jimjimbo Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I think that is the reason many sites have an "ignore" button. In case folks don't know, there is an "Ignore Preferences" setting in your Profile page you can set up to ignore whichever members you decide. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I think that is the reason many sites have an "ignore" button. In case folks don't know, there is an "Ignore Preferences" setting in your Profile page you can set up to ignore whichever members you decide. Which I'm guessing you don't use????? If so, you probably wouldn't be reading this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 The trolls are an important part of any forum... More prescription meds for the members; high blood pressure and more Prep-H also factored into that observation... I used to aggravate them in the years gone by (the old Forum BS, section, etc...). But DWI, Carl, Jim, et. al. are right, good and true. You can't win... But if carefully crafted with the intent to make a troll get stupid (for the amusement of all... LOL), then it is worth some satisfying, if not cathartic..., humor!! Later!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I think that is the reason many sites have an "ignore" button. In case folks don't know, there is an "Ignore Preferences" setting in your Profile page you can set up to ignore whichever members you decide. Which I'm guessing you don't use????? If so, you probably wouldn't be reading this. I am now...but Carl, you're special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I made the cut! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) WOW, look who's back! How do, Marshall? Edited January 26, 2016 by USNRET 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I made the cut! Don't push your luck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) Here is a link to the article from Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/your-online-secrets/201409/internet-trolls-are-narcissists-psychopaths-and-sadists I wonder if WVU is aware of any authoritative articles or books on the subject. There is a marked difference between a troll and someone who expresses a different view. BUT, from the few articles I have read, the way you agravate them the most is to ignore them, act as though you don't see their posts. I think that is the reason many sites have an "ignore" button. I am not aware of researched books or articles on those subjects. I'm sure they are out there, it's just not my area of expertise. In general I work with adolescents and their families in therapy. I am well versed on the "classics." Depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, those sort of things. I know narcissism in the clinical sense but modern culture has corrupted the classic meanings and has imposed its own definition. I'm not real on-board with on-line trolls being "sadistic." Sadistic is when boys break the legs of animals because it's funny and they don't know it's wrong, or they know it's wrong and do it anyway. I can't tell you how many times I have gone into a home with an out-of-control adolescent to have the parent tell me the problem was bi-polar and they knew that because they looked it up on the internet, so I don't know what I'm talking about when I tell them it's a lack of effective parenting. There is a whole world of professional knowledge beyond the "internet" knowledge. For the record dwilawyer, you would make a good therapist. You have good common sense, you seem pretty grounded to me, and you are analytical in your approach to problem solving. All I have from my psychology training is a few terms you may not know in the clinical sense, but what counseling really boils down to, is professional common sense. I agree with all the common sense suggestions I've seen. If you come across a topic you don't like, don't read it, and certainly you don't have to comment on it. Just move on to something you do like. There's no need to "call someone out," call them names or argue with them. Simply "don't feed the trolls." Edited January 26, 2016 by wvu80 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT FAN Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 "Ignore preferences", that is a feature I should look into. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Naseum Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) Sadist! Sadist! Sadist! At the risk of using an obscure reference, the thread reminds me of the Salem Witch Trials. Everyone is entitled to objections and dislikes and preferences with lots of indignation. Me too. My indignation is the worship of porn here. It is said the Internet was built on the back of the porn industry. I'm sure that has some truth in it. Monitors frequently express concerns that "this is a corporate web site" and I do wonder at times how all the mostly juvenile, but plentiful, porn references are taken? And I'm not even a prude! As to controversy or porn, I'll take the former any day. Although, I understand that the majority supports the latter. You can't please everyone. Don't feed the porn hounds! Edited January 26, 2016 by jo56steph74 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Where is porn on this forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max2 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Where is porn on this forum? Woof ! Woof ! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Where is porn on this forum? don't worry, this is just another pathetic tactic to draw in and argue more with the Troll 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Where is porn on this forum?don't worry, this is just another pathetic tactic to draw in and argue more with Mark Deneen. There, fixed it for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Dang James! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted January 26, 2016 Moderators Share Posted January 26, 2016 The trolls are an important part of any forum... More prescription meds for the members; high blood pressure and more Prep-H also factored into that observation... I used to aggravate them in the years gone by (the old Forum BS, section, etc...). But DWI, Carl, Jim, et. al. are right, good and true. You can't win... But if carefully crafted with the intent to make a troll get stupid (for the amusement of all... LOL), then it is worth some satisfying, if not cathartic..., humor!! Later!! Always great to see your posts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 P.S. The wife says thanx for the heads up on her Khorns, she still remembers you. You two are welcome. I remember when OPUS texted me to alert me to the ones I picked up. This is a great forum to be a part of. What makes it great - the members....most of them anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) Every thing has to eat... Some things eat too much and are full of... Edited January 26, 2016 by jweber 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 I agree with all the common sense suggestions I've seen. If you come across a topic you don't like, don't read it, and certainly you don't have to comment on it. Just move on to something you do like. There's no need to "call someone out," call them names or argue with them. Simply "don't feed the trolls." That would be ideal, but several times it is a topic of interest and people do want to be a part of a logical discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Holy Moses... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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