Should we remove members post counts from the forum?

[Coralsnake]

The forum has promised to address these issues before....

[crossboss]

Guys, These is a 'rule' posted from one of the moderators that says (I will paraphrase) : spammers, and trolls will be removed/banned. We all know WHO is the problem. So, why is the 'problem' not removed?
That said, some prolific posters are paid 5 cents per post. Yahoo is filled with them. I assume our local 'problem' member is the same....as he touts is 'view count'.

[gt350shelb]

perhaps its time for forum 3.0  with real moderators . and no trolls

[98SVT - was 06GT]

I wonder if we could put in a field that says "Ignored by X# members". I had responded to the troll earlier but have since deleted it and him.
Now all I see is - You are ignoring this user. Show me the post.

[crossboss]

This is the link posted by Bill who started this thread:

"Facebook's description pretty well sums it up:
An "Internet troll" or "Forum Troll" is a person who posts outrageous message to bait people to answer. Trolls delight in sowing discord on the forums. A troll is someone who inspires flaming rhetoric, someone who is purposely provoking and pulling people into flaming discussion.
Signs Someone Is Trolling by howtogeekdotcom
It can sometimes become difficult to tell the difference between a troll and someone who just genuinely wants to argue about a topic. However, here are a few tell-tale signs that someone is actively trolling.

Off-topic remarks: Completely going off-topic from the subject at hand. This is done to annoy and disrupt other posters.
Refusal to acknowledge evidence: Even when presented with hard, cold facts, they ignore this and pretend like they never saw it.
Dismissive, condescending tone: An early indicator of a troll was that they would ask an angry responder, "Why you mad, bro?" This is a method done to provoke someone even more, as a way of dismissing their argument altogether.
Use of unrelated images or memes: They reply to others with memes, images, and gifs. This is especially true if done in response to a very long text post.
Seeming obliviousness: They seem oblivious that most people are in disagreement with them. Also, trolls rarely get mad or provoked.

The list above is by no means definitive. There are a lot of other ways to identify that someone is trolling. Generally, if someone seems disingenuous, uninterested in a real discussion, and provocative on purpose, they're likely an internet troll."


Sounds like the 'problem' member we are all speaking about...

[Side-Oilers]

Thanks for posting that official definition.

What I don't understand is why anyone would get a rush from being a troll. Are they that anti-social? Is it that much fun to f-up other people's questions and conversations? Seriously, WTF? 

Not to mention the time and effort it takes to be a dedicated pain-in-the-ass troll.  I check the forum twice a day, on an average day. But sometimes not for several days, or for a week if I'm away on a trip. How much time does a career troll spend? Gotta be hours per day, 365. 

Don't they have any sort of a life outside of trolling?  I don't have enough time in my day to get half the things done that I'd like to.

I'd vote for establishing a Forum 3.0. With stricter rules of decorum and swift blocking and/or banishment for flagrant repeat offenders.

But, with continued latitude for Lounge topics that are funny and not-Shelby-related. 

Get rid of the post count.

Keep the ability to put Years of SAAC Membership on one's profile or signature line.

Anything else?

[Coralsnake]

Even after dozens of complaints by members, nothing will be done. The "moderator" is not capable and has lost control.

[shelbydoug]

Even after dozens of complaints by members, nothing will be done. The "moderator" is not capable and has lost control.

He is quite capable and is in control. He just doesn't want to do it. To him listening to us is letting the inmates run the asylum. That will never change.

There are a number of issues here that just will never be dealt with. Perhaps he is right but I don't see that as a possibility. Then again, my view does not count either so don't get all upset about yours not counting either.

[shelbymann1970]

Someone asked why would someone relish in what they do to annoy others? Ever listen to Dennis Leary's A^^hole song? Why do people piss on toilet seats? Drive slow in the fast lane?

[crossboss]

Guys,
FWIW, in the last 10 topic threads, 7 of them were started by, and answered by our 'problem' member. Talk about a spammer troll...

[OldGuy]

I tried implementing the suggestion by S2MS in Post #68 for "ignoring" posts by individuals. I must have done something wrong as our man from Florida's posts keep appearing.

What did I do wrong?

Thanx

Frank

[HERTZ II]

I tried implementing the suggestion by S2MS in Post #68 for "ignoring" posts by individuals. I must have done something wrong as our man from Florida's posts keep appearing.

What did I do wrong?

Thanx

Frank

........from another graybeard.......I also followed the directions and nothing has changed. 

[shelbydoug]

I am wondering if you need to do a restart?

[HERTZ II]

I am wondering if you need to do a restart?

If by "restart", you mean log off the forum then sign in.....yes, did that several times. Even looked back to see if the  name was still on the ignor list...it is. 

[shelbydoug]

Something needs a reboot.