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BajaNomad
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Stop Feeding the Trolls
Just as a reminder, it's common among forum communities to have one or more people with intentions (that only they know the reasons/beliefs behind
that drive them to do it), to upset others and/or gain an emotional reaction out of those others. They "attack" personally in order to control you
remotely - and win when they get any sort of knee-jerk reaction from the intended target(s).
Problem is, when you give them that attention, they've "hooked" you on their fishing expedition, and the only result that will happen by responding to
the troll is to have them continue further in their attempts to reel you (and/or others) in with further/deeper reactions. Trolls love the control.
Stop giving them what they want.
Stop feeding the forum trolls at BajaNomad.
Report and ignore them.
So you know, from a technical standpoint, I can remove ALL of a users posts with a single mouse-click. If, however, you interact with a troll - and
smear (I couldn't think of a better word at the moment) a thread by quoting/replying to them further, that's considerably more work for your humble
board admin/mod (meaning me).
Your consideration and help is appreciated.
REMEMBER: report and ignore.
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Doug
When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people.
– Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
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BajaNomad
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I believe it was quite a few years ago that cartoonist Mike Reed created a site on forum personalities, which he labeled "Flame Warriors".
For your info and humor, here's the link to that site:
http://redwing.hutman.net/~mreed/
When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people.
– Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
We know we must go back if we live, and we don`t know why.
– John Steinbeck, Log from the Sea of Cortez
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BajaNomad
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Forum Troll
When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people.
– Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
We know we must go back if we live, and we don`t know why.
– John Steinbeck, Log from the Sea of Cortez
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BajaNomad
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Use the report button that looks like this:
And I'll get out the Troll Spray:
When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people.
– Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
We know we must go back if we live, and we don`t know why.
– John Steinbeck, Log from the Sea of Cortez
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Cypress
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Trolls? What do those critters eat?
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BajaNomad
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Cypress
Trolls? What do those critters eat? |
I believe that more than anything... they eat up everyones'
time.
[Edited on 7-8-2009 by BajaNomad]
When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people.
– Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
We know we must go back if we live, and we don`t know why.
– John Steinbeck, Log from the Sea of Cortez
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toneart
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Thank you Doug! Much appreciated. 
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Sharksbaja
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The rules
| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaNomad
Just as a reminder, it's common among forum communities to have one or more people with intentions (that only they know the reasons/beliefs behind
that drive them to do it), to upset others and/or gain an emotional reaction out of those others. They "attack" personally in order to control you
remotely - and win when they get any sort of knee-jerk reaction from the intended target(s).
Doug |
4. The Service and the Sites include bulletin boards, chat rooms, and travelers' opinion pages which allow you and other users to post
information, provide feedback to Q87 International and its affiliates, and interact in real-time. You agree not to post or transmit any unlawful,
harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, profane, hateful, racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable material of
any kind, including, but not limited to, any material which encourages conduct that would constitute a criminal offense, violate the rights of others,
or otherwise violate any applicable local, state, national or international law.
Obviously there is certain amount of tolerance regarding the rules and those "trolls" you talk about. And yes, replying or even defending to
flammatory or untrue comments usually ends up as fodder to same.
Guilty here about engagement tho, why shouldn't I or anyone else defend lies and slandor. Would that really stop their shenanigans? I don't think
it's right that people have to tiptoe around these jerks. That in itself is fundamentally wrong imho. I have to shut up or hold back or risk being
attacked if I post something unbefitting to them? It goes way beyond adult conversation unfortunately sometimes.
Not everyone can roll that easy with the punches.Body armor and earplugs in place!
DON\'T SQUINT! Give yer eyes a break!
Try holding down [control] key and toggle the [+ and -] keys
Viva Mulege!
Nomads\' Sunsets
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Sharksbaja
It goes way beyond adult conversation unfortunately sometimes.
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You've got to be kidding. How ultra-sensitive are you who has invited personal combat with me through U2U?
It's like it has to be your world or nobody else's. You and that self-appointed guide for humanity, bajagottheruns.
Why don't you selfrightous leaders carry on your own personal dialogue. Tell each other how it should be and how people will suffer at your hand if
it isn't.
People who try to guide those who don't need their assistance are frustrated priests.
You do your thing and I'll do mine.
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fishbuck
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So "Adult Conversations" are alright then?
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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David K
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Thanks Doug... It is good to see that you are out there and have some control over your site!
Now, if we can only get some of the old Baja gang back onto Nomad!
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Dave
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You have conversations?
| Quote: | Originally posted by fishbuck
So "Adult Conversations" are alright then? |
I thought it was just:
How much?
For what?
How long?
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taxcutter
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Thanks Doug!
I read the forum at least weekly.
You have a great site that I recommend to everybody.
Sometimes it's fun to read and/or watch the toll wars.
Just don't bite on the bait.
Mark
da taxcutter
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arrowhead
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Sharksbaja
Guilty here about engagement tho, why shouldn't I or anyone else defend lies and slandor. |
Boy, you really just don't get it.
No soy por ni contra apatía.
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Sharksbaja
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| Quote: | Originally posted by arrowhead
| Quote: | Originally posted by Sharksbaja
Guilty here about engagement tho, why shouldn't I or anyone else defend lies and slandor. |
Boy, you really just don't get it. |
100% correct pointy guy!
Is this thread about trolls? Oh crap, I thought it was tolls, OOPs! I guess it did get a few bites.
btw Dennis u gotta learn to get things in proper context, violence though? I'll be happy to engage you off line. Shame I/we don't live closer. We
could toast something.
Now who says u can't be yourself, you???
DON\'T SQUINT! Give yer eyes a break!
Try holding down [control] key and toggle the [+ and -] keys
Viva Mulege!
Nomads\' Sunsets
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Dave
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OK, Doug
LOOK UP !!!! ^^^
There's one.
Sickum.
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comitan
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Very, Very Nasty TROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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comitan
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Welcome back, it would be nice if you stayed, but you would get too carried away. Any friend of Dennis is a friend of mine, except DK.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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comitan
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Tom
How long do you think you have.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by comitan
Welcome back, it would be nice if you stayed, but you would get too carried away. Any friend of Dennis is a friend of mine, except DK. |
Can't we all just get along?
Gee Wiz Comitan, what is it going to take to play nice? 
Seriously, can't we all agree to love Baja but respect our political opinions without bashing?
I don't want any enemies here... the ones in Washington, the Middle East and North Korea are PLENTY!
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