Tired of trolls? Please use the following methods!

[brt3]

The trolls seem to be ruining quite a few threads here. For those who really appreciate this forum as a place to spread and share their knowledge and enthusiasm for the Z/28, I have the following suggestions.

I really like hanging out here, and my purpose in posting this is to make this a better place to hang out. Some people may enjoy the pissing matches, but IMHO this tends to ruin the quality of Camaro5:

1. Do NOT feed the trolls! If you ignore them and don't respond, they go away. If you take the bait, they thrive -- and ruin the thread they're crapping in.

2. Even better is the foolproof way to de-troll your Camaro5 experience. This is my favorite Troll-Be-Gone® method:
• Click on the troll's username, on the left of their post and above their avatar
• Select "View Public Profile" on the drop down menu
• On the profile page, there are two drop down arrows just under the username
• Select "User Lists"
• On the drop down select "Add to Ignore List"
• You will never see the troll's posts again, unless someone else quotes them in a reply.

[2cnd chance]

[Sven59]

Yes! Spirited debate is good. People have to realize this is a Camaro site. If you don't like Camaros you probably don't belong.

[DanSS24]

Bravo. I may not drive a Camaro...yet, but I always loved Chevy and Camaro in particular. And, I love this forum and the sister forum, Camaro6.

[Spoolin]

Is it against Forum rules to make a list of the trolls?
Don't know enough people on here yet to know which ones to avoid, most screen names are the same to me, until I can place a face to the name that is.

[brt3]

Originally Posted by Spoolin

Is it against Forum rules to make a list of the trolls?
Don't know enough people on here yet to know which ones to avoid, most screen names are the same to me, until I can place a face to the name that is.

I think if people ignore trolls -- and block the ones they find objectionable -- then the trolls wither and die. These folks feed off of making other people mad, and find other venues when they don't get a response. IMHO, of course.

I've been on great forums that were ruined by trolls, and I really don't want to see the same happen here. Oddly enough, I've heard that forum owners actually benefit from trolls, since that can drive up post counts/pageview and, therefore, their advertising revenue. Ironic given that this can also ruin and destroy a forum, if not kept in check...

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by Spoolin

Is it against Forum rules to make a list of the trolls?
Don't know enough people on here yet to know which ones to avoid, most screen names are the same to me, until I can place a face to the name that is.

Well it would be difficult to maintain. Lots of people have been called a troll that were not. I have been called one a few times by some newer members.... I usually say yeah I am a troll that has been here since 2007.
The true trolls usually get identified fairly quickly and earn a permanent ban.

[razorz28]

It really is annoying, there are a handful that are not trolls but are Camaro owners that have their nose out of joint and jealous they cannot afford one.

[DGthe3]

My recommendation, on top of what has already been said, is that you notify a moderator if there is someone you think is trolling. We can keep an eye out for them, issue infractions, and eventually boot them from the site if need be. And if you are reluctant to 'tattle' and would rather just block a troll, keep in mind that while it solves the problem for you, there are thousands of users plus countless guests on the site that won't be blocking that person. We can get rid of them for everyone.

Now, please bear in mind that when you PM us/report the post we might not take immediate action (aside from deleting the post). In the case of trolling, it can often take quite a while before we have 'enough' to get rid of them. On the other hand we might have known about them for some time and could simply be waiting for them to make just more mistake before we kick them off the site for good.

Originally Posted by Spoolin

Is it against Forum rules to make a list of the trolls?
Don't know enough people on here yet to know which ones to avoid, most screen names are the same to me, until I can place a face to the name that is.

There are no rules against that specifically, but I wouldn't recommend making a public thread for that. In fact, I would probably delete any such thread I saw.

Now, for your personal reference? Do what you have to do. Just keep in mind that if you are unfamiliar with the members, it could be very easy to label someone a troll when they aren't. It takes time and experience to know whats normal on the site, and how certain people present themselves.

[pickwithaustin]

Originally Posted by Spoolin

Is it against Forum rules to make a list of the trolls?
Don't know enough people on here yet to know which ones to avoid, most screen names are the same to me, until I can place a face to the name that is.

What seems "troll" to one person, may not be to another. Creating a "list" of names based on what, opinions? It is better for you to judge on your own and if someone's posts are irritating to you, then feel free to block them. I have had to block one individual on here who is not even a troll, but they took something I said once the wrong way and they started being a total ARSE to me. So be it, they don't exist to my eyes any more... heh. At any rate, judge for yourself whose posts may irritate you, but keep in mind that a "troll" and an "irritating person" are often two different things.

[el ess A]

While it's everyone's personal decision as to who they place on their ignore list, a public list of suspected trolls would be too subjective, disruptive, and of no real value. Some may see you as a troll if you simply disagree with their views. That list could be pages long for no good reason. This ain't "Angie's List".

Along DGthe3's lines, people present themselves differently in different situations. Someone disagreeing with you is not cause for "troll control" but if they start to resort to name calling and personal attacks, then by all means, report them. There's no room for that, ever.

And keep an eye out for smilies, and "j/k"s, and such, because there's always a truckload of sarcasm from all of the quick-witted and comical members. A lot of times, issues are created by something taken out of context.

[titanfan]

Originally Posted by pickwithaustin

What seems "troll" to one person, may not be to another. Creating a "list" of names based on what, opinions? It is better for you to judge on your own and if someone's posts are irritating to you, then feel free to block them. I have had to block one individual on there who is not even a troll, but they took something I said once the wrong way and they started being a total ARSE to me. So be it, they don't exist to my eyes any more... heh. At any rate, judge for yourself whose posts may irritate you, but keep in mind that a "troll" and an "irritating person" are often two different things.

Good points. Unfortunately, in my experience, a lot of people are unable to separate logic from emotion. Folks on this site run the gamut from those who think the Camaro is just a car like any other to those that are die-hard enthusiasts who live and breathe all things Camaro. To the latter, many of those who are in the first group or more in the middle say and do things that tend to irritate them and those individuals simply consider them as "trolls" when they are likely not.

As was suggested earlier, if a user gets on your personal nerves, just put them on your ignore list. Unless you are just one of those people that has to have the last word, put a person in their "place" or just can't handle an opinion different than your own, you'll be fine.

[Childs Play]

Pretty sure trolls are part of any forum. The best thing to do is ignore them. They aren't going away.

[pickwithaustin]

Sometimes they are entertaining. :P