Posted by Dr. Bob on February 17, 2004, at 13:12:05
In reply to Re: Inappropriate User Name » EmmyS, posted by Phil on February 15, 2004, at 20:03:20
> This guy has got to go!
>
> terrics> Out of all the words in this or other languages he could have posted under, look at what he chose.
> I find it despicable and sick.
>
> PhilBe aware that there may be posters (sometimes referred to online as "trolls") who try to start arguments and upset others. Of course, not everyone who starts an argument or upsets someone else *intends* to do so. What can be done about trolls? Especially in these situations, it may be best just not to respond. If you do, please be civil. If you want to encourage others not to respond, one civil way to do that is to post something like:
> Different points of view are fine, but sometimes discussions just lead to discord and it may be best just not to respond. One source of more information is: http://members.aol.com/intwg/trolls.htm.
If you have any questions about this or comments about posting policies in general, or are interested in alternative ways to express yourself, please see the FAQ:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
or post a follow-up here. Thanks,
Bob
poster:Dr. Bob
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