Who else got an abusive e-mail from bookster? (Page 5/20)
Colin OCT 06, 09:59 AM
I just got a good deal on a new K&N air filter for my 4.5L

I now return you to "As the Fiero turns"


sorry. just trying to lighten it up in here,,,,Just rememberfolks,,this is the internet, and there will always be trolls, and if you feed them they come back, if you don't, they go away and look for atention elsewhere.

I still think your all (well 99.5% of you) are really great ppl and have a wealth of information to share with us newbies. I'm glad to be part of this site and really, the amount of flaming that goes on here is minimul given the # of useres.

Cheers, Colin

JeffsGT OCT 06, 11:28 AM
I still say KEN86GT and Colin have the right idea. Ignore the trolls. I mean literally shut them out. Don't respond to them. Don't debate with them. Don't even acknowledge their existance unless they make a valid contribution to the subject at hand. If you take away their power, which in this case is their ability to get you guys steamed, they WILL go away. I know it's hard for high profile guys like Archie to keep letting this garbage roll off their backs and there are times when specific accusations have to be addressed (i.e. business related) but for most of it we need to band together and treat them with the one thing they can't stand. Silence!

margaritaz OCT 06, 11:34 AM

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Originally posted by Vonov:

You know, Punisher is ALWAYS insinuating that someone is gay, or, as he puts it, ghey. Why is that important to him? Is he projecting his deepest desires? Hey, Pun, do you have something ya wanna tell us about? C'mon, you can tell us...after all, you're safe behind your keyboard...it's not like any of us can "out" you or anything...


it is 2 guys sharing the same username. maybe they share other things?

margaritaz OCT 06, 11:37 AM
i did laugh when i saw the picture. like punisher or not they're funny.

people complaining bout trolls are as much to blame. you keep egging them on and encouraging more. it's entertainment and they know they can get to you and get you mad. try using the back button instead of the reply button.

intlcutlass OCT 06, 11:38 AM

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Originally posted by JeffsGT:

I still say KEN86GT and Colin have the right idea. Ignore the trolls. I mean literally shut them out. Don't respond to them. Don't debate with them. Don't even acknowledge their existance unless they make a valid contribution to the subject at hand. If you take away their power, which in this case is their ability to get you guys steamed, they WILL go away. I know it's hard for high profile guys like Archie to keep letting this garbage roll off their backs and there are times when specific accusations have to be addressed (i.e. business related) but for most of it we need to band together and treat them with the one thing they can't stand. Silence!


I agree... save the debates for our politicians, and O/T threads... (j/k)

When we start fighting among ourselves, we weaking the very foundation and reason this forum is here..... Our love for a cool little car.

There will always be unhappy people, the key is not letting them effect you.

KillerX OCT 06, 12:10 PM

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Originally posted by Cliff Pennock:

It's like when an accident happens and none of the bystanders can be bothered to call 911, but everybody complains why it takes so long for the police and paramedics to get there.


LMAO ha ha thats a good example ha ha!!! anyhoo hey Cliff Is there a way to put a button on each thread that says "warn" or something of that nature? Iv seen it on alot of other forums and was asking so then when some of the members see it getting to outa hand they click it and it sends a PM directing to where the problem is...
just a suggestion
I almost think your like the "BIG BOSS" so thats why I kinda felt intimidated to email you with stuff like this cuz useally if ya have a problem at work...ya dont go to the CEO because your stapler doesnt work


Brad

Songman OCT 06, 12:15 PM
How about a way to ignore a user entirely? Sort of like the ratings button but if we hit this button we don't see anything from that user... That would be a good way to shut the trolls down.

And I'm sorry that all people can get from my posting his e-mail is that I was "complaining" or "egging him on". Honestly I thought it was funny that he thought sending out personal e-mail attacks would do him any good.. Read the first post. I asked for other people who were similarly attacked to share their attacks... The troublemakers turned this thread into something that it never should have been.. as they usually do.

Formula88 OCT 06, 12:26 PM
Good point, Cliff. I've thought abuot reporting posts in the past, or returning banned users, but I never did because I figured you'd already know about it or you probably get dozens of complaints about the same thread, etc. already.

I guess it's a case of everyone assuming everyone else will take care of it. Thank you for calling that to our attention.

Techbot OCT 06, 12:49 PM
I agree with Songmans original post here. I own a forum where we have constant trolls. When one gets banned they get abusive. Some to the point of making threats. It's perfectly reasonable for him to ask if anyone else has had this issue. One email to AOL about a user is one thing. MULTIPLE emails to AOL will get the job done and the user kicked from their service.

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FrugalFiero OCT 06, 01:56 PM
I generally ignore the "worthless" stuff. What I can't understand is some of the worst offenders of useless stuff are actually quite knowledgeable. As a person gets older (and supposedly wiser) they either figure out that tact goes a long way in life, or get stuck in a belligerent, argumentative rut. IMHO this forum is a good reflection of the way our society is today.

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