Posted by SLS on March 15, 2014, at 23:04:08
In reply to Internet 'Experts' and Decreasing Babble Activity, posted by Ronnjee on March 15, 2014, at 21:17:47
What shall we do about this?
- Scott> In my most recent experiences here, I experimented with a different style, especially being less confrontational and sarcastic. During this time, I carefully observed many responses to my posts as well as others. In many cases, I've seen examples where specific members who have apparently deemed themselves experts, insistently argue with anything with which they disagree. Their arguments are well-worded, and eloquent, but that pales to their relentlessness. These "experts" don't win arguments or convince anyone; they simply wear the opposition down. Such internet experts are all over the place in forums on various subjects, so it's not just a Babble thing or a psych board thing. I posit that such activity is a possible cause of many people simply not wanting to post, lest they face the consequences.
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> In light of recent threads regarding trolls, it occurs to me that subtle, well-spoken trolls are still trolls, wolves in sheep's clothing.
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> I, for one, have been worn down, and have no wish to face the unflappable barrage of BS that occurs all too often here.
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> Bob, perhaps your civility guidelines need some improvement.
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Some see things as they are and ask why.
I dream of things that never were and ask why not.- George Bernard Shaw
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