I still see some people replying to the "ghosts" though. Maybe there can be a hidden "autoignore". As soon as some number of forumers (say... 20) ignore somebody on their own, that person is automatically ignored by all.
@Lurker_X: "Maybe there can be a hidden "autoignore". As soon as some number of forumers (say... 20) ignore somebody on their own, that person is automatically ignored by all."
So then I create 20 spam accounts to ignore a user I don't like and he or she is ghosted from the community.
I understand what your end goal is, though. It's hard to create a moderating tool that can't be manipulated by those with a lot of time on their hands.
If enough people would ignore trolls, then they would not have the power and would go away. They garner power from responses. You can't troll people who don't respond.
I love the ignore feature and have many trolls on ignore. I won't hesitate either. If it's clear it's nothing but a lame troll account, they are going on ignore very early and ain't leaving.
Now, OTOH, we some funny world class trolls here who are very smart and hilarious and make TUSCL what it is. The funniest thing is that some of our dullest most humorless members (like little georgie microbrain and MisterDouche) will complain about them, when, in fact, the trolls are much smart and funnier than they are!
I love the ignore button! Increasingly I ignore people who harp on the same few subjects over and over and over or the ones who are hateful in general or to me in particular. As a rule of thumb, if someone calls me @MrDouche more than once, he gets ignored, because nothing else he says about me (or anything else, IMO) is going to be worth reading :)
Hmm . . . if you want me to ignore you, I guess you know what to do now!
I have very sparingly used the ignore feature here on TUSCL. I find it is more effective to just not respond to those whose only purpose on this site is to troll.
I'm religious about avoiding the ignore button. Period. Love this unmoderated format and I would be a hypocrite to put anyone on ignore. If you want overmoderated horseshit, then go over to StripperWeb.
If I had to create the perfect troll-target in a test tube it would be @MrsDouche. Corpulent, overly-sensitive, dull-witted, Randoid, Islamaphobe who brags about scoring with post-menopausal stripper dregs. LOL!
I prefer to ignore ppl (and most negative emotions) with borderline alcohol abuse. :) I often have to throw one back in self loathing, after laughing at the trolling.
rh48:. Only problem with just ignoring the trolls is that they still post 12 back to back threads of the same damn thing. That stuff ends up burying actual threads that I want to see or respond to.
TFP - I meant putting them on ignore. My page doesn't see any of those threads and if they create a new persona, it is only a temporary annoyance. Without ignore, I would probably only come here for the reviews and I have met some really good people because of the discussion board.
Oh now I see what you mean lol. I thought you meant ignore as just pay no attention to all their spam. I tried to do that for the whole time I've been here but lately it's just become too much. 12 of the same threads created back to back talking about the same thing is plain ridiculous. That one ignore has made this forum a whole lot better for me.
I find the ignore feature a bit hilarious, I don't have to respond to anyone or anything I don't want to some of the trolls are bright some of them are stupid if you are so thin skinned and easily baited than that's on you, OTOH if you are so thin skinned that you can't take a bit of fun go find some safe space to play in.
The principal trolls who burden up the message board with their topics remind of the the old USENET days, where everyone resorted to putting ASSC in the titles of their posts... there was so much Spam that people needed a way to find relevant and on-topic information through filters.
It's funny when someone who has been a member for a month complains about what other members post.
It's like tuning in to listen to Dan LeBatard and Stugotz and complaining that they veer into politics and pop culture and don't provide in depth sports analysis.
**** Caveat: Regardless of how long someone has been a member, it is always okay to point out the idiocy of SJG and his disciple, fishsticks.
Trolling isn't all that cut and dry. There are lots of different types of trolling behavior and I'm sure we are all guilty of at least one of these now and then. We all have he ones that annoy us most. Ugh.. the debate trolls :P
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Yes, thank you. I might not be on this site without it.
Yeah I had to use it myself after this last batch of spam. One click and the discussion page has a lot more posts that seem interesting.
Praise da lawrd
I still see some people replying to the "ghosts" though. Maybe there can be a hidden "autoignore". As soon as some number of forumers (say... 20) ignore somebody on their own, that person is automatically ignored by all.
It's a very useful feature. Definitely one that makes for a more enjoyable experience.
@Lurker_X: "Maybe there can be a hidden "autoignore". As soon as some number of forumers (say... 20) ignore somebody on their own, that person is automatically ignored by all."
So then I create 20 spam accounts to ignore a user I don't like and he or she is ghosted from the community.
I understand what your end goal is, though. It's hard to create a moderating tool that can't be manipulated by those with a lot of time on their hands.
If enough people would ignore trolls, then they would not have the power and would go away. They garner power from responses. You can't troll people who don't respond.
I love the ignore feature and have many trolls on ignore. I won't hesitate either. If it's clear it's nothing but a lame troll account, they are going on ignore very early and ain't leaving.
Now, OTOH, we some funny world class trolls here who are very smart and hilarious and make TUSCL what it is. The funniest thing is that some of our dullest most humorless members (like little georgie microbrain and MisterDouche) will complain about them, when, in fact, the trolls are much smart and funnier than they are!
yes. Thanks for the ignore button.
I love the ignore button! Increasingly I ignore people who harp on the same few subjects over and over and over or the ones who are hateful in general or to me in particular. As a rule of thumb, if someone calls me @MrDouche more than once, he gets ignored, because nothing else he says about me (or anything else, IMO) is going to be worth reading :)
Hmm . . . if you want me to ignore you, I guess you know what to do now!
The only downside: if you're ignoring me you missed this.
I have very sparingly used the ignore feature here on TUSCL. I find it is more effective to just not respond to those whose only purpose on this site is to troll.
I would agree that it has only taken 3 or 4 ignores to markedly improve this forum.
Dougster LMFAO Amen brother
I'm religious about avoiding the ignore button. Period. Love this unmoderated format and I would be a hypocrite to put anyone on ignore. If you want overmoderated horseshit, then go over to StripperWeb.
If I had to create the perfect troll-target in a test tube it would be @MrsDouche. Corpulent, overly-sensitive, dull-witted, Randoid, Islamaphobe who brags about scoring with post-menopausal stripper dregs. LOL!
*Islamophobe
LMFAO
^ What Lurker said: 4 key ignores have improved this board immeasurably for me!
@vincemichaels - lol! This thread is very short having those folks on ignore!
I prefer to ignore ppl (and most negative emotions) with borderline alcohol abuse. :) I often have to throw one back in self loathing, after laughing at the trolling.
rh48:. Only problem with just ignoring the trolls is that they still post 12 back to back threads of the same damn thing. That stuff ends up burying actual threads that I want to see or respond to.
TFP - I meant putting them on ignore. My page doesn't see any of those threads and if they create a new persona, it is only a temporary annoyance. Without ignore, I would probably only come here for the reviews and I have met some really good people because of the discussion board.
Oh now I see what you mean lol. I thought you meant ignore as just pay no attention to all their spam. I tried to do that for the whole time I've been here but lately it's just become too much. 12 of the same threads created back to back talking about the same thing is plain ridiculous. That one ignore has made this forum a whole lot better for me.
Love your list @vincemichels, love it.
Although I assume you won't see this! Lol
bj99. i hope i'm not on your ignore list.
I find the ignore feature a bit hilarious, I don't have to respond to anyone or anything I don't want to some of the trolls are bright some of them are stupid if you are so thin skinned and easily baited than that's on you, OTOH if you are so thin skinned that you can't take a bit of fun go find some safe space to play in.
Damn.
I thought I ignored vincemichels (not vincemichaels).
Okay. Ignoring him...
"Praise da lawrd"
Brilliant!
The principal trolls who burden up the message board with their topics remind of the the old USENET days, where everyone resorted to putting ASSC in the titles of their posts... there was so much Spam that people needed a way to find relevant and on-topic information through filters.
It's funny when someone who has been a member for a month complains about what other members post.
It's like tuning in to listen to Dan LeBatard and Stugotz and complaining that they veer into politics and pop culture and don't provide in depth sports analysis.
**** Caveat: Regardless of how long someone has been a member, it is always okay to point out the idiocy of SJG and his disciple, fishsticks.
Trolls love to troll.
GeorgeBailey, do you remember that awesome half hour we had in the VIP at Player's? I mean, you paid for it. :) Enough said.
Trolling isn't all that cut and dry. There are lots of different types of trolling behavior and I'm sure we are all guilty of at least one of these now and then. We all have he ones that annoy us most. Ugh.. the debate trolls :P
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^^^ Nice link! Nina is #4, the forever offended troll.
Or even #5, the show off-know it all blabbermouth troll.