Is there any way to supervise newby posters?

MeekAndMild · November 23, 2002, 12:28 AM

Is there any way to supervise new posters, say for the first 10 posts or so? Or perhaps a way of stopping them from starting threads until they have posted ten or so times? Or maybe ban legal and political and general forums to newbies?

We seem to have a low grade infestation of eurotrash teen trolls posting a time or two then disappearing.

**tyme** · November 23, 2002, 01:37 AM

I think the second option is possible and reasonable, but I'm not sure whether it would do any good.

**Mike Irwin** · November 23, 2002, 03:50 AM

I'm not certain that I like that at all.

**Rich Lucibella** · November 23, 2002, 09:45 AM

I think not.
We can choose to mederate all posts but not selected ones, I believe.
Rich

**Mal H** · November 23, 2002, 10:20 AM

... besides, MeekAndMild, why do you make the assumption that they are disappearing on their own?

No4Mk1 · November 23, 2002, 10:26 AM

Just like any other low grade infestation, if you deprive it of sustenance it will eventually die on its own. Unfortunately, this troll infestation appears to be very well fed....

clem · November 23, 2002, 10:35 AM

Good idea. There are other talk groups where all new poster's post are screened. Then after a probation period, they are allowed to post with out screening.

What if we had some anti join just for the reason to cause some legal problem?

**tyme** · November 23, 2002, 01:19 PM

Then they could just as easily behave for their first x posts, then start causing legal problems.

**Mike Irwin** · November 23, 2002, 03:29 PM

"What if we had some anti join just for the reason to cause some legal problem?"

Uh........

Like what?

Using TFL to hold up a liquor store and then blaming Rich and the rest of the staff for enabling his felonious actions?

logical · November 23, 2002, 03:32 PM

I am flat out against it. There are rules here about what can and can't be posted and that's all thats needed.

I suppose we could make them wear orange vests or something for the first 10 posts.....I think I'd still have mine on.

Tamara · November 23, 2002, 04:50 PM

Call me kooky, but I'm a big fan of that whole "innocent until proven guilty" thing...

bastiat · November 23, 2002, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Call me kooky

Ok, you're kooky

Wouldn't work. As pointed out, just behave for the required number of posts, then start trolling. Same thing people do at DU.

Trolls usually stick to same behavior patterns. They're not that smart. If you see something developing, go to their profile and look at their posts. Email a mod if you're concerned. Better results, less restriction. Why punish 99 new, honest members just because there may be one new troll?

C.R.Sam · November 24, 2002, 12:17 AM

Seems to work ok as is.
They abide by the rules in place, they stay, they get out of hand, they go.
Meanwhile, an articulate anti gives us practice.

Sam

MeekAndMild · November 24, 2002, 12:46 AM

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Why punish 99 new, honest members just because there may be one new troll?

Makes sense. Thanks.

November 23, 2002, 12:28 AM	#1
MeekAndMild Senior Member Join Date: August 2, 2001 Posts: 4,988	Is there any way to supervise newby posters? Is there any way to supervise new posters, say for the first 10 posts or so? Or perhaps a way of stopping them from starting threads until they have posted ten or so times? Or maybe ban legal and political and general forums to newbies? We seem to have a low grade infestation of eurotrash teen trolls posting a time or two then disappearing. __________________ In a few years when the dust finally clears and people start counting their change there is a pretty good chance that President Obama may become known as The Great Absquatulator. You heard it first here on TFL.

November 23, 2002, 01:37 AM	#2
tyme Staff Join Date: October 13, 2001 Posts: 3,355	I think the second option is possible and reasonable, but I'm not sure whether it would do any good. __________________ “The egg hatched...” “...the egg hatched... and a hundred baby spiders came out...” (blade runner) “Who are you?” “A friend. I'm here to prevent you from making a mistake.” “You have no idea what I'm doing here, friend.” “In specific terms, no, but I swore an oath to protect the world...” (continuum) “It's a goal you won't understand until later. Your job is to make sure he doesn't achieve the goal.” (bsg)

November 23, 2002, 03:50 AM	#3
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	I'm not certain that I like that at all. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

November 23, 2002, 09:45 AM	#4
Rich Lucibella Staff Join Date: October 6, 1998 Location: South Florida Posts: 10,229	I think not. We can choose to mederate all posts but not selected ones, I believe. Rich __________________ S.W.A.T. Magazine Weapons, Training and Tactics for the Real World Join us at TFL or at AR15.com or on Facebook

November 23, 2002, 10:26 AM	#6
No4Mk1 Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 431	Just like any other low grade infestation, if you deprive it of sustenance it will eventually die on its own. Unfortunately, this troll infestation appears to be very well fed.... __________________ The beauty of Grace is that it makes life not fair.... http://www.guncollectorsforum.com

November 23, 2002, 10:20 AM	#5
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 16,955	... besides, MeekAndMild, why do you make the assumption that they are disappearing on their own?

November 23, 2002, 10:35 AM	#7
clem Junior member Join Date: April 17, 2001 Location: Arizona Territory Posts: 847	Good idea. There are other talk groups where all new poster's post are screened. Then after a probation period, they are allowed to post with out screening. What if we had some anti join just for the reason to cause some legal problem?

November 23, 2002, 01:19 PM	#8
tyme Staff Join Date: October 13, 2001 Posts: 3,355	Then they could just as easily behave for their first x posts, then start causing legal problems. __________________ “The egg hatched...” “...the egg hatched... and a hundred baby spiders came out...” (blade runner) “Who are you?” “A friend. I'm here to prevent you from making a mistake.” “You have no idea what I'm doing here, friend.” “In specific terms, no, but I swore an oath to protect the world...” (continuum) “It's a goal you won't understand until later. Your job is to make sure he doesn't achieve the goal.” (bsg)

November 23, 2002, 03:29 PM	#9
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	"What if we had some anti join just for the reason to cause some legal problem?" Uh........ Like what? Using TFL to hold up a liquor store and then blaming Rich and the rest of the staff for enabling his felonious actions? __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

November 23, 2002, 03:32 PM	#10
logical Member Join Date: November 18, 2002 Posts: 26	I am flat out against it. There are rules here about what can and can't be posted and that's all thats needed. I suppose we could make them wear orange vests or something for the first 10 posts.....I think I'd still have mine on.

November 23, 2002, 04:50 PM	#11
Tamara Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 11, 2000 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 16,002	Call me kooky, but I'm a big fan of that whole "innocent until proven guilty" thing... __________________ MOLON LABE! 2% Unobtainium, 98% Hypetanium. The Arms Room: An Online Museum.

November 24, 2002, 12:17 AM	#13
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	Seems to work ok as is. They abide by the rules in place, they stay, they get out of hand, they go. Meanwhile, an articulate anti gives us practice. Sam