"Community discussion guidelines" (February 18, 2014)
"About Us: NewsWorks seeks to be an oasis for lively, smart, civil discussion of issues and events. That's why we've set these guidelines for the NewsWorks online community. In the end, a community works only to the degree that its members put in the effort to make it work. No high-traffic, public website can absolutely prevent trolls and flamers from doing what they do. We can't absolutely guarantee that an unseemly digital fight will never break out. We can only do so much to keep the peace. With the help of the bulk of readers who want the NewsWorks community to become that oasis, we can build something valuable.
Now, for the guidelines: If you can't be polite, don't say it
WHYY in no way wishes to stifle discussion of controversial issues and does not expect all users to agree with one another or with WHYY/NewsWorks staff. Debate is fine; it is expected. But let us all try to disagree without being disagreeable. That way, even in argument, we can learn from one another. Remarks should be focused on positions, not personalities — no personal attacks, name calling, libel, defamation, hate speech, etc. If you disagree with someone, it is so much more powerful to explain why you do, based on your values and experiences, than to simply sling insults. And under no circumstances should anything be posted that could be construed by reasonable people as threatening, harassing, bullying, obscene, pornographic, sexist or racist. You may not be able to persuade other readers that you are right and they are wrong. That's OK. Nice try, anyway. It you reach an impasse, don't worry. You can move on, your opponent can move on, and life for the rest of us can move on as well.
Don't use obscenities
Even if a particular word is often used in conversation, these are public forums and we want everyone to feel comfortable participating.
Please stay on topic, be clear and concise
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So, don't feed the trolls
We encourage users to report abuse by trolls, the people who seek only to foment and insult. But we ask that you not engage with trolls in the comment threads. Acknowledging them only encourages them." http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/about-us/65016-discussion-rules
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyI haven't thumbed anything up or down, Grampy Bobby. You're just making stuff up.
"Thumbs Up: 16,314οThumbs Down: 3,452"
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=troll
The comment you were (purportedly) replying to was about how you personally brandish the word "troll".
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyWho out of this community deserves "a Maximum Ban" in your opinion?
About @Frank-Burns "Last moved 625 days 16 hours and 53 minutes ago."
This is what your Red Hot Pawn Profile will have for header information if you're ever given a Maximum Ban. So think twice before you click [Post].
Originally posted by FMFNeither your "opinion" nor mine matters. Presuming to offer one is tantamount to personal attack and fixation on personalities rather than this or any thread's topic. Russ as the Sole Proprietor of Red Hot Pawn [not its members] decides whose egregious violations call for and justify the severity of a "Maximum Ban..
Who out of this community deserves "a Maximum Ban" in your opinion?
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyDo you believe the people whose personalities you are fixated on here day after day ~ those you start threads about; those you offer spam and copy pastes instead of discussing things etc. ~ have committed "egregious violations"?
Neither your "opinion" nor mine matters. Presuming to offer one is tantamount to personal attack and fixation on personalities rather than this or any thread's topic. Russ as the Sole Proprietor of Red Hot Pawn [not its members] decides whose egregious violations call for and justify the severity of a "Maximum Ban..
Originally posted by moonbusIt's encouraging to see another responsible person driving his own bus in the direction of an online community where acceptance of authority and civility matter. I appreciate your disregard of the vocal majority and presence of seemingly incorrigible "Internet Trolls" on this forum. Thanks for being here. .
For those who feel the need:
http://arstechnica.com/business/2015/12/chubb-offers-uks-first-troll-insurance-policy/
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"Internet trolls really are miserable people" (March 1, 2014 redd-mbeauchamp)
"If you’ve read the comments on this blog or on Redding.com, you’ve met them. Now new research confirms that they can be Narcissistic, Machiavellian, psychopathic, and sadistic personality types. (And I’d add cowards to that sad list.) Excerpt from an article at Slate.com: “In the past few years, the science of Internet trollology has made some strides. Last year, for instance, we learned that by hurling insults and inciting discord in online comment sections, so-called Internet trolls (who are frequently anonymous) have a polarizing effect on audiences, leading to politicization, rather than deeper understanding of scientific topics.
“That’s bad, but it’s nothing compared with what a new psychology paper has to say about the personalities of trolls themselves. The research, conducted by Erin Buckels of the University of Manitoba and two colleagues, sought to directly investigate whether people who engage in trolling are characterized by personality traits that fall in the so-called Dark Tetrad: Machiavellianism (willingness to manipulate and deceive others), narcissism (egotism and self-obsession), psychopathy (the lack of remorse and empathy), and sadism (pleasure in the suffering of others).
“It is hard to overplay the results: The study found correlations, sometimes quite significant, between these traits and trolling behavior. What’s more, it also found a relationship between all Dark Tetrad traits (except for narcissism) and the overall time that an individual spent, per day, commenting on the Internet."
http://mbeauchamp.blogs.redding.com/2014/03/internet_trolls/
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyIf you are not willing to say who you think deserves "a Maximum Ban", despite having brought the notion up and brandished it, are you willing to say who in this community ~ in your estimation ~ has been the victim of "egregious violations"?
Neither your "opinion" nor mine matters. Presuming to offer one is tantamount to personal attack and fixation on personalities rather than this or any thread's topic. Russ as the Sole Proprietor of Red Hot Pawn [not its members] decides whose egregious violations call for and justify the severity of a "Maximum Ban..
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyWhat is your fixation with trolls all about?
Neither your "opinion" nor mine matters. Presuming to offer one is tantamount to personal attack and fixation on personalities rather than this or any thread's topic. Russ as the Sole Proprietor of Red Hot Pawn [not its members] decides whose egregious violations call for and justify the severity of a "Maximum Ban..
The endless pasting of lists of troll type behaviour (or any other type of list) - you realise that very behaviour could easily be described as trolling?
Originally posted by orangutan"10 Ways to Destroy An Online Commenting Troll"
What is your fixation with trolls all about?
The endless pasting of lists of troll type behaviour (or any other type of list) - you realise that very behaviour could easily be described as trolling?
"Trolls aren’t exactly a new phenomenon on the internet – they’ve been lingering around trying to cause trouble for years. If that’s the case, then why have trolls become such a hot-topic lately? It’s pretty simple – with more people using the internet, there’s a higher percentage of people who having better to do than harass people and disrupt forums and blogs. Some people think trolls aren’t a big deal and that people are being too sensitive, but the truth is trolls are at best a pesky nuisance, and at worst very nasty and border on what could be considered assault. Particularly for brands, trolls need to be dealt with swiftly. A troll’s comments can give you a bad reputation and deter visitors from your social media pages or blogs. But, how do you defeat those pesky trolls? Follow our 10 ways to successfully destroy a troll!
10. DON’T SINK TO THEIR LEVEL
What’s the main purpose of a troll? It’s to make people angry or to disrupt the conversation just for kicks. They want your attention. They want to start an argument. Don’t give it to them. Arguing with a troll is like yelling at a wall. It will get you no where. It’s pointless getting angry because some kid or anti-social person said something mean on the internet. Sinking to their level is just feeding the troll. Take a deep breath, walk away, and don’t waste your time getting into an online fight." (to be continued)
http://www.searchenginejournal.com/10-ways-destroy-online-commenting-troll/84427/