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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?)

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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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                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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                        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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                        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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                            Oakman
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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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                            • 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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                              Oakman
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                              whatever you say, Troy.

                              Jon Smith & Wesson: The original point and click interface

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