An Open Question To Mods & Forumers About Trolling

[mikey10]

to troll or not to troll that is the question. sometimes if one reads something one feels is ridiculous or just plain wrong its difficult to not comment. if you tend to have a different view to the norm the "troll" accusations come a flying. it would be pretty boring if we all agreed to agree so i dont mind the rough stuff so much. although it can be infuriating. i would much prefer a genine troll than a member claiming everyone who disagrees with them is a troll. well they must be to oppose their point of view? well thats what they think.

[Guest Ant]

to troll or not to troll that is the question. sometimes if one reads something one feels is ridiculous or just plain wrong its difficult to not comment. if you tend to have a different view to the norm the "troll" accusations come a flying. it would be pretty boring if we all agreed to agree so i dont mind the rough stuff so much. although it can be infuriating. i would much prefer a genine troll than a member claiming everyone who disagrees with them is a troll. well they must be to oppose their point of view? well thats what they think.

 

I know where you're coming from, but I'm specifically referring to the negative posts to an obviously fan-orientated thread. There's little point in saying "I don't like x" when everyone around you is chatting away about the latest episode. And then when the post is ignored, you get a follow up post: "Everyone on there is stupid". Ignored again? It's followed up the next day by "It's for cretins. Even the presenter rubbish" It goes on, and it's invaiably the same posters. It's the troublesome posters I take exception to, not a differing opinion.

[mikey10]

I know where you're coming from, but I'm specifically referring to the negative posts to an obviously fan-orientated thread. There's little point in saying "I don't like x" when everyone around you is chatting away about the latest episode. And then when the post is ignored, you get a follow up post: "Everyone on there is stupid". Ignored again? It's followed up the next day by "It's for cretins. Even the presenter rubbish" It goes on, and it's invaiably the same posters. It's the troublesome posters I take exception to, not a differing opinion.

 

these are more aimed at the people on the thread than the thread topic.its a bit like kids throwing eggs at windows then running away. the best way, as often reported, is to completely ignore the coments. you cant educate pork!

[Rich]

to troll or not to troll that is the question. sometimes if one reads something one feels is ridiculous or just plain wrong its difficult to not comment. if you tend to have a different view to the norm the "troll" accusations come a flying. it would be pretty boring if we all agreed to agree so i dont mind the rough stuff so much. although it can be infuriating. i would much prefer a genine troll than a member claiming everyone who disagrees with them is a troll. well they must be to oppose their point of view? well thats what they think.

 

Indeed, if I even look sideways at a Sony thread I get accused of trolling!

 

I also get it for the sheer fact that I prefer IE over Firefox, And Xbox 360 over PS2 and 3.

[Guest Ant]

Indeed, if I even look sideways at a Sony thread I get accused of trolling! I also get it for the sheer fact that I prefer IE over Firefox, And Xbox 360 over PS2 and 3.

 

That's getting into specific examples though Rich, which is asking for the thread to be closed (this thread, not yours).

[liltedz]

That's getting into specific examples though Rich, which is asking for the thread to be closed (this thread, not yours).

 

YES RICH BE QUIET

[Bago]

YES RICH BE QUIET

This is also a fine example. Aye.

[Cyclone]

I can't see why. That's the idea of the Sheffield Interest Groups section, after all - it's merely focusing various enthusiast threads into one group. Would it be acceptable to post a thread in the Writer's Group along the lines of I can't stand writing, all writers need to get a life, I've never met a writer who doesn't look like the back end of a bus?

 

The incorporating of flagging up threads into forum rules, using "fans only" as an example, would have set the groundrules from the start. It may well act as a red rag to a bull, but in this case, the rules are very clear, and his ass would be kicked for breaking them.

 

Just a thought, born out of frustration.

 

No because that's descending into insults.

But I suppose it would be okay to post one about why you personally hated writing or reading. It might not get too many replies though.

[Guest Ant]

But I suppose it would be okay to post one about why you personally hated writing or reading. It might not get too many replies though.

 

But infinitely better on a seperate thread asking if other people hate writing as much as you do.

[shoeshine]

I can't see why. That's the idea of the Sheffield Interest Groups section, after all - it's merely focusing various enthusiast threads into one group. Would it be acceptable to post a thread in the Writer's Group along the lines of I can't stand writing, all writers need to get a life, I've never met a writer who doesn't look like the back end of a bus?

 

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From shoeshine (Joint Leader of the Writing Group)

 

What an absurd argument, Ant!

 

We in the Writing Group don't have our noses up in the air, and we certainly aren't a set of luvvies.

 

The Writing Group is a place where genuine, constructive criticism is welcomed.

 

It is a place where all ages and writing abilities are welcomed (excepting those limited intellectually to using textspeak).

 

It is not a mutual admiration society, but an opportunity for all members of SF to advance their skills in using our native language.

 

Surely that's a life-enhancing qualification.

 

We are not pedantic when grammar goes awry. We are intrigued by the variation in ideas, not the slight errors in spelling.

 

Maybe you should dip your toes in the water, Ant. You'd be made to feel welcome.

 

By the way, there is a specific reason why links placed to contributions from Writing Group Members are individually Password-Protected. It not secretive in any way, the contents are innocent. The system is designed to protect the copyright of contributors to their work if it should, at some future time have a monetary value to the author resulting in future publication. If you read the "Sticky" Thread on the top of the Section you will understand why it has been organised in this way.