottom of page 1...

sizzler

Hi guys,

I was a little nieve about trolls when I first came on board, everbody has been fantastic, great help and friendly. I would not of thought these things would happen. I am learning with experience as I go on. I have been helped and made welcome by some great people and hate this troll idea.

Now as I take part in the forum I myself try to help people and make them welcome and enjoy taking part with people like myself and will do all I can to help against trolls.

Cheers Sizzler:j

solventsoon

Hi all,
Another quick bump back from bottom of page 1.

Hi Sizzler, any trollbusters welcome here!