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  • C 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.

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    Mycroft Holmes
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    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

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    • C 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.

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      leckey 0
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      Depending on what FOX show you prefer... Excellent.... Good, good...

      "Well, we're getting "F"'d at work. WPF, WCF, and WWF... WTF?" --John Simmons

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      • C 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.

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        Lost User
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        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')

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        • C 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.

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

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

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            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')

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              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')

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              Ilion
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              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."

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              Illion (sp?)

              One "L"

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                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')

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                Ilion
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                Maxxx_ wrote:

                Australia, according to his profile...

                ;)

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                • M 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

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                  Tim Craig
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                  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

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                    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

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

                    Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH

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                    • I 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."

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                      Illion (sp?)

                      One "L"

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                      Lost User
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                      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

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                        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

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                        Ilion
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                        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.

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                        • I 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.

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                          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

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                            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

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                            Ilion
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                            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.

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                            • L 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')

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                              Ilion
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                              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]

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                              • I 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"

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                                Christian Graus
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                                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.

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                                • M 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

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                                  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.

                                  Jon Smith & Wesson: The original point and click interface

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                                    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')

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                                    whatever you say, Troy.

                                    Jon Smith & Wesson: The original point and click interface

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