Posted by SLS on June 15, 2009, at 14:54:54
In reply to Re: Rules - Why or Why Not?, posted by fayeroe on June 15, 2009, at 12:43:19
> > Pat, these people are usually transients.
> A transient is something who is just passing through, is that correct?
How would adm apply the "rules" to themThey wouldn't stay around for more than a few posts before being blocked under the current system. That's pretty transient, yes.
>..they might not stay around very long.
I don't think that this type of gamble protects well enough.
> I believe they are sometimes called trolls. How do I know that sociopaths exist? I never met one, I don't think. I can't be sure, though. I have met trolls, however. They are all over the unmoderated Web boards and Usenet.
> I did NOT ask you if there were sociopaths here?
In your previous post, contained the following exchange:
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> > I think that having posting rules would help keep the community safe from people whose prime ambition it is to inflict hurt upon others.
> >
> >
> > - Scott
> >
> > An intriguing statement, Scott.
> >
> > Do we have many ? Or just a few?
> > I'm curious how you determined that their sole ambition is to hurt others?
"How I determined that the sole of ambition of some people is to hurt others is to know that, at the very least, sociopaths exist. There are also many other non-sociopaths whom are similarly dedicated. I hope that helps amplify my choice in making that statement. It helps answer your three questions. Remember, we are not looking at the community as it is now. We are talking about all of cyberspace with access to the World Wide Web who can register here and have their sadistic fun.
> Do not put words in my mouth.
I hope you can see that this was not my intention.
> There will always be trolls. I know about trolls.Yes.
What do propose Dr. Bob do about them, if anything?
- Scott
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