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Old 19-07-2003, 11:50
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Of course there are other methods that can be used that don't involve insulting fellow FMs or calling them sheep because their view isn't identical to yours.....

First if you have a problem with someone on the boards have a chat with them on the PM service. Most of the time you'll resolve your differences and get on a lot better in future without having to drag your dirty washing across the forum.

Second, should the above fail, simply bring up their profile and click on the ignore option....from then on (unless someone else quotes them) it's like they don't exist anymore.
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Old 19-07-2003, 12:01
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How I see a troll is not just someone writting something to get attention, to annoy, to wind up - but it is usually someone who actually has no interest in the subject at all - so they are purely here to annoy!!!

That's the difference between a genuine BB fan complaining and moaning and having a go and a Troll who is just here to get people's back up! - So a bit like Shameron!!!

You can sometimes, but not always, tell a Troll cos they are not here on a regular basis and just appear and post the most loaded insulting question they can - also look at there number of posts (Normally quiet low - cos they don't add anything to this board, just pop on every now and then to have there fun!)

We get one (who will remain nameless!) on here late at night - trouble is most of us regulars no by now and we just say good evening and DO NOT rise to answer the question at all - that drives them mad !!!

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Old 19-07-2003, 12:05
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Originally posted by Mammasue
There was a problem with someone trolling on another forum I am on and someone sent this link to explain what it meant.

http://members.aol.com/intwg/trolls.htm

Some people — particularly those who have been online for years — are not upset by trolls and consider them an inevitable hazard of using the net. As the saying goes, "You can't have a picnic without ants."

It would be nice if everybody was so easy-going, but the sad fact is that trolls do discourage people. Established posters may leave a message board because of the arguments that trolls ignite, and lurkers (people who read but do not post) may decide that they do not want to expose themselves to abuse and thus never get involved.

Another problem is that the negative emotions stirred up by trolls leak over into other discussions. Normally affable people can become bitter after reading an angry interchange between a troll and his victims, and this can poison previously friendly interactions between long-time users.

Finally, trolls create a paranoid environment, such that a casual criticism by a new arrival can elicit a ferocious and inappropriate backlash.

The Internet is a wonderful resource which is breaking down barriers and stripping away prejudice. Trolls threaten our continued enjoyment of this beautiful forum for ideas.
I had a read through the link provided in the above-referenced post, and have quoted a part of the article which struck a particular resonance with me. Having recently been the recipient of in-thread malicious messages (aka trolling) on this forum, I can testify to the truth of the theory that trolls do create an unfriendly atmosphere for new users and discourage us from continuing to participate. I hardly ever visit here now, as the experience led me - probably unfairly - to conclude that this wasn't a very nice town. I say unfairly because I've found the vast majority of members here to be courteous and articulate individuals who are capable of discussing their views in a considerate manner, without resorting to personal abuse. It only takes a few bad apples to ruin the box though.
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Old 19-07-2003, 12:11
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Originally posted by Mammasue
There was a problem with someone trolling on another forum I am on and someone sent this link to explain what it meant.

http://members.aol.com/intwg/trolls.htm
Thanks for the link Mammasue - an interesting article.
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Old 19-07-2003, 12:20
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Posters, particularly new posters that do not know the humour or temperament of this board, and that are so up themselves that they take any post as a personal attack, even if it is not intended for them, can make this forum a difficult place to post.
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Old 19-07-2003, 13:00
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It just reminds me of fables and nursery rhymes and that doesn't really fit well into an adult forum...well not for me anyway...
Fair enough - can't argue with that.
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Old 19-07-2003, 16:24
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Real_Pyrrhic, keep on posting! I really enjoyed your audition experience thread and it's one of the reasons I joined this forum. There are some very articulate and eloquent posters on Digital Spy.
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Old 19-07-2003, 16:37
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I lost it for a second yesterday and was abusive to another forum member. I've received my warning from DS and was told any repeat of my disrespect to fellow forum members would result in a permanent ban.
I've sent my apologies back to DS and promise to be a good boy from now on.

What I don't understand is how much, much more personal and vitriolic disrespect is tolerated towards housemates who are not able to defend themselves on this board. This can surely create an atmosphere where similar insulting behaviour can overflow in the direction of FM's.
At least FM's have the opportunity to counter any flames.
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Old 19-07-2003, 17:01
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Reporter, it's interesting that you got a warning. One of the newly-banned has been so persistently offensive to other posters, I've been amazed he lasted so long.
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Old 19-07-2003, 17:02
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I was well out of line and deserved the warning. I'm very grateful not to have received an outright ban.
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Old 19-07-2003, 17:12
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When I started posting on here I got in an argument with someone about personal things and we were quite critical of each other but we hadn't argued for the fun of it so no action was taken. It all blew over in a day or so anyway.
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Old 19-07-2003, 17:49
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Read a post.. If it seems irrational and childish... Resist the urge to respond!
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Old 19-07-2003, 17:59
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Is anyone allowed to say who got banned, and why?
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Old 19-07-2003, 18:03
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Originally posted by wivenhote
Is anyone allowed to say who got banned, and why?
One posted a link infected with JS.OFFIZ virus
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Old 19-07-2003, 18:04
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Originally posted by wivenhote
Is anyone allowed to say who got banned, and why?
Big Sista 2003 or something like that.
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Old 19-07-2003, 18:08
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Originally posted by Real_Pyrrhic
I had a read through the link provided in the above-referenced post, and have quoted a part of the article which struck a particular resonance with me. Having recently been the recipient of in-thread malicious messages (aka trolling) on this forum, I can testify to the truth of the theory that trolls do create an unfriendly atmosphere for new users and discourage us from continuing to participate. I hardly ever visit here now, as the experience led me - probably unfairly - to conclude that this wasn't a very nice town. I say unfairly because I've found the vast majority of members here to be courteous and articulate individuals who are capable of discussing their views in a considerate manner, without resorting to personal abuse. It only takes a few bad apples to ruin the box though.
But you're always going to have a few bad apples wherever you go. You have a lot of respect on this site so please reconsider your decision not to spend more time with us.
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Old 19-07-2003, 18:09
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Originally posted by ludovica
One posted a link infected with JS.OFFIZ virus
do you know anything about the virus, and who posted it. I may be infected?
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Old 19-07-2003, 18:17
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Originally posted by wivenhote
do you know anything about the virus, and who posted it. I may be infected?
Don't worry wivenhote, you would have had to visit the link that she had posted. From what I gather, you would know if you did!
A timely warning to everyone to keep their anti-virus software up to date.

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Old 19-07-2003, 18:20
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Originally posted by lulu
Don't worry wivenhote, you would have had to visit the link that she had posted. From what I gather, you would know if you did!
A timely warning to everyone to keep their anti-virus software up to date.

lu
I guess it was the bouncing "You are an idiot" thing that opens your CD tray etc. I thought this wasn't a virus. Was that the link you mean?
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Old 19-07-2003, 18:23
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Originally posted by wivenhote
I guess it was the bouncing "You are an idiot" thing that opens your CD tray etc. I thought this wasn't a virus. Was that the link you mean?
More than one person found JS.OFFIZ on their system immediately afterwards.
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Old 19-07-2003, 19:11
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Originally posted by wivenhote
I guess it was the bouncing "You are an idiot" thing that opens your CD tray etc. I thought this wasn't a virus. Was that the link you mean?
I'm not sure I didn't see it, but there are pseudo viruses out there in that they act like a virus but in essence aren't.

If people found JS.OFFIZ on their system then they have a trojan.

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Old 19-07-2003, 19:18
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Originally posted by lulu

If people found JS.OFFIZ on their system then they have a trojan.

more details here http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_99905.htm

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Old 19-07-2003, 19:27
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they must be cams fans can watch e4 much all they see is wot they se on ch4 at 10.00, not like us on e4 vote for scott!!!!!!!
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Old 19-07-2003, 19:49
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Originally posted by lulu
more details here http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_99905.htm

lu
Thanks for that lu. Was a bit worried when I opened the link yesterday.

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Old 19-07-2003, 19:58
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Originally posted by piranhaville
Thanks for that lu. Was a bit worried when I opened the link yesterday.

You're welcome
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