Now then, let's get one thing established. There are two types of trolls. The "Spam 20000 topics about a stupid meme" kind of troll and the "Make up ridiculous Minecraft stories" kind of troll. I've noticed mods seem to leap at the first kind like a predator hiding in wait, but the second kind amazingly does not get in much trouble. If you want to know what I mean by the second kind, this is what I mean. And that's not the only one either. There's Herobrine, that "invisible" fiasco a while back, and many many more.
Mods seem to carry anti-Herobrine rifles with them at all times, as every topic I see so much as mentioning a guy with white eyes griefing in their world is locked so fast that the topic is locked before it is even posted. But you guys fail to spot the kind of thing that really confuses and pisses off people. I'm talking about people who post ******** stories and make up photos, then have a 20 page discussion that hovers on the front page while everyone laughs maniacally at the stupidity of anyone who would think it's real.
Misinformation is real trolling. People who make **** up to confuse newbies and create flamewars are the real trolls. The trolls who spam 20000 topics about a stupid meme are quick and easy to correct without pissing anyone off, but the real trolls are the ones that manage to **** everyone off and still get away with it. I believe any topic which presents a story that contradicts Notch's current statements and what is in the code should be automatically locked and the user given a warning for trolling. I'm talking about stuff like this:
"Well I was walking in my world and I saw a GIANT GREEN SLIME THAT WAS LIKE 200x200 SWIMMING IN THE WATER TOWARDS MY BASE!"
"I was in my base earlier today and the scariest thing happened. I opened my chest and it was full of diamonds! I had no diamonds in the chest before and it was in SSP, so I have no idea how they got there!"
"I killed a creeper today and it dropped 20 gunpowder! Must be really rare!"
All of these above notes mislead people. What do confused people often do? They argue and flame. Hence why these people who make these topics should be held accountable for trolling. I HATE it when there are troll topics that get up to about 10 - 20 pages before a mod FINALLY locks them. Lock on sight I say, it will do the community a big favour.
Why do people feel the need to post a whole new topic about something theres already 15 other topics for?
and for the record the made up stories and such is actually pretty entertaining, especially the ones who makes it blatantly obvious theyre fake...where herobrine stories makes me want to choke the next living thing I see.
Why do people feel the need to post a whole new topic about something theres already 15 other topics for?
and for the record the made up stories and such is actually pretty entertaining, especially the ones who makes it blatantly obvious theyre fake...where herobrine stories makes me want to choke the next living thing I see.
Entertaining, perhaps in some cases. Potential for discussion? Negative.
That my good sir is the point of a forum. It's not here for people to share their cool stories (bro), it's here for people to discuss the game. No discussion = no thread.
Hate to be picky but do you actually report the posts? It's probably taking a while between reporting the infracting thread and it getting locked because of the current lack of moderators, which will be sorted out soon methinks.
They are almost all reported, it just takes about a week for them to actually be locked. Needless to say, at least one moderator has seen them long before they are locked.
You are wrong, there is a third type of troll who actually realises how to manipulate people and gets them in a position where the troll can cause a great upheaval. These trolls plant themselves in a community and are long term.
There is also a fourth, who ironically shitpost and are generally quite funny.
You are wrong, there is a third type of troll who actually realises how to manipulate people and gets them in a position where the troll can cause a great upheaval. These trolls plant themselves in a community and are long term.
There is also a fourth, who ironically shitpost and are generally quite funny.
Those generally aren't the kind that **** people off though.
This is unacceptable. I could post 2 spam threads right now that confuse and **** off hundreds of people and STILL not be permanently banned?! These people have one purpose on the forums: To cause negative reactions in people. They are succeeding in this purpose and the moderation staff are letting them get away with it by only giving away simple warnings for all these things.
You people seem to be forgetting the fact that everyone likedifferentt things. Its not your place to intervene and say which topics should be locked or not, because simply put, no one gives a **** about your opinion. If you dont like those topics then dont post in them. They're not causing any harm.
Mods seem to carry anti-Herobrine rifles with them at all times, as every topic I see so much as mentioning a guy with white eyes griefing in their world is locked so fast that the topic is locked before it is even posted. But you guys fail to spot the kind of thing that really confuses and pisses off people. I'm talking about people who post ******** stories and make up photos, then have a 20 page discussion that hovers on the front page while everyone laughs maniacally at the stupidity of anyone who would think it's real.
Misinformation is real trolling. People who make **** up to confuse newbies and create flamewars are the real trolls. The trolls who spam 20000 topics about a stupid meme are quick and easy to correct without pissing anyone off, but the real trolls are the ones that manage to **** everyone off and still get away with it. I believe any topic which presents a story that contradicts Notch's current statements and what is in the code should be automatically locked and the user given a warning for trolling. I'm talking about stuff like this:
"Well I was walking in my world and I saw a GIANT GREEN SLIME THAT WAS LIKE 200x200 SWIMMING IN THE WATER TOWARDS MY BASE!"
"I was in my base earlier today and the scariest thing happened. I opened my chest and it was full of diamonds! I had no diamonds in the chest before and it was in SSP, so I have no idea how they got there!"
"I killed a creeper today and it dropped 20 gunpowder! Must be really rare!"
All of these above notes mislead people. What do confused people often do? They argue and flame. Hence why these people who make these topics should be held accountable for trolling. I HATE it when there are troll topics that get up to about 10 - 20 pages before a mod FINALLY locks them. Lock on sight I say, it will do the community a big favour.
and for the record the made up stories and such is actually pretty entertaining, especially the ones who makes it blatantly obvious theyre fake...where herobrine stories makes me want to choke the next living thing I see.
Entertaining, perhaps in some cases. Potential for discussion? Negative.
That my good sir is the point of a forum. It's not here for people to share their cool stories (bro), it's here for people to discuss the game. No discussion = no thread.
There is also a fourth, who ironically shitpost and are generally quite funny.
Those generally aren't the kind that **** people off though.
http://www.minecraftforum.net/viewtopic.php?f=1020&t=306062
Naturally generated spiderwebs, sure bro whatever you say.
http://www.minecraftforum.net/viewtopic.php?f=1020&t=304951
Dirt + Bone = Diamond? I don't think so... Despite this topic being locked, I have a feeling all the user got for creating a several page flamewar is a warning.
This is unacceptable. I could post 2 spam threads right now that confuse and **** off hundreds of people and STILL not be permanently banned?! These people have one purpose on the forums: To cause negative reactions in people. They are succeeding in this purpose and the moderation staff are letting them get away with it by only giving away simple warnings for all these things.
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