Ranger Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 I found this very interesting and thought it was worth a post. It also made me realize it is time to do something I have been thinking about......change my screen name. If I can figure out how http://members.aol.com/intwg/trolls.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDK Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 A fine and appropriate topic Larry. I thought at the time that I read it . . . (although not clearly - because I just returned from a late dinner/cocktails meeting ) . . . . dang, if anyone might be guilty of inciting riot etc, it might be me. Sorry and guilty as charged. Funny, that I noticed this site many months ago with a technical question and was fascinated by the eloquence of the responses (note the 3 and 4 syllable words). The idea of participating in a forum to raise heck with others is interesting and although not quite understandable - still believable. My wife was irritated by a Wal-mart customer, who asked for some obscure price check - only to walk away after holding up the line for 10-mintes of their invested time (same kinda thing)? Was there any particular post or trend that you have noticed that prompted you to let us know our "netiquette compass" may have been altered ? To a practical side {Bruce} a spell/grammar check is sorely needed (at least by me). I find that after I post, I need to edit a time or three to get it close. I have even copied to Word and then back (even if not apparent). All said, all that technology doesn’t help a sarcastic attitude anywhoo. Nuff said I hope? Add power to leave problems behind. Most braking is just - poor planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K2K Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 Shame me for thinking that perhaps Larry, Scotty and Marika had joined in some sort of super Cadillac-forum alliance and were now posting more than that capable of three regular human beings. Er.... yeah, someone needs to ban "trolls" right off the bat so those idiots don't get a chance to start doing some damage, however jovial it is intended to be. I don't understand why there would be someone getting kicks from pissing off people on a Cadillac car enthusiast's forum? Seems like they would be more attracted to something more computer oriented. Doesn't seem like there's much fuel for a large argument on this humble posting place. Post : "Anyone have suggestions as to where the most effective placement for my cold air intake would be?" Answer : "Haha! I, the infamous forum "troll" now questions both your manhood and capability of upgrading cars!" Err... yeah, I ask again, why car forums? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Nunnally Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 Cleaned up some troll posts, banned 2 accounts and forbade future accounts from that ip address. And now back to our regular programming. Bruce 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Follow me on: Twitter Instagram Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regis Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 Thanks for posting the link Larry. Interesting read and some good advice. -kg "Burns" rubber " I've never considered myself to be all that conservative, but it seems the more liberal some people get the more conservative I become. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regis Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 Cleaned up some troll posts, banned 2 accounts and forbade future accounts from that ip address. And now back to our regular programming. Yay! Let's hear it for "Bruce Almighty". "Burns" rubber " I've never considered myself to be all that conservative, but it seems the more liberal some people get the more conservative I become. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob D Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 Cleaned up some troll posts, banned 2 accounts and forbade future accounts from that ip address. And now back to our regular programming. Yay! Let's hear it for "Bruce Almighty". Good on ya, mate! '93 STS.. opened, dropped, wide...fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davedog Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 yes - no more caddyinfo drama PLEASE Crystal Red Tintcoat Exterior | Shale/Brownstone Interior | 32k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFBonnett Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 To a practical side {Bruce} a spell/grammar check is sorely needed (at least by me). I find that after I post, I need to edit a time or three to get it close. I have even copied to Word and then back (even if not apparent). If you are using Internet Explorer, there is an excellent program that will install itself on the toolbar. Do a search for "ieSpell". It works very well for me. FWIW YMMV DFB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry94 Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 If you are using Internet Explorer, there is an excellent program that will install itself on the toolbar. Do a search for "ieSpell". It works very well for me. FWIW YMMV DFB I just replied to this, however it didn't seem to go. So again, thanks for the tip. I just installed "ieSpell" and it is excellent, as you stated. Barry 2008 STS V82016 Colorado Z711970 Corvette LT-1 Coupe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 Good Article, Larry, based on that article I learned that I was guilty of becoming offended and responding at all. I tend to be protective however and he was ragging on Logan. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted September 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 No TDK, that was not intended for you. It got a little lively here last night. Troll attack. So I got curious and that was what I found. I think we have all "insited a riot" at one time or another, though probably not intentionally. No apology neccessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 Shame me for thinking that perhaps Larry, Scotty and Marika had joined in some sort of super Cadillac-forum alliance and were now posting more than that capable of three regular human beings. You found us out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marika Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Shame me for thinking that perhaps Larry, Scotty and Marika had joined in some sort of super Cadillac-forum alliance and were now posting more than that capable of three regular human beings. You found us out! LOL!! And what a team we would be!!! I've been on the internet for 21+ years. I can usually sniff out a troll pretty quickly, and they are usually kids. I've run IRC chat rooms where sometimes 200+ people gathered to chat up a storm, so that's where I got a lot of my experience and intuition about people. It's worked for me. It's sometimes hard to do, but ignoring a troll is the best method for dealing with them. If you really want to make people safe drivers again then simply remove all the safety features from cars. No more seat belts, ABS brakes, traction control, air bags or stability control. No more anything. You'll see how quickly people will slow down and once again learn to drive like "normal" humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K2K Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Group: CaddyInfo Contributor --->Posts: 999 Member: 21 Where: Northern New Jersey Joined: 19-January 04 Congrats on your next post, Marika. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marika Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Group: CaddyInfo Contributor --->Posts: 999 Member: 21 Where: Northern New Jersey Joined: 19-January 04 Congrats on your next post, Marika. Oh my goodness!! I never even realized! Thanks for the congrats. (Now that I look, I think Scotty is the next in line for the 1,000 mark award).... If you really want to make people safe drivers again then simply remove all the safety features from cars. No more seat belts, ABS brakes, traction control, air bags or stability control. No more anything. You'll see how quickly people will slow down and once again learn to drive like "normal" humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Marika, congratulations on 1,000! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marika Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Marika, congratulations on 1,000! Mike Thanks, Mike!! You're not far behind either!! If you really want to make people safe drivers again then simply remove all the safety features from cars. No more seat belts, ABS brakes, traction control, air bags or stability control. No more anything. You'll see how quickly people will slow down and once again learn to drive like "normal" humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Marika, congratulations on 1,000! Mike Thanks, Mike!! You're not far behind either!! I am breathing down your neck! I can't wait till I reach 1,000 and get the CaddyInfo performance raise in my next check, the holidays are coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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