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Title: Trolls
Post by: CG6468 on May 24, 2012, 12:13:18 PM
Would it be possible and/or binding if we had a poll among members in good standing to have a vote on whether to keep or boot a troll?
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: obumazombie on May 24, 2012, 01:23:35 PM
I would be the last to support banning I'm afraid.
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: thundley4 on May 24, 2012, 01:25:09 PM
I go with leaving it to the mods.
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: Eupher on May 24, 2012, 03:07:20 PM
I go with leaving it to the mods.

Yep, that works for me.
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: Gina on May 24, 2012, 03:09:27 PM
I want jury voting!
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: CG6468 on May 24, 2012, 04:46:14 PM
I want jury voting!

The jury's decision usually comes rapidly!
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: thundley4 on May 24, 2012, 04:55:22 PM
The jury's decision usually comes rapidly!

That is part of the problem with juries for trolls. There have been a couple of posters that first seemed like trolls, but weren't really.  I think they need to be given enough rope to hang themselves.
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: njpines on May 24, 2012, 05:05:50 PM
That is part of the problem with juries for trolls. There have been a couple of posters that first seemed like trolls, but weren't really.  I think they need to be given enough rope to hang themselves.

You thought I was a troll????   :bawl:   :-)   :-*
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: CG6468 on May 24, 2012, 05:10:35 PM
That is part of the problem with juries for trolls. There have been a couple of posters that first seemed like trolls, but weren't really.  I think they need to be given enough rope to hang themselves.

But they still keep dangling, annoying little bastards.
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: DixieBelle on May 24, 2012, 05:14:01 PM
The mods/admins can take care of trolls as needed. *knocks wood* we haven't had major infestations of trolls and we're better off than a lot of other boards in that regard.
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: rich_t on May 24, 2012, 05:25:03 PM
The mods/admins can take care of trolls as needed. *knocks wood* we haven't had major infestations of trolls and we're better off than a lot of other boards in that regard.

I'm willing to bet that as the election gets closer, we will see an influx.
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: CG6468 on May 24, 2012, 05:31:05 PM
I'm willing to bet that as the election gets closer, we will see an influx.

We're seeing it right now.
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: rich_t on May 24, 2012, 05:32:27 PM
We're seeing it right now.

It's gonna get worse.
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: CG6468 on May 24, 2012, 05:33:58 PM
It's gonna get worse.

If it gets too bad, I'll just exit this place. This is NOT why I came here in the first place. And don't hit me with the "then they'll win" crap. They'll win if they are allowed to continue trashing the long-time members of this forum.
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: rich_t on May 24, 2012, 05:47:51 PM
If it gets too bad, I'll just exit this place. This is NOT why I came here in the first place. And don't hit me with the "then they'll win" crap. They'll win if they are allowed to continue trashing the long-time members of this forum.

Damn it CG, you should know by now that I would never make such a claim!  

I'm not particularly fond of trolls either, but I TRY (and sometimes fail) to not let them get under my skin too much.

I try to take them with the proverbial grain of salt.  I've been on more message boards than I can count in the past 20 years and I've learned one thing....  They (trolls) are everywhere.
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: Splashdown on May 24, 2012, 05:59:30 PM
If it gets too bad, you can always ignore! Most of the time, they get tired/bored/embarassed and leave on their own.
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: seahorse513 on May 24, 2012, 06:49:04 PM
Our mods are fantastic!!! Also our regular members are very supportive of each other. I feel like if someone was being offensive, I could write to either, Dixiebelle, Thor , Franksolitch, and say "hey, can you look at this thread,What do you think, do you think this is odd??, is he/she out of line...??" Of course I will defend myself first.
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: DixieBelle on May 24, 2012, 06:55:42 PM
thanks seahorse! We do our best and I think we have a fantastic staff and awesome members!
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: Freeper on May 24, 2012, 07:13:25 PM
thanks seahorse! We do our best and I think we have a fantastic staff and awesome members!

Yeah most people here are decent folks, except for that weirdo Freeper, that boy aint right.
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: DixieBelle on May 24, 2012, 07:45:47 PM
LOLZ True!! :-)

Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: IassaFTots on May 24, 2012, 09:16:47 PM
I think it is all fine as it is.  Except maybe for that Freeper cat.   :-)
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: Evil_Conservative on May 24, 2012, 09:39:28 PM
I want jury voting!

This post is hurtful, offensive, disrespectful, causes upset stomach, heartburn and explosive diarrhea.  The jury has voted to hide this post 5-1.
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: CG6468 on May 24, 2012, 09:43:30 PM
Damn it CG, you should know by now that I would never make such a claim!  

I'm not particularly fond of trolls either, but I TRY (and sometimes fail) to not let them get under my skin too much.

I try to take them with the proverbial grain of salt.  I've been on more message boards than I can count in the past 20 years and I've learned one thing....  They (trolls) are everywhere.

I'm weary of them hijacking every damned thread we start. On my old and now extinct "CG Discussions" forum, I'd boot them immediately.

I have so many of them on "IGNORE," that it spoils the threads on which we regular members post. I don't have to tolerate this shit, and I will not. I'm a member of other forums that do not put up with trolls.
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: CG6468 on May 24, 2012, 09:44:22 PM
This post is hurtful, offensive, disrespectful, causes upset stomach, heartburn and explosive diarrhea.  The jury has voted to hide this post 5-1.

Fine. I'll just leave the forum. That seems to be what most members want, anyway.
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: Evil_Conservative on May 24, 2012, 09:45:23 PM
I'm weary of them hijacking every damned thread we start. On my old and now extinct "CG Discussions" forum, I'd boot them immediately.

I have so many of them on "IGNORE," that it spoils the threads on which we regular members post. I don't have to tolerate this shit, and I will not. I'm a member of other forums that do not put up with trolls.

Just ignore the trolls.  Why do you let them get to you?  That's exactly what they want.  I like to have fun with them.  They provide a short amount of entertainment before they decide to leave or get banned.  The troll you are speaking of is on his road to ban-land I am sure.  :)
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: obumazombie on May 24, 2012, 09:57:39 PM
Fine. I'll just leave the forum. That seems to be what most members want, anyway.
No way jose, get your coastie arse back in this forum, NOW.
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: Evil_Conservative on May 24, 2012, 10:04:13 PM
Fine. I'll just leave the forum. That seems to be what most members want, anyway.

Okay?......

I was quoting Gina and making a joke out of the DU jury system.  It had nothing to do with anyone personally.
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: Eupher on May 25, 2012, 07:51:52 AM
Okay?......

I was quoting Gina and making a joke out of the DU jury system.  It had nothing to do with anyone personally.

Explosive diarrhea was especially funny. Not when you have it, of course..... :-)
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: Gina on May 25, 2012, 08:03:27 AM
Explosive diarrhea was especially funny. Not when you have it, of course..... :-)

My littlest one has it.  This morning he shit all over my sofa when I was changing him.  Thank Gawd I chose Mossy Oak as the pattern  :lmao:
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: Eupher on May 25, 2012, 08:30:18 AM
My littlest one has it.  This morning he shit all over my sofa when I was changing him.  Thank Gawd I chose Mossy Oak as the pattern  :lmao:

And it ain't funny when you gotta clean it up. And smell it -- mossy oak pattern or just plain ol' shitstain.  :lmao:
Title: Re: Re: Re: Trolls
Post by: Freeper on May 25, 2012, 10:42:57 AM
This post is hurtful, offensive, disrespectful, causes upset stomach, heartburn and explosive diarrhea.  The jury has voted to hide this post 5-1.

Well played!
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: txradioguy on May 28, 2012, 11:26:39 AM
We're seeing it right now.

This is just the summertime/vacation influx.  Wait until the first Wed. in Nov. when it's President Elect Romney.

It will be 24/7 alert status with the 1/3-2/3 guard rotation in place.
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: formerlurker on May 28, 2012, 11:31:41 AM
Fine. I'll just leave the forum. That seems to be what most members want, anyway.

Echo chambers are boring as all hell.  Just because someone posts dissenting opinions does not make them trolls.

You don't have to place them on ignore, just don't take the bait.

Booting anyone whose opinion you don't like is FR or DU - it is definitely NOT this place. 
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: formerlurker on May 28, 2012, 11:34:22 AM
..... I don't have to tolerate this shit, and I will not. I'm a member of other forums that do not put up with trolls.

Geez aren't you the delicate flower. 
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: formerlurker on May 28, 2012, 11:36:59 AM
For what it is worth, I think CC does an outstanding job in fostering a political community where everyone is welcome.  That is not easy to do, so our mods deserve high praise for their efforts made on our behalf.

Thanks!!
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: EdwardSpacer on May 28, 2012, 11:39:06 AM
I have a dandy idea.
There are many members of USMB i want to bring here
Anyone here have more than 15 posts there to post a link for here?my IP is watched closely there.
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: redwhit on May 28, 2012, 02:56:17 PM
For what it is worth, I think CC does an outstanding job in fostering a political community where everyone is welcome.  That is not easy to do, so our mods deserve high praise for their efforts made on our behalf.

Thanks!!

Agreed wholeheartedly.  Even though I don't often post, this is the one board I keep returning to because it's fun, interesting, and never dull. 

Mods deserve more pie, travel money, and experiences.
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: Kyle Ricky on May 28, 2012, 03:49:35 PM
I don't believe in silencing people. No matter what their beliefs are, or how stupid they are. Of course if they break the rules, then I am all for the mods giving the perp a ban, as long as he was properly warned more than once about it.
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: obumazombie on May 28, 2012, 03:55:52 PM
I really haven't seen a harm done to the forum, or to any individual that would warrant banning. I don't know if Trip got banned, although I did see him break forum rules with multiple warnings, still I didn't see a lot of harm that he did. I wouldn't have favored his banning, just saying.
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: Mr Mannn on May 28, 2012, 07:39:14 PM
There is a point where a troll becomes disruptive and you do have to ban them.

The mods have been pretty good about discerning when that point is reached. Sometimes right away, sometimes when we are invaded by trolls from another board, sometimes after members have chewed them up and spit them out.

The presence of pie and kitty posts are a good indicator that a troll is wearing out his welcome.

Bottom line: If a troll upsets you don't let him get you angry. Instead of anger, respond with Humor. If lacking in humor, search Bing or Google for pie and kitty pictures to post.
If you see a particularly witty response to a troll, Hi5 that poster. Reward good behavior.

Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it. Choose to react the way you want, now how the troll wants. 
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: Ballygrl on May 28, 2012, 07:57:52 PM
I pretty much mentally ignore someone who's being a troll. If you're going to post on a political board you really need to have thick skin, there's "no crying in politics".
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: WinOne4TheGipper on May 28, 2012, 08:03:27 PM
Yeah most people here are decent folks, except for that weirdo Freeper, that boy aint right.

Don't forget that bastard WinOne4TheGipper!  I can't stand him! :argh: :censored: :bird:

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: WinOne4TheGipper on May 28, 2012, 08:04:55 PM
This post is hurtful, offensive, disrespectful, causes upset stomach, heartburn and explosive diarrhea.  The jury has voted to hide this post 5-1.

LOL.
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: EdwardSpacer on May 31, 2012, 12:13:09 AM
If im an overbearing prick,please slap me. :tongue:
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: obumazombie on May 31, 2012, 12:18:28 AM
If im an overbearing prick,please slap me. :tongue:
I see no reason to reprimand you. Carry on smartly !
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: EdwardSpacer on May 31, 2012, 12:23:24 AM
I joined a bunch of folks chanting "death to.islam,death to farrakhan"earlier. Blazers got pissed over the death to America chant he has been making. That racist divisional domestic terrorist needs to be dealt with. Why does he exist unincarcerated?/
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: sunsettommy on August 22, 2012, 08:31:08 PM
Trolls as in those who post stuff just to get a rise out of us and then play games with us?

Those are the people who are not interested in an honest discussion on something but to sow irritation,unhappiness and division.They are the ones I have come down hard on as a blog moderator to get them to clean up their act or LEAVE!

People who simply have a very divergent view on things and willing to defend them decently are the ones that energize a forum is always a boon.Sure we can blast them for what they write by rational rejoinders but not them personally as a person.

Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: Ptarmigan on August 22, 2012, 08:59:06 PM
Let's give all trolls to bunnies.  :fuelfire: A fate MUCH worse than death.  :o
Title: Re: Trolls
Post by: obumazombie on August 22, 2012, 09:37:08 PM
Let's give all trolls to bunnies.  :fuelfire: A fate MUCH worse than death.  :o
If bunnies eat trolls, does that make bunnies the top of the food chain ?