Seems like our troll problem hasn’t gone away like I had hoped it would.
Can’t get everyone to ignore him – One of the recent threads went well over 30 posts.
The admin can’t seem to keep him off the board permenantly. Seems like they no longer even delete his posts?
I’m getting pretty sick of having to put the threads on ignore.
I don’t generally like to bring up a problem without also ofering a solution – Just venting a bit.
Replies
Too bad the internet is so darn anonymous, even to the admins. They could probably log his IP address and block that, but the IP address changes -- every time he connects if dial-up, every so often if broadband. Or he could be getting on at a public terminal (library or whatever), and there's no tracking that (unless you're the FBI).
EDIT: this is not saying we need to go find him -- he's given his presumable real name and address....this comment is in the context of blocking any attempts for him, or anyone, at the computer he uses from posting to Taunton. Cookies, anyone? :)
Edited 6/5/2003 3:47:32 PM ET by ProBozo
I really think the ultimate solution is just to ignore all posts. No debate, no questions, no discussion. It will work eventually.
I agree that ignoring the troll is best. Not to even acknowledge the fact that one of the troll's posts exists.
But there are enough people who WON'T ignore him that he keeps coming back for more. My wife has a slight impediment in her speech -- every now and then she stops to breathe. [Jimmy Durante]
Seems to me that we used to have a better way of dealing with trolls before. Anybody remember Dickey?
No doubt about it Boss, Ignore is the way to go. These low lives thrive on acknowledgement. The more you attack the more they relish in acknowledgement.
Ignore at the ready
Gabe
No doubt about it Boss, Ignore is the way to go.
I agree._______________________
10 .... I have laid the foundation like an expert builder. Now others are building on it. But whoever is building on this foundation must be very careful.
11 For no one can lay any other foundation than the one we already have--Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 3:10-11
Ignore in place and has been for some time
Hey, I've been doing better, why do I feel like I have those parental eyes on me??
;-)Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, Professionals build the Titanic.
It's a conspiracy, that's what it is.
.
Excellence is its own reward!
Boss,
Ignore who? Haven't seen the perp in a long time myself. What are you talking about?
Jon
It would appear that another troll is oft found in these hallowed pages....let me be specific in my statement of identity , I hail from the Ancient Order of Troll Hibernius , if there is some confusion with another troll who seems to have kranked up ppl let me hereby state emphatically it most definitely is not me...**shakes head**...lol ,always best to state which witch is which...tee hee
troll...(the real one from Ireland)
You're no Troll
View Image
Be a Troll
Joe H
I've been reading and posting advise here for a few years. I don't spend enough time for all of you to recognize me, but I've seen this stuff before. It seems to me that two thing happen with people who get nasty. Some finally see themselves as others do and change. ( Andy does what he can to encourage this change, but the rest of us can probably be more effective in the long run.) They reinvent themselves and come back more civilized.
The second group eventually leave. People get tired of responding to their provocations and and the thrill they get dimiinishes. I've seen people hunt down others when they have returned and try to start it all over again. I've seen some of you change dramatically. I come and try to learn some stuff, but also to give some of what I've learned. I don't respond to provocation. If you're honest and civil in your disagreements, I'll respond. If not, I won't. Some here can change their name and still be easily recognized, thus still be easily ignored. For those who are temped to jump in, perhaps a "please don't respond to the previous post" message is in order, but keep the rebuke short.
Thought I'd give my two bits with post 23 in this thread...
Is that like a blank stare or something ???If it only takes one dollar a day to feed a child in Africa, why does it take five dollars a day to lose weight with Jenny Craig?
..
oo
Many well written posts sadly get deleted during a round with one...
Larry, please stop wasting good oxygen. Better people on this earth need it.