"(Though Ana was still "blaming me" for trying to address spammers, thinking this would make it worse.)"
Spammers and trolls feed on attention.
by Turncoat"(Though Ana was still "blaming me" for trying to address spammers, thinking this would make it worse.)"
Spammers and trolls feed on attention.
Notice the TWO different types of attention:
(A). When Hypercube really ASKED and LISTENED to Wilful, then he replied. When I told Dexter if "he was not a troll then he should stop posting like one." He actually posted out his words instead of those dots. Then he went away.
NOTICE THIS WAS POSITIVE, HYPERCUBE WAS TRYING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM
Heck, it was even possible to work out conflicts with Shark Bait since that was a Member of this forum, not some outside troller shopping for trouble. If we had PM we could resolve the issues with MEMBERS, perhaps in advance.
(B). When people start "triangulating" and projecting on others, then NO that is the WRONG kind of attention which the troller "wants to stir up." To distract everyone else from the other threads that are serious.
NOTICE THIS WAS NEGATIVE, PEOPLE WHO START COMPLAINING FEED THE TROLL INSTEAD OF CORRECTING
THAT'S WHY I TRY TO IDENTIFY IF IT IS A MEMBER WHO RESPONDS TO APPROACH (A), AND AVOID TYPE (B).
Again if we had PM we could settle this directly with the MEMBER instead of using public threads. But until we have PM, using this thread to hash out PERSONAL issues between ALL MEMBERS would keep it on ONE THREAD.
Are you OK with using this THREAD to
(1) resolve issues with Edvard and Spatial Mind ?
(2) resolve issues with me when I was using other temp accounts to work things out with Wilful and other temp accts.
(3) Wilful has two threads for trying to work things out with him. he is still posting the conflicts but not the solutions. so he is still thriving if we fall for response (2) instead of IGNORING that and just FOCUS ON SOLUTIONS INSTEAD
Turncoat there is some chaos that is natural but there is some that is better off resolved.
A natural wildfire helps to kill off the dead wood so new trees can replenish the forest. But a wildfire out of control destroys everything in its path and has to be contained.
I think we can enjoy more of the natural chaos and attract more interest and diversity by resolving the root issues between members that don't serve any good purpose. Can we use this thread for that?
(C) the ultimate goal is when we aren't affected at all, when we have no conflicts between us (where ANYTHING can push our buttons or stir up reactions) then this forum can become troll proof without any need for moderation.
Trolls will not come here if everyone agrees how to respond. Either work it out in PM using (A) or ignore to avoid (B).
by TARA(C) the ultimate goal is when we aren't affected at all, when we have no conflicts between us (where ANYTHING can push our buttons or stir up reactions) then this forum can become troll proof without any need for moderation.
Some of us like provoking conflict. Fighting online can be amusing and entertaining.
I personally intend to provoke more conflict on this forum.
Trolls will not come here if everyone agrees how to respond. Either work it out in PM using (A) or ignore to avoid (B).
We'll deal with trolls our own way. We don't need you telling us how to do things here.
Edvard stands for those who made attempts to intimidate and humiliate me. When bullies fail to get what they want from their targets, the face of their insecurities begins to surface, and they go into overdrive. If I were to run away damaged, they would laugh and rejoice at what they would claim as success, just like they have done to others before and after me. Their complaints about me revolve around the beds they've made, as though I'm giving them a time for no reason. Edvard in particular likes to run around fulling peoples heads with false ideas about me. Do a search on the name Tony, and 99% of what you'll find is Edvard saying nasty things about me to others. I know Edvard doesn't like the truth, but that doesn't prevent me from giving him a dose of it, even though he won't accept what I have to say. Instead he gets furious. Do I really think Edvard is petty, a tool and needs to man up and evolve ? Of course I do, I'm not exactly turning a blind eye to what Ed has managed to establish for himself with how he carries on. Emily, these things that happen between others, are things that must play out. We're here in this world for the sake of experience. Edvard is fortunate enough to be in my care, so he'll always be excused and forgiven for his shortcomings.