Trolls

I've noticed that on this board people are really quick to call people trolls, it's almost as if they're elitist. People also make such a big deal about the troll if they just ignored the problem it would go away.

Intermission, hang around awhile, we havent seen this much troll activity at one time since I've been here, and people are getting pretty wound up.

As a general rule things are a lot calmer and friendlier here at AC. and in due time things will be again. for new folks coming in it probably seems a bit rough right now, but you'll find very few elitists and a lot of friendly people here most of the time. With our present trolls ignoring doesn't seem to be effective, they tend to hunt you down and attack every post they can. If we ignored them completely the exchange of info would grind to a halt right now.
We have one with well over 400 posts in a very short time.

And in all honesty the verdict is still out (At least for me) on a couple of suspects.
Dave
 
i think if everyone had their age posted next to their name it would help.
im guessing ntt is around 15 or so, which would explain the lingo
im twice that age so im not sure what my excuse is lol
 
Age shouldn't matter. There are teenagers younger than you around that are very knowledgable about fish, and are able to make themselves understood quite well. This isn't AIM chat, you guys need to learn how to make yourselves understood so we can answer your questions and help you. I know you go to school..and have english class. Practice here. I do tend to ignore posts that have too much lingo in them because it makes my old brain too tired to figure it out. I know some...and typos are not a problem..I make them all the time myself.

Cursing is a sign of a small mind. Whoever you are..you are better than that.

People tend to consider someone a troll :troll: if:

1. they repeatedly ask the same question, even when they have been given answers.

2. post unintelligible posts with nonsense. Even if you have another language as a primary language, you do need to be able to make yourself understood in english. There are translation sites out there. use them.
If english is your primary language..save the AIM chat for AIM. If you're smart enough to navigate the net and find this site, you're smart enough to be able to speak coherently. Post coherently.

3. Cursing.

4. Once you post your problem, and get input from people, you get mad and tell them they are stupid and wrong. WHy did you come here in the first place? If you want to maintain incredibily high stocking levels in your tanks or maintain your fish in an inappropraite environment and not listen to advice, take your questions somewhere else. you are a :troll: Don't expect people that know what they are doing to agree with you if you are doing something wrong.

5. Post nonsense just to cause trouble. Getting in arguments with your alter ego that has a different sign on will get you called a troll every day :D .

6. Repeatedly give out bad advice to others...and get mad when others tell them they are wrong.

Any others want to add to this? Feel free.
 
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I hope i'm not on your hit...er...suspect list.

I don't have a hit list (at least not for aquarium folks) and my suspect list is pretty short really. Additionally, It really doesn't matter what I think too much, It's up to others to deal with those issues right now. I do believe in giving people the benefit of the doubt most times. And tend to be slower to decide someone is actually a troll than a lot of folks. My invitation to ntt above was quite sincere. If ntt is not a troll then prove it to us. I'm all for keeping as many people around here as possible as long as they aren't hurting the purpose of this site. I usually read a lot of post whenever someone is suspect, and in general you can read several posts and tell if someone is here to learn and teach, or if they are here to confuse and encite problems.
Dave
 
sorry i wasnt looking at the keys
 
I always seem to miss the "excitement" if you can call it that :thud: !! I had NO idea about our friendly couple from Norway until a thread in GCC :rolleyes:
 
Well.... I'm not a troll.....but, I have been known to play a reel or two for my trusty leprechaun friends.....but they're definitely NOT trolls....and would quickly make short work of those who would call them that.....their feet are deadly ! :D

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All we need is ntt gone and we should be ok...then later, we (mainly I) will be bored and wonder where all the trolls are :rolleyes: its a vicious cycle, and yes, I do need help :help:
 
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