Trolls kill forums

[Stevo 666]

Your first paragraph is basically just describing Stevo when he goes on about Brexit!

Oi, I am here you know

You could easily that the main problem with the Brexit thread in BR was that there was a group of posters who were convinced that they knew better about Brexit and didn't like people posting views and facts that didn't line up with what they thought.

Not that I'm trying to lure you into an argument or anything 😈

 

[Stevo 666]

Agree with all of that (though I still like my image of some professor in his office thinking up the maddest things that intelligent people would feel they had to engage with). As I say, I did enjoy manc33, as it wasn't toxic, unlike the CC resident.

I can see why Manc33 could be infuriating pr some but he didn't deserve the ban stick and he did stimulate some interesting and fun debate on BR back in the day.

For me trolling is more about people chucking insults, snidey comments or smartarse quips without trying to contribute to (or start) a debate. There were a couple like that on BR and if they come on here they'll just go on ignore as they're a waste of oxygen.

 

[midlandsgrimpeur]

I can see why Manc33 could be infuriating pr some but he didn't deserve the ban stick and he did stimulate some interesting and fun debate on BR back in the day.

For me trolling is more about people chucking insults, snidey comments or smartarse quips without trying to contribute to (or start) a debate. There were a couple like that on BR and if they come on here they'll just go on ignore as they're a waste of oxygen.

I would tend to agree with this, there is a distinction. I think a troll doesn't actually believe much of what they post, they just do so to provoke a reaction for kicks. Your average conspiracy theorist/loon believes in what they are posting and thinks that everyone else is the fool that needs to be educated.

 

[briantrumpet]

Oi, I am here you know

You could easily that the main problem with the Brexit thread in BR was that there was a group of posters who were convinced that they knew better about Brexit and didn't like people posting views and facts that didn't line up with what they thought.

Not that I'm trying to lure you into an argument or anything 😈

But how do we know it's you, without your signature avatar? Could be an imposter who's mimicking your Brexit POV...

 

[Stevo 666]

But how do we know it's you, without your signature avatar? Could be an imposter who's mimicking your Brexit POV...

I don't know what you're on about Brian

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

I presume everyone is aware that "this person" is watching this thread?

they did post once - but we knew it anyway

Personally I don;t have them on ignore because I like to know what the "other people" are "thinking"
and at least they are not the sort of person who just responds with swear words and threats - unlike some people on other forums

It was like when I was a teacher - sometime it was worth while letting the kids talk in lessons to find out what was going on in their minds
My form group was the bottom set and the Deputy Head used to ask me to keep an eye out and see if they were talking about xxxx

Always worth knowing what the idiots other people are thinking

 

[CXRAndy]

Personally I don;t have them on ignore because I like to know what the "other people" are "thinking"

Exactly. I don't put anyone on here on ignore. I would miss all the funny comments 👍

 

[monkers]

I presume everyone is aware that "this person" is watching this thread?

they did post once - but we knew it anyway

Personally I don;t have them on ignore because I like to know what the "other people" are "thinking"
and at least they are not the sort of person who just responds with swear words and threats - unlike some people on other forums

It was like when I was a teacher - sometime it was worth while letting the kids talk in lessons to find out what was going on in their minds
My form group was the bottom set and the Deputy Head used to ask me to keep an eye out and see if they were talking about xxxx

Always worth knowing what the idiots other people are thinking

Former teacher here too - I follow your argument, but as retired teacher I don't have the responsibility of 'every child matters' any more. For me it's a different ball game now. I don't treat children and middle-aged supposed adults in the same way.

 

[CXRAndy]

For me it's a different ball game now. I don't treat children and middle-aged supposed adults in the same way.

Poor children 😭😁

 

[matticus]

So please, Don't Feed The Troll. Not once.

Mr Trumpay;
I have noted that you do feed some Trolls. You are free to do so of course, but I thought I'd point it out, just in case you hadn't realised ...

Kind Regards,
M x

 

[CXRAndy]

Lefty cliques kill forums. If you all go patting yourselves on the back, you're agreeing with no one

Just look at Bike radar

 

[Stevo 666]

Lefty cliques kill forums. If you all go patting yourselves on the back, you're agreeing with no one

Just look at Bike radar

If you have a bit of spare time and fancy being amused (before they wipe the forum), have a look at this thread:
https://forum.bikeradar.com/discussion/13030866/join-the-labour-party-and-save-your-country

One of my better efforts, I'm quite proud of it

 

[matticus]

who the heck edits their posts 4 years after the event??

Join the Labour Party and save your country!
Stevo_666
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June 2015 edited October 2019

 

[Stevo 666]

who the heck edits their posts 4 years after the event??

Me, obviously 😊

Can't for life of me remember what I changed, probably had a bout of OCD or something. It was quite restrained then as it was a moderated forum in the earlier years.

 

[CXRAndy]

So much has changed in the 10 years 😧