We've got a major problem...

Guybrush · 08-17-2013, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

Yes, we have rules, including a rule against trolling, as you well know. Should people be allowed to break that rule as long as they praise you personally or do think it should be enforced?

I think his opinions are genuine opinions that he holds. I don't think his goal is to irritate. He just voices his opinions here like others do.

I think you call it trolling when it really isn't because defining it as trolling gives you more power over it.

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Originally Posted by Urban Hat€monger ?

So I'll ask the same question I asked in the other thread that nobody answered.
Do I get rid of the bunch of members that are contributing who are getting fed up of having all their efforts dismissed?
Or do I get rid of the person that's dismissing all those efforts and has openly said that they have no intention of doing anything positive?

That's how things are right now.

Moderate when the rules are being broken. Ask people to calm down when tempers get high. Perhaps you can mention that there is always the option of placing someone on the ignore list. Try not to get involved in the drama and don't resort to name-calling like openly calling a member a troll. You're only making yourself an active participant in the troubles you should prevent.

By not simply enforcing the rules, you are moderating from the point of view of your personal interests rather than the set of rules and guidelines that we're all meant to follow - and which you are meant to enforce.