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kstar 07-25-2008 08:46 PM
Shadowban
 
I read an interesting thing on /. yesterday. The topic was what should mods do about internet bullies and trolls.

The most interesting answer, IMO, was the "shadowban". This is done by allowing the bully or troll to continue to post, only his/her posts are invisible to everyone but themselves!.

They keep posting and get no response and eventually (hopefully) go away.

Best,

9dreizig 07-25-2008 09:04 PM
I hate to tell you this Kurt but the only ones who can see your post is you and me..

kstar 07-25-2008 09:09 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by 9dreizig (Post 4083039)
I hate to tell you this Kurt but the only ones who can see your post is you and me..
Ha!

So, what do want to talk about? :)

edit: It would have been funny if no one had replied to this thread. Wait, no it wouldn't have!

aigel 07-25-2008 09:12 PM
Won't work unless the forum is closed to non members.

George

kstar 07-25-2008 09:14 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by aigel (Post 4083046)
Won't work unless the forum is closed to non members.

George
Doesn't one have to register to post here?

9dreizig 07-25-2008 09:14 PM
[QUOTE=kstarnes;4083042]Ha!

So, what do want to talk about? :)

Uhm ,, let's talk about Snowman hahaha

aigel 07-25-2008 09:26 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by kstarnes (Post 4083048)
Doesn't one have to register to post here?
To post, but not to read. You can read a thread you posted on without logging in.

Just my two cents ...

George

kstar 07-25-2008 09:28 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by aigel (Post 4083058)
To post, but not to read. You can read a thread you posted on without logging in.

Just my two cents ...

George
That's a good point - hadn't thought of that.

kstar 07-25-2008 09:55 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne at Pelican Parts (Post 4083065)
The solution is simple. Delete and ban. The quicker the better. Delete *every* post the user has ever made in the original account, and any followup accounts. They get the message real quick that even if they get a post by, everything they write and spend time on will be deleted. Unless you're one of those truly crazy people who fill thousands of journals with their own writing, this will stop everyone.

-Wayne
That's true and I agree totally.

I just liked the image of someone posting to themselves and not getting any response. :) Kind of reminds me of me . . . sometimes.

Best,

slodave 07-25-2008 10:03 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by kstarnes (Post 4083084)
That's true and I agree totally.

I just liked the image of someone posting to themselves and not getting any response. :) Kind of reminds me of me . . . sometimes.

Best,
Set up your own private forum and post to your hearts content. :p

jyl 07-26-2008 01:04 AM
Perhaps forum software could restrict the rate of posts by a new member. E.g. for the first 6 months after registering, a member can only post 3 times a day. The idea being that someone who jumps into a forum looking to troll will get frustrated and go somewhere else.

I have no idea if any BBS software does this, it is just an idea that popped up.

cstreit 07-26-2008 05:37 AM
Trolls aren't really that big of an issue...

However if Wyane allowed it, PP would be filled with ads for Nike SHoes, Cell phones, and Viagra. Those guys don't look for replies they just dump their load on us and move on to the next board.

I suspect by now we've banned half of western europe. :)

scottmandue 07-26-2008 06:29 AM
"Surprise her with you new increased size!

Now where are my Nikes?

Jim Richards 07-26-2008 06:46 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by cstreit (Post 4083301)
I suspect by now we've banned half of western europe. :)
and all of Eastern Europe! :)

RANDY P 07-26-2008 07:06 AM
I still say the "trash can" - forum that the offender is only allowed to post in.

VaSteve 07-26-2008 07:14 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by slodave (Post 4083090)
Set up your own private forum and post to your hearts content. :p
There is one....

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/pelican-motorcity-discussion-forum/

:)


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