Trolling and Trolls

[gordy]

This following link is an example of a very poor introduction and the hallmark of a ``troll'':

http://www.planetfigure.com/forums/showthread.php?p=366244

The new member's first post at planetFigure started off on a bad foot and devolved further by inflammatory remarks.

We are best served by ignoring and reporting trolling posts.

Trolling (baiting, fishing a community for negative reaction) won't be tolerated and will be dealt with.

 

[gothicgeek]

Agreed ( even though I fed the Troll too ) and best here without hatemongers



Mark

 

[housecarl]

Agreed ( even though I fed the Troll too ) and best here without hatemongers



Mark

Me too. Oops!
Carl.

 

[winston]

Me too!!!

Philippe

 

[theBaron]

Ah, so desu!

I had seen his original post in the new posts page, but didn't open it, but having read the whole thread, I appreciate more fully Gordy's new "New Member" forums.

Prost!
Brad

 

[tonydawe]

Sorry guys, I'm guilty of troll baiting too. It's like a red rag to a bull and I'm a Taurean.

 

[thegoodsgt]

I guess I'm one of the fortunate guys who's able to refrain from responding to trolls.

 

[kansas kid]

I agree with you Gordy

I didn't intend to comment on the topic, . . . yet I did read the pages
of the comments. I felt sad and a little down, to see that even here on this
site of such friendly ladies and gentlemen, that it is possible to be drawn into
this kind of a situation.

I'll admit from the get go, that I am an old man. I have had a lot of time to
think about anger and jealousy and envy, and about how those kinds of
emotions should be dealt with; about what is proper behavior, etc. etc.

Like Gordy indicated, I agree that when someone comes to a web site and
shows boorish behavior, it should be ignored. To respond, as I see it, only
give credence to what that person wrote in the first place. I see the class
thing to do, as nothing; to decide not to respond.

And lastly, I'd like to say something about cheap shots. We are protected
mostly, and no one really knows who we are or how to come to our
door step with the intention of punching us in the nose. So some folks
on some web sites take pot shots at others, name calling and all kinds of
other boorish and improper behavior. Because, they know there is no way
that anyone can get back at them. So that activity is what I call a cheap
shot. And the person who does it, does not realize they are really showing
us a lot about them, they really do not want us to know. That they have no
class. Again, I see the proper response as doing nothing.

So that is my opinion, and only an opinion, on the matter.

Rick Brownlee

 

[Johan]

Just discovered that closed thread now - OMG that guy was funny haha it's just priceless

but you're right, maybe it is better to ignore that kind of comments.

... That said, I must admit that I now and then post harsh criticisms too here on this forum especially in the "new releases" section ... hm maybe I shouldn't do that

 

[PhilinYuma]

Oh my goodness, guys! Show me a forum in which everyone speaks pleasantly and supportively otoevery other member and I will show you a forum that is dead from the neck up! Everyone who jumped on young Kermit, including me, had a good time I think. No one was grossly offensive and no one stepped over the lines that define us as "the right kind of guys". I certainly endorse Gordy's policy, even though it deprives us of a sinful pleasure, but I don't think that anyone (including me)who replied to this poor masochistic fool has anything to apologize for. As for those who consider themselves "older and wiser' than the rest of the forum, I am 72, and when I decide that my age makes me able to blandly tolerate every fool out there in silence, I shall arrange for accommodation for my dog, Tucker, and off myself! Perhaps Sunny would take him, or my son, David. I don't trust the NSPCA...

 

[nanos7]

hello i'm new to this and not very computer savvy..... i'm a new member and it said i have to post here first.... am i in the right place????

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys ,
Just read the "saga" from the first post , how I missed this is annoying but what a prat , the whole thing was completely out of order and very annoying and all comments were made have my total agreement .

Well done to Tommi on deaing with this efficiently and correctly .

And another thing ..anyone thing/person that fancies a pig needs shooting ...never did like Kermit anyway ..always liked Fozzie Bear better!!

Nap

 

[mil-mart]

Nanos 7 .......I think you've posted in the wrong place, try again posting in the ' New Thread ' . Hope this helps.

Cheers Ken

 

[tenpen7]

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[housecarl]

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[Ron Tamburrini]

Cant upload pictures

Hi Gordy
Having trouble uploading pictures,apparently security code missing

can you advise

 

[malapais]

First Post, new registration?

 

[Mike S.]

First Post, new registration?

Hi RSBurk. Welcome to the forum.

FYI, Piggy backing onto this troll warning thread isn't the right area to make your introductory post as a new member.

Unless of course you too are a troll.

 

[Oldoak]

Am not a troll!

 

[combatartist]

This following link is an example of a very poor introduction and the hallmark of a ``troll'':

http://www.planetfigure.com/forums/showthread.php?p=366244

The new member's first post at planetFigure started off on a bad foot and devolved further by inflammatory remarks.

We are best served by ignoring and reporting trolling posts.

Trolling (baiting, fishing a community for negative reaction) won't be tolerated and will be dealt with.

I didn't know about this aspect Of posting, soooo much learn, so little time! I think I shot myself in the dingus but have learned!

Tony S