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Reply #30 - Mar 4^th, 2013 at 6:20am

Allow me to think aloud:

The problem is multiple threads by one or two posters, which decreases the signal to noise ratio.

The suggested solution is for mods to combine the threads.

That solution takes up quite a lot of time. It's quite fiddly to combine the threads, and it's time that I would rather spend doing something else. (speaking for myself) The onus is on the mods.

Another possibility is this: If you notice multiple threads on the same subject, report it. Mods may then (applying judgement) lock all but one thread and give the poster a warning that such behaviour will result in a suspension. If the behaviour continues, issue a suspension. That puts the onus on the offender.

Having said that, I'm not aware that there is currently anything in the current rules against multiple threads on the same subject and that would be difficult to regulate anyway.

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Reply #31 - Mar 4^th, 2013 at 8:36am

gizmo_2655 wrote on Mar 3^rd, 2013 at 12:06am:

Well then you'd have to talk about DRAH as well..he/she has 6 or 7 threads running on the NBN/FTTN on polsucks, most of which have 0 or 1 reply in each.

how about imcrook...almost always the same topic...to do with unions.. and how wonderful they are..I dont mind him I think its ok. it helps us to learn about something we maybe never think about..

and it beats....b eating up on others on here anyway...

if I dont like a TV program I hit the remote... it works... same with the threads... DONT LIKE!!!!!dont hit quote..or open..

its soooooooooo easy..

if you think they fill up the front page.. make a new thread of your own and they will soon be down the bottom..

ITS CALLED/... GETTING YOUR OWN BACK..

in other words.. find something really bad to whinge about..

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Reply #32 - Mar 4^th, 2013 at 8:39am

Sir Spot of Borg wrote on Mar 3^rd, 2013 at 5:20am:

Aussie wrote on Mar 2^nd, 2013 at 7:24pm:

freediver wrote on Mar 2^nd, 2013 at 7:12pm:

The sad thing is, I think he does that for free.

No way. 'He' is on the LNP pay-roll. Peta Credlin (or someone on her staff) probably........and doing a great job keeping the LNP agenda right up there all the time.

Gimme the buttons for 48 hours. I'll immediately ban Maqqa....and then.....wait to see what next pops up.

Now why would you ban maqqa when all he does is start multiple threads? He doesnt really abuse ppl and he has a right to his (weird) opinion. The real trolls abuse ppl and dont even bother referring to the topics and completely derail any threads they disagree with by personal abuse. They should be banned before the peaceful ppl who you can ignore if you dont like their threads. I dont open every maqqa thread but every single thread i go in there are 3 - or 4 trolls that follow me around with personal abuse and no discussion @ all and it halts anyone else from being able to have a discussion. Also its not just me - its anyone not to the right of hitler that cops these few trolls stalking them.

SOB

well said sob... at long last you are talking sense...macca doesnt abuse... well not often anyway.he does lose his temper though but not enough to ban for life..

btw you are not alone in being trolled...LOL... take it on the chin.. laugh at them... and just think like I do... I annoy them and thats GOOD...

they dont bother me as I FEEL SORRY FOR THEM

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Reply #33 - Mar 4^th, 2013 at 9:42am

You'd have to do something pretty horrendous to ever cop a life ban from me.

Definitely a last resort.

I've seen some forums lose many valued posters for good over time because of
ONE frack-up, or ONE over-strict/zealous mod.

It's not a good look for the forums involved, and does discourage new members.

Warnings and graduated bans are far more effective, and you don't lose good
members for minor 'offenses'.

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Reply #34 - Mar 4^th, 2013 at 9:50am

Kat wrote on Mar 4^th, 2013 at 9:42am:

You'd have to do something pretty horrendous to ever cop a life ban from me.

Definitely a last resort.

I've seen some forums lose many valued posters for good over time because of
ONE frack-up, or ONE over-strict/zealous mod.

It's not a good look for the forums involved, and does discourage new members.

Warnings and graduated bans are far more effective, and you don't lose good
members for minor 'offenses'.

you for one get very upset though kat... you have said some quite pointed things on here of late about other posters... even myself you went berserk at.....claiming you were leaving because you were sick of certain people..

I mean thats a statement for the mods to read... and make notes about..so I am now scratching my head..

I dont recall ever calling for a ban on anyone.. some checking on them yes...like a huge long post containing one line..or just pointless crapola.I dont think banning is the answer but there should be some control over people who deliberately spoil the threads with crap.. thats all..

constant personal attacks.. too need a good looking at...the odd one or two one expects,.. but ad nauseum.. doesnt do it for me.

multiple threads on one subject... who cares?

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Doctor Jolly Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 3808	Re: Petition to get some action. Reply #35 - Mar 4^th, 2013 at 9:53am Mods need to make an example of maqqa so that that forum doesnt get overrun with party-paid content. Warn him that he is allowed to start 1 thread per day, and if he creates more then merge them into a "Maqqa rant" thread. They all end up the same anyway.
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Reply #36 - Mar 4^th, 2013 at 10:11am

Sir Spot of Borg wrote on Mar 1^st, 2013 at 6:12am:

It isnt going to happen aussie. FD wont ban olde sault or maqqa so it just wont happen. He doesnt even suspend trolls because a) its his sock or b) he likes trolls or c) they follow his politics? I dunno but for whatever reason . . . . . nothing will happen

the thing is that if anything *did* happen it would be the poster that doesnt agree with his politics that gets dealt with even if they were the first to post the topic.

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That's ridiculous. I can't think of much that FD and I agree on, but those accusations are baseless. For some reason, I don't think he's one of those desperate no-lifes that insist on making up multiple accounts. As to your second point, does anyone really like trolls? And your third is perhaps the most stupid of all - from what I've seen, he calls them out on their stupidity just as much as he does with anyone else. Perhaps he just respects their freedom of speech. Nobody is forcing you or Aussie or anyone else to click on threads started by members who annoy you.

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Reply #37 - Mar 4^th, 2013 at 11:29am

Annie Anthrax wrote on Mar 4^th, 2013 at 10:11am:

Sir Spot of Borg wrote on Mar 1^st, 2013 at 6:12am:

It isnt going to happen aussie. FD wont ban olde sault or maqqa so it just wont happen. He doesnt even suspend trolls because a) its his sock or b) he likes trolls or c) they follow his politics? I dunno but for whatever reason . . . . . nothing will happen

the thing is that if anything *did* happen it would be the poster that doesnt agree with his politics that gets dealt with even if they were the first to post the topic.

SOB

That's ridiculous. I can't think of much that FD and I agree on, but those accusations are baseless. For some reason, I don't think he's one of those desperate no-lifes that insist on making up multiple accounts. As to your second point, does anyone really like trolls? And your third is perhaps the most stupid of all - from what I've seen, he calls them out on their stupidity just as much as he does with anyone else. Perhaps he just respects their freedom of speech. Nobody is forcing you or Aussie or anyone else to click on threads started by members who annoy you.

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Andrei.Hicks Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 23818 Carlsbad, CA Gender:	Re: Petition to get some action. Reply #38 - Mar 4^th, 2013 at 4:28pm Doctor Jolly wrote on Mar 4^th, 2013 at 9:53am: Mods need to make an example of maqqa so that that forum doesnt get overrun with party-paid content. Warn him that he is allowed to start 1 thread per day, and if he creates more then merge them into a "Maqqa rant" thread. They all end up the same anyway.
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Reply #40 - Mar 4^th, 2013 at 7:24pm

Anthranx.....nice (deliberate) missing of the point.

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That's ridiculous. I can't think of much that FD and I agree on, but those accusations are baseless. For some reason, I don't think he's one of those desperate no-lifes that insist on making up multiple accounts.

This Petition has nothing to do with 'multiple accounts.' It is about multiple Threads commenced (by anyone) on the same Topic.

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As to your second point, does anyone really like trolls? And your third is perhaps the most stupid of all - from what I've seen, he calls them out on their stupidity just as much as he does with anyone else. Perhaps he just respects their freedom of speech. Nobody is forcing you or Aussie or anyone else to click on threads started by members who annoy you.

Proving that you missed the point. Go ^^^^^^^^^^^^read.

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Annie Anthrax Gold Member Offline Take the plan, spin it sideways Posts: 7057 Gender:	Re: Petition to get some action. Reply #42 - Mar 4^th, 2013 at 8:38pm Aussie, I quoted Spot. My reply was directed at Spot. I mentioned you in relation to his third 'point' because it was relevant. Don't read multiple threads on the same topic if they annoy you - stick to one.
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Reply #43 - Mar 4^th, 2013 at 8:54pm

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Don't read multiple threads on the same topic if they annoy you - stick to one.

So....the reader has the onus? You miss the point again. This Petition is about getting the Mods to act to prevent multiple Threads on the same topic, so that we punters need not have to bother wasting our time. Surely, that is the Mod's job? If not...what are they here for?

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Annie Anthrax Gold Member Offline Take the plan, spin it sideways Posts: 7057 Gender:	Re: Petition to get some action. Reply #44 - Mar 4^th, 2013 at 9:10pm Not much, obviously, but that's been apparent for some time. I can't see it changing any time soon.
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Question: Should the Mods act on Threads on the same issue?
Yes 10 (58.8%) No 7 (41.2%) Total votes: 17 « Created by: Aussie on: Feb 28^th, 2013 at 5:38pm »