When is the trolling going to stop?

Discussion in 'The Water Cooler' started by Germ, Jul 21, 2014.

  1. Germ

    Germ Legendary Woodsman

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    Come on justin I know how smart you are, why does Bh.com let members troll threads and then ban the thread starter, All the mods here I know are good guys.
    This kind of bs should not happen here, it's what made archery talk into what it is today.

    Bh.com used to be above this bs, don't forget it's the members that made this place what it is today. It was a core group of members, a group of guys you are not going to find anywhere.

    If some one is trolling, like I just did, ban their ***. There is no place for it, anybody can be an a$$clown.
     
  2. gltomp

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    Dang... I hope I'm not a troller...
     
  3. Aaron

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    I've seen it too many times to the great guys that made this forum what it is... Some have been banned for ludicrous reasons...others just don't frequent anymore because of the BS. Call it a knee jerk... but off with their heads! (In a virtual internet way of course.)

    All forums are gonna have trolls...And as this sight grows it will keep getting worse... but don't take out the meaningful people because you "can".
     
  4. Fitz

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    FTR, nothing was knee jerk. Multiple warnings have always been issued.
     
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    I understand what you guys are saying. But why can't people ignore the "troll" and he will go away. When you feed the troll it gets stronger. Stooping to their level solves nothing.


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  6. Justin

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    I think you're being a bit dramatic here. Yes, SnS is a tool. We get it. However just because you're a longstanding member doesn't give you free reign to ignore rules and multiple warnings. Tony was repeatedly advised to ignore him yet he couldn't help the temptation to argue at every chance. So instead of ignoring the troll he got himself a 2 week ban. Now he's pretending to be some sort of martyr and crying foul like we are the ones who failed to stop him from behaving like a child.

    SnS got a month ban for his roll in this as well so let's not act like repercussions are one sided.

    If Tony wants to be petty and defriend us on Facebook so he can talk behind our backs I'm certainly not going to lose any sleep over it.


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  7. buttonbuckmaster

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    Agreed, but it seems at some point, the guy holding the matches and smelling of gasoline would get charged with arson....
     
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    Is it October 1st yet? :tu:

    Could I be a moderator for 24 hours? ;)
     
  9. ISiman/OH

    ISiman/OH Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I want 2010 back! The good old days.


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  10. BJE80

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    But what is BHC supposed to do? Ban all annoying members?

    We could handle this situation like men and inform the perpetrator to add some substance to his posts or get lost. Starting pissing matches and petty name calling is :dan:





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  11. ISiman/OH

    ISiman/OH Die Hard Bowhunter

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    My first year on this sight, and meeting all the dudes at the GTG's helped ten fold with my shooting.


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    I agree, I apologize for my actions, but I was just trying to make a point. Everyone have a great evening.
     
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    You can't win an argument with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience. Everyone has to learn to ignore them. Everyone here knows post count is meaningless so just ignore the trollers.
     
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    The "good ol days" are long gone the core group is broken and scattered with life and bans and such... It's nice to get on and touch base with everyone... but we all seen it coming we called it out in the beginning, growth was imminent. And now if you wanna be here you gotta deal with it.
     
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    What's going on here ?
     
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    Also, if you stop treating trolls like trolls they may stop acting like trolls.
     
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    There are really only a few with life bans. Most choose not to be here. That's their choice.

    Growth is inevitable. Why does it always have to be a bad thing? More people, more experiences, more knowledge. Yes, there are a few that will always push the limits or just start things because they enjoy the drama that will ensue. Ignore them and they will go away.

    I've actually reached out to the older members to get them posting them again, but to no avail. That's fine.

    I really think the forums are what you make of it. This was my logical step from HNI back in the day, and I still think there is a lot of value here many are too quick to write off.

    Have a great night everyone.

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    I like tony but it's not like he was completely innocent. Over a week ago mods warned me to lay off SnS and I am almost positive tony got the same warning. Not heading it was his choice.


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    The bans are what kill forums, you guys can delete any or all of a guys posts, bahls and attitudes are what make us men.
    If it hurts , don't read it, you howdy duty guys that post about your dad buying you new truck tires are not what makes these forums work.

    The twits posting here today couldn't carry the chitt paper for those that have been banned,
     
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    May I ask what trolling is? Im assuming its like pestering from what I gather?
     

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