I’m always a bit sceptical about fellas who start posting the same day the become members..Originally Posted by TommyH123
I’m always a bit sceptical about fellas who start posting the same day the become members..
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Yeah, there are always tell tail signs, a deluge of posts on every thread is one, split personality/passive aggressive tendencies another, the clincher is in-depth knowledge of past events, that’s where they always slip up, all the returned trolls have grudges they can’t hide
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And a tendency to like Prosecco and the finest chocolates.
Last edited by bmw528; 26-12-23 at 20:21. Reason: Oh, and to spell everything arse ways.
Nononsense111 (26-12-23)
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An unhealthy obsession with bedroom furniture as wellAnd a tendency to like Prosecco and the finest chocolates.
bmw528 (26-12-23)
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edited Amor as to not post a wall. I believe context is still intact.
A few questions for the skeptics...
Are you leery of all posters who have caught a ban returning? Most? Are there a few victims of the ban hammer that you would actually like to see reemerge?
Obviously, there are actual "trolls" (but not actual trolls).
I've received my share of scrutiny and it is an expected part of the assimilation.
I have also seen mention of forum members, who are now held in high regard, being in their 2nd or 3rd iteration.
Surely if someone has grown or learnt from their past actions you wouldn't begrudge them the opportunity to once again contribute.
Personally I would rather see the same account reinstated rather than a new one made. One's past actions are their past, but it doesn't define their future. Having the account still tied to the past after a ban would give a fuller explanation of and context to the poster.
I do realize that sometimes people aren't so forgiving as to look beyond the past and sometimes an act is so egregious that a perma-ban is the correct course of action. Thus, making my preference a bit of fantasy. However, I do still choose to take most posts (even by newbies) at face value until proved otherwise. Maybe I'd just rather be played the fool once than to distrust and disparage an other before they have the chance to show themselves.
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No hold on a minute there, when I was a young lad, I worked in a wardrobe factory., No joking. I dont have fond memories of that place as i was bullied pretty badly to be honest.
Last edited by bmw528; 26-12-23 at 20:34. Reason: Poor Barney got locked into one at one time.
Nononsense111 (26-12-23)
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I do enjoy them all, even when I don't agree with the subject matter.Fair point. Now you mention it I can think of a few.
The fact that they are willing to share and discuss is more important than blanket agreement.
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bmw528 (26-12-23)
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I find it easier to take an instant dislike to new posters, it saves a hell of a lot of time, eventually the trolls reveal themselves, the wheat separates from the chaff and occasionally we’re left with solid postersedited Amor as to not post a wall. I believe context is still intact.
A few questions for the skeptics...
Are you leery of all posters who have caught a ban returning? Most? Are there a few victims of the ban hammer that you would actually like to see reemerge?
Obviously, there are actual "trolls" (but not actual trolls
I've received my share of scrutiny and it is an expected part of the assimilation.
I have also seen mention of forum members, who are now held in high regard, being in their 2nd or 3rd iteration.
Surely if someone has grown or learnt from their past actions you wouldn't begrudge them the opportunity to once again contribute.
Personally I would rather see the same account reinstated rather than a new one made. One's past actions are their past, but it doesn't define their future. Having the account still tied to the past after a ban would give a fuller explanation of and context to the poster.
I do realize that sometimes people aren't so forgiving as to look beyond the past and sometimes an act is so egregious that a perma-ban is the correct course of action. Thus, making my preference a bit of fantasy. However, I do still choose to take most posts (even by newbies) at face value until proved otherwise. Maybe I'd just rather be played the fool once than to distrust and disparage an other before they have the chance to show themselves.
IAmLIAm (26-12-23)
Reminds me of the cops years ago.. arrest first and ask questions later!! Seriously tho guys posting without reviews are a red flag for me.. especially when these fellas start sending PMs!!!
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I will absolutely agree with the sentiment about the guys that send PMs with no review or post history.
That does seem a different animal to me then the newbies popping on the forums with general questions or adding to the topics.
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