Re: A suggestion for newsgroup conduct

Your suggestion is what most users have already done. Most newsgroups have
sicko's who use profanity, sexual innuendo and display perverse behavior,
just as the troll on this one does. The unfortunate part about the troll on
this newsgroup is that in addition to his aberrant behavior, he is
intentionally posting erroneous information with the purpose of damaging
reputable online vendors and providing false information to those seeking
assistance from knowledgeable users. If you want to join in on a troll free
forum devoted to inkjet and laser printing, I urge you to check out
www.nifty-stuff.com. It is moderated and the destructive behavior displayed
by the troll isn't allowed.
--
Ron

"Al Gore" <BigAl@xxxxxx,> wrote in message
news:1125344418.fbd8cc2620523e6e4af2b9a757fd95b0@xxxxxxxxxxx
> This newsgroup is just like every one I've ever frequented. There are
> a couple of regulars who are here only to flame by posting rude or
> profame messages and replies. You all know who they are. It is so
> easy to hide behind the anonimity of a computer terminal and behave
> badly.
>
> Then, there are several more who are just as bad because they are dumb
> enough to take the bait, resultin in a flame war that goes on forever.
> Unfortunately, those of us who read this group for information have to
> sift through tons of garbage messages in a thread to find the few with
> useful information. Thus, I have a suggestion that has proved viable
> for me in in the past:
>
> Use your kill filter! It's there for a reason. The first time you
> see a rude or profane post or, for that matter, any message that is
> obviously posted only for the purpose of causing grief ..... kill file
> the author. Don't wait to see a pattern of conduct .... do it the
> first time. It will really cut down on the flames because sooner or
> later the flamers will notice the deline in the number of replies to
> their posts and will figure out that hardly anyone but the other
> flamers are listening. You will be surprised how quickly it will
> clean up your usenet browser.
>
> It's sorta like sending all the flamers off in a corner by themselves
> so they can spend all their time jerking each other off .... while we
> don't even know they are there.
>
> Those of you who want to reply with a flame .... make my day!
>


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