Very proud

Christian Graus

I am very pleased to see that trolls are being removed without even being answered, or did Chris add code to remove replies to a post that is removed ( that makes sense, actually ).

Christian Graus Driven to the arms of OSX by Vista.

Mycroft Holmes

It's really weird wanering in here and seeing all the greyed out message removed signs. I can beleive there was a concerted effort to rid the SB of Illion but I can't beleive there are 13 dedicated CPians for EVERY post. I assume Chris has implemented some sort of garbage collector that automatically picks up Troll posts. Although I would have thought stopping them from actually hitting the site may have been feasible it waould not have acted as a warning for others. Wheres my tin hat

Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH

leckey 0

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Lost User

I'm not, personally; if I choose not to read or respond to a troll, I would prefer it to be my choice and not the choice of others (certainly not the choice of a small number of others) Sure - if the post breached guidelines (apparently, for example, using the word 'test*cle' in the lounge is frowned upon) then removal is fine and dandy. But allowing a small number of people to make the decision that a post (esp. in the Soapbox) is simply not to be read by me is just censorship. What's actually WRONG with a troll that annoys you folk so much? There's been many a witty (and abusive) comments left by responders to Illion (sp?) et al. Maybe an option could be added to the user options to allow each user to set up a list of 'ignore users' - so if you don't want to read posts by someone,just add 'em to the list without forcing your preferences on other users.

If I knew then what I know today, then I'd know the same now as I did then - then what would be the point? .\\axxx (That's an 'M')

Ilion

You would be, wouldn't you? But then, I think we all understand where you're coming from.

Lost User

Australia, according to his profile...

If I knew then what I know today, then I'd know the same now as I did then - then what would be the point? .\\axxx (That's an 'M')

Ilion

Maxxx_ wrote:

What's actually WRONG with a troll that annoys you folk so much? There's been many a witty (and abusive) comments left by responders to Illion (sp?) et al.

What's wrong is that the so-called troll is not a troll. It's very infuriating to those who cannot abide rational criticism of their cherished (and erroneous) beliefs.

Maxxx_ wrote:

What's actually WRONG with a troll that annoys you folk so much? There's been many a witty (and abusive) comments left by responders to Illion (sp?) et al.

And yet, I am the "troll." Amusing, isn't it? Almost as amusing as Fearless Leader's "even-handedness."

Maxxx_ wrote:

Illion (sp?)

One "L"

Ilion

Maxxx_ wrote:

Australia, according to his profile...

;)

Tim Craig

Mycroft Holmes wrote:

can't beleive there are 13 dedicated CPians for EVERY post.

I'm not convinced it takes 13. I'm guessing the poster who said it was based it on a post having 12 1's and then he voted to remove and it went away. But both 1 and remove votes score as 1 so there weren't necessarily 12 prior remove votes.

"Republicans are the party that says government doesn't work and then they get elected and prove it." -- P.J. O'Rourke

Mycroft Holmes

He seems to be back so it can't be an auto thingy

Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH

Lost User

Ilíon wrote:

rational criticism

:rolleyes:

Ilíon wrote:

their cherished (and erroneous) beliefs

But when an erroneous belief of yours is challenged, you resort to name calling, that is why you are considered a troll.

Bob Emmett

Ilion

Bob Emmett wrote:

But when an erroneous belief of yours is challenged, you resort to name calling, that is why you are considered a troll.

This is not true, and even you know that it is not true.

Lost User

Ilíon wrote:

This is not true, and even you know that it is not true.

If it were not true, I would not have written it.

Bob Emmett

Ilion

Bob Emmett wrote:

If it were not true, I would not have written it.

Pshaw![^] It's *always* you "community" types who do that, and then whine (and, of course, lie) when you get it served back to you. You "community" fellows are bullies *and* sissies. And it's just so unfair, isn't it, that I'm neither impressed nor intimidated.

modified on Friday, January 16, 2009 4:16 AM

Ilion

Maxxx_ wrote:

Maybe an option could be added to the user options to allow each user to set up a list of 'ignore users' - so if you don't want to read posts by someone,just add 'em to the list without forcing your preferences on other users.

They have that option, already, in two forms: 1) self-control [some maturity required] 2) some script written by one of "the comminity" to filter out any post made by posters they think beneith their exalted dignity [has the unfortunate side effect of allowing others to still read the posts if they wish]

Christian Graus

Ilíon wrote:

What's wrong is that the so-called troll is not a troll

Yes, you are.

Ilíon wrote:

It's very infuriating to those who cannot abide rational criticism of their cherished (and erroneous) beliefs.

You mean name calling when people try to discuss your endless stream of links ?

Ilíon wrote:

Almost as amusing as Fearless Leader's "even-handedness."

A persecution complex is not surprising, I mean, how else do you respond to a community that is united in disregarding you ?

Christian Graus Driven to the arms of OSX by Vista.

Oakman

Mycroft Holmes wrote:

I can beleive there was a concerted effort to rid the SB of Illion but I can't beleive there are 13 dedicated CPians

I think that may have changed. I suspect the votes may be weighted now so that Golds and Platinums can shut the door on him more quickly. At any rate, there have been times when I have been 6th or 7th in and his message was grayed when I refreshed the page.

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Oakman

whatever you say, Troy.

Jon Smith & Wesson: The original point and click interface